3Com 5104M-FL1 Network Card User Manual


 
Designing and Expanding the Network 2 - 1
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Designing and
Expanding the Network
This chapter contains configuration information that will help you to plan
your network. Install all equipment using only approved cables for proper
operation. Refer to Appendix A, the section Fiber Cables and Connectors,
for information on fiber cable and connector requirements.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Understanding the General Rules
Determining Maximum 10BASE-FL Link Distances
Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure
10BASE-FL Module Configurations
Connecting External Network Devices
Fault-Tolerant Configurations