American Power Conversion AP9615 Switch User Manual


 
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Introduction
Overview
The SmartSlot
5-Port 10Base-T Hub is an
APC
accessory
that allows you to expand or create a local area network
(LAN)
by installing it in the SmartSlot of an
APC UPS
or
expansion chassis.
Features of the
5 Port 10Base-T
Hub
The following list shows some of the features of the 5 Port
10Base-T Hub. Your hub…
Installs easily into any SmartSlot-equipped
APC UPS
or expansion chassis, thus minimizing clutter.
Has 4 station ports and 1 uplink port.
Can be used to create a stand-alone, 5-station,
10Base-T network or can expand an existing 10Base-T
network by 4 stations.
Is powered by the host
APC UPS
or accessory.
•Has
LED
s that show information on the hub’s power
status and the presence of data collisions.
•Has
LED
s on each port that indicate the presence of
traffic, link, and partitioning.
Hardware
requirements
The 5 Port 10Base-T Hub requires:
•An
APC
UPS
or expansion chassis with an available
SmartSlot.
A configured 10Base-T port for each device to be
attached.
An unshielded twisted pair
(UTP)
communication cable
for each device to be attached. (See
“Communication
cables” on pa
g
e4
for
more information
.)