KBC Networks ESML6-FL2 - Manual (Page 16)

Ethernet Switch User Manual
Inst_manual_hw-ESML6-FL2-Rev_1010
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The ESML6-FL2 can also be used as shown below in a double, redundant ring
network; any network failure can be recovered within 100ms.
666 Redundant
twisted pair
Double redundant ring
Redundant
twisted pair
Any break in
fiber ring will be
healed in
<100ms
Figure 5.2 ESML6-FL2 in a Double Redundant Ring Network.
To form a redundant ring network it is recommended to use ports 4 & 8, connected
as shown below in Figure 5.3.
Port4 Port8
TX RX TX RX
Port4 Port8
TX RX TX RX
Port4 Port8
TX RX TX RX
Port4 Port8
TX RX TX RX
Figure 5.3 Redundant Ring Configuration