GarrettCom Mini-Concentrator Magnum 700X - Manual (Page 11)

Magnum 700X Mini-Concentrators Installation and User Guide (05/98)
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Each Magnum 700X unit is a complete operational unit with an internal power supply
enclosed in a lightweight, compact, rugged metal enclosure. The media connectors and the status
LEDs are conveniently accessed from the front. The unit is easily installed and is suitable for
wiring closet shelf, table-top or vertical mounting.
Magnum 700X units operate as multi-port repeaters and provide full repeater
functionality per IEEE 802.3 specifications in compliance with Ethernet V1.0/2.0 standards.
They may also be optionally configured with one or more Bridge Port Modules (BPMs) in order
to isolate the 700X and its attached nodes from the up-stream connected segments for increased
network performance.
2.2.1 Magnum 700X Chassis
The Magnum 700X functions as a seven (7) slot master chassis. Each slot supports a
single Port Module (RPM or BPM) to provide 10BASE-FL, FOIRL, 10BASE2, 10BASE5, or
10BASE-T LAN connectivity. The RPMs are used for one Ethernet segment each and provide
full IEEE 802.3 repeater functionality. The individual BPMs are self-learning and filter and
forward packets at full Ethernet wire speed. A BPM can be used to provide local bridge isolation
between the 700X and the connected segment. Each PMs is equipped with one media interface
connector. Any PM can be installed in any slot of the Magnum 700X chassis.
To simplify media
connections, each media interface
connector is accessible from the
front of the unit, along with the
LEDs. No rear access is required
except for the AC power plug. Figure 2.2.1: Magnum 700X Mini-Concentrator
When configured with multiple RPMs for single- or mixed-media applications, the
total combination of all RPMs will operate as a single repeater. As an example, when the
Magnum 700X is fully configured with seven RPMs connecting seven Ethernet segments, the
entire unit operates as a single repeater. In addition to the typical standard Ethernet interfaces,
RPMs with a DTE connector and RPMs with single-mode fiber connector are also available.
When configured with BPMs, all RPMs and their locally attached nodes will operate as
a single repeater which is isolated from the up-stream segments connected via the local bridge.
The BPMs are self-learning and filter / forward packets for their attached segment.
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