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Motorola SB5101U SURFboard DOCSIS 2.0 Retail Cable Modem

BH #MOSB5101U • MFR #567005-005-00
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Motorola SB5101U SURFboard DOCSIS 2.0 Retail Cable Modem
Key Features
  • Up To 30Mbps Data Rate
  • 10 / 100 BaseT Ethernet
  • IPv6 Support
  • USB Interface
The Motorola SB5101U SURFboard DOCSIS 2.0 Retail Cable Modem is a powerful modem offering a high-speed data service up to 30 Mbps (upstream). Enjoy the Internet without restrictions and capitalize on the power of broadband for your benefit. A BCM 3349F-based product, it's convenient and easy to install and use. The slim enclosure saves space while also sporting a sleek look. Get hooked up with 10 / 100 BaseT Ethernet client connectivity, and enjoy IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) support. The modem features a USB port and ships with a USB cable.
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Motorola SB5101 Overview

The Motorola SB5101U SURFboard DOCSIS 2.0 Retail Cable Modem is a powerful modem offering a high-speed data service up to 30 Mbps (upstream). Enjoy the Internet without restrictions and capitalize on the power of broadband for your benefit. A BCM 3349F-based product, it's convenient and easy to install and use. The slim enclosure saves space while also sporting a sleek look. Get hooked up with 10 / 100 BaseT Ethernet client connectivity, and enjoy IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) support. The modem features a USB port and ships with a USB cable.

LED's located on the modem's front panel indicate status and make troubleshooting easier. There are a total of five multi-color LED's: Power, Receive, Send, Online and PC Activity. Also simplifying problem-solving is the intuitive, user-friendly Internet diagnostics page. If you're having an issue, don't sweat--just check out this helpful database and you'll be well on your way to the solution.

ROHS and CEC compliant, the SB5101U comes in 100% recyclable packing materials and features a smaller PWB for a minimized environmental impact.

High-speed data service up to 30 Mbps (upstream): Access preferred web sites quickly, easily download graphics, and experience real-time interactive computer gaming and expanded console gaming via broadband Internet access
DOCSIS / Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 technology offers up to 3x upstream capacity of DOCSIS / Euro-DOCSIS 1.0 / 1.1
BCM 3349F-based
Convenient and easy to install and use: Simply connect coaxial cable to modem via existing cable outlet, then connect modem to PC through Ethernet or USB. Should you require assistance, you can pick up the optional Installation Assistant program on CD-ROM (not included) to use as a guide
Slim enclosure saves space while also sporting a sleek look
Get hooked up with 10 / 100 BaseT Ethernet client connectivity
Supports up to 63 computers on a single Internet connection (requires additional networking hardware - not included)
Enjoy IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) support
Remote configuration and monitoring from headend using SNMP, TFTP
Always on and always connected, facilitating fast, easy high-speed Internet services for browsing, downloads, work, shopping, gaming and email communications
Features a USB port and ships with a USB cable, as well as an Ethernet cable
High reliability: Annual field failure rate of lower than 0.2%
LED's located on the modem's front panel indicate status and make troubleshooting easier. Total of five: Power, Receive, Send, Online and PC Activity
Intuitive, user-friendly Internet diagnostics page
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Unix platforms
ROHS and CEC compliant
Comes in 100% recyclable packing materials
Features a smaller PWB for a minimized environmental impact
Optional multi-language User Guide via World Wide Web, CD-ROM (not included)

Motorola SB5101 Specs

Interface
1x USB port
Cable: F-Connector, female
Ethernet
1x 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet port (LAN RJ-45)
Networking
L2VPN (Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks): DUT filtering
Protocols
TCP / IP
Data Rate
Downstream:

DOCSIS: 38 Mbps or less (max.)
Euro-DOCSIS: 51 Mbps or less (max.)

Upstream:

30 Mbps (max.)
Symbol Rate
Downstream:

DOCSIS: 64 QAM 5.057 Msym/s, 256 QAM 5.361 Msym/s
Euro-DOCSIS: 64 QAM 6.952 Msym/s, 256 QAM 6.952 Msym/s

Upstream: 160, 320, 640, 1280, 2560, 5120 ksym/s
Bandwidth
Downstream:

DOCSIS: 6.0 MHz
Euro-DOCSIS: 8.0 MHz

Upstream: 200, 400, 800 kHz; 1.6, 3.2, 6.4 MHz
Modulation
Downstream: 64 - 256 QAM
Upstream: 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 QAM or QPSK
LED Indicators
Power, Receive, Send, Online and PC Activity
Signal Level
Downstream: -15 - 15 dBmV
Upstream:

A-TDMA: +8 - +54 dBmV (32 QAM, 64 QAM), +8 - 55 dBmV (8 QAM, 16 QAM), +8 - +58 dBmV (QPSK)
S-CDMA: +8 - +53 dBmV (all modulations)
Input Impedance
75 ohms (nominal)
Output Impedance
75 ohms (nominal)
Frequency Range
DOCSIS: 5 - 42 MHz edge to edge
Euro-DOCSIS: 5 - 65 MHz edge to edge
Power
Input: N.A.: 105 - 125 VAC, 60 Hz; outside N.A.: 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 9.0 W (nominal)
Certifications
MEF 9: Metro Ethernet Forum certification 9 for Enterprise reliability per CableLabs testing
CW66 - DOCSIS 2.0 (interoperable with DOCSIS 1.0 and 1.1 standards)
ECW34 - EuroDOCSiS 2.0
System Requirements
PC: 90496, Pentium or later; Windows Vista, 2000, or XP; Linux with Ethernet connection
Older versions of Windows will work

Mac: Power PC or later; Mac OS 9 or higher; Ethernet connection

Unix: Ethernet connection
Environmental
RoHS, CeC, CMM, Energy Star, European CoC, H.R. 6 compliant
specifications
Operating temperature: 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C)
Storage temperature: -22 - 158° F (-30 - 70° C)
Operating humidity: 5.0 - 95% R.H. (non-condensing)
Operating altitude: -200 - 10,000' (61 - 3048 m) AMSL
Dimensions
6.2 x 2.3 x 6.0" (15.7 x 5.8 x 15.24 cm)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.8 x 6.9 x 2.8"

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