Connecting loops, System design, Connecting loops -3 – Tyco 4100U-S1 User Manual
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Network rings or loops can be joined via physical bridge cards. There may be no more
than two network loops connected in tandem. For every two loops that are
interconnected (using one physical bridge), there can be a maximum of three other
physical bridges used in a star configuration. See Figure 3-2.
Remote Loop
Physical Bridge Link
Local Loop
Physical Bridging
(Star Configuration)
Graphic Command
Center (GCC)
Physical
Bridge
Link
Physical Bridge Link
Hub Node
Hub
Node
Remote
Node
Physical Bridge Link
Figure 3-2. Interconnected Loop Configuration
To be used as a network node, a 4100U-S1 panel must contain the following:
• CPU
• System Power Supply
• 4100-6014 Network Interface Card plus two Media Cards
Network Configuration,
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Connecting Loops
System Design