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Introduction to Industrial Ethernet Switches 
 
Operating Instructions for SCALANCE X-400 Industrial Ethernet Switches 
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C79000-G8976-C186-03 
1.2.2 Star 
Structure 
Functional Description 
Star structures can be implemented with the SCALANCE X414-3E. The cascading 
depth and total span of a network are limited only by the signal propagation times 
of the communication connections. 
Properties of a Star Structure 
Each SCALANCE X414-3E communicates over a TP or FO cable with a central 
switch with which all other switches are also connected within a star structure. 
Communication is possible over the optical ports in slots 5, 6, or 7 or over the elec-
trical ports in slots 5 and 9 to 11. With the fault mask, it is possible to monitor the 
port states using the signaling contact. In addition to connecting the switches to the 
central SCALANCE X414-3E, it is also possible to connect one or more end de-
vices.