Cabletron Systems 3T02-04 Manuel D’Utilisation
Connecting the Token Ring Module to a Hub
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide
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Refer to the Hub manufacturer’s manual for specific cabling information
for connecting workstations to the Hub.
for connecting workstations to the Hub.
To connect the Token Ring module to a UTP Hub, attach one end of a
UTP cable to the Token Ring module’s RJ45 connector and connect the
other end with the appropriate connector to any port
UTP cable to the Token Ring module’s RJ45 connector and connect the
other end with the appropriate connector to any port
except
the Ring In or
Ring Out ports on a UTP Hub. The Ring In/Ring Out ports are used for
interconnecting Hubs. Refer to the example shown in Figure 2-1.
interconnecting Hubs. Refer to the example shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Connecting a Token Ring Module to a UTP Hub
2.4.2
Shielded Twisted Pair
When using Shielded Twisted Pair cabling, refer to the following (this
assumes patch cables that are no longer than 8 feet or 2.4 meters):
assumes patch cables that are no longer than 8 feet or 2.4 meters):
a. To assure compatibility with future LANs, the longest lobe should be limited to
100 meters.
100 meters.
Table 2-2
Shielded Twisted Pair Cabling Specifications
Data Rate
Compatibility
Cable Type
Longest Lobe
a
4 Mbps
IBM and IEEE
802.5 Token
Ring
802.5 Token
Ring
IBM Types 1
240 m (787 ft.)
16 Mbps
IBM and IEEE
802.5 Token
Ring
802.5 Token
Ring
IBM Types 1
100 m (328 ft.)