Cables and connections — General information ContentsGeneral cabling guidanceSystem overviewThe following example provides an overview of a typical system, including the available connections and the types of devices that can be connected to your network switch.Multiple switchesSystems with more than 8 devices will require more than one network switch. Network switches can be connected together (daisy-chained) for this purpose.Network cable connector typesIn Raymarine systems, Ethernet network cable connectors may be one of three different types — RayNet, RJ45, or RJ45 (SeaTalk HS).SeaTalk HSSeaTalk HS is a high speed Ethernet-based marine network which allows compatible equipment (such as devices with an RJ45, RayNet, or RJ45 SeaTalk HS connector) to communicate rapidly and share large amounts of data.Connections overviewThe RNS-8 network switch includes the following connections:Previous topic: MountingNext topic: Network connections