IBM 8260 Switch User Manual


 
1.3.2.2 8260 TR 18 Port Active Module Switching Module
The 8260 TR 18 Port Active Module Switching module is a single-slot module
which provides attachment of up to 18 workstations to one of the 10 token-ring
segments on the ShuntBus using both STP and UTP cables. This module
provides active re-timing and regeneration of the signal on every port.
Ports 17 and 18 on this module can optionally be configured to act as fully
repeated RI/RO trunk ports.
1.3.2.3 8260 TR Dual Fiber Repeater Module
The 8260 TR Dual Fiber Repeater module is a single-slot module providing 10
lobe ports with RJ-45 connectors and two RI/RO trunk ports with ST fiber
connectors. Using the per-port switching feature, any of the lobes or any set of
RI/RO trunk ports can be connected to any of the 10 token-ring segments on the
ShuntBus.
Lobe ports support both UTP and STP cabling and each port provides active
re-timing and regeneration of the signal.
The fiber RI/RO trunk ports are fully repeated and can be used for connecting
your 8260 to other hubs over a distance of 2 km.
1.3.2.4 8260 TR 20 Port Passive Module-Switching Module
The 8260 TR 20 Port Passive Module-Switching module is a single-slot module
which allows you to attach up to 20 workstations, which can be switched on a
per module basis, to any of the 10 token ring networks on the backplane. This
module allows you to use either UTP or STP cabling. Unlike the active module,
it does not provide simultaneous support for both UTP and STP cabling.
1.3.2.5 8260 Jitter Attenuator Daughter Card
The 8260 Jitter Attenuator daughter card allows you to filter excessive amounts
of jitter that may have accumulated in other equipment, before passing the
signal to the 8260 backplane. The Jitter Attenuator daughter card can be
mounted on any 8260 token-ring media module.
1.3.3 Management and Controller Modules
1.3.3.1 8260 Distributed Management Module (DMM)
The Distributed Management Module is an independent management module
which allows you to fully manage and control the 8260 Multiprotocol Intelligent
Hub and all the 8250/8260 modules. The DMM provides you with flexibility in
handling the management of network segments with different protocols and
media modules via a single management module using a single slot in the 8260
payload area. There are two different versions of DMM:
A Distributed Management Module with Ethernet Carrier - (DMM with Ethernet
Carrier) - The DMM with Ethernet Carrier module is a management module
which is capable of housing up to 6 Ethernet MAC daughter cards.
A Stand-alone Distributed Management Module (Stand-alone DMM ) - the
stand-alone DDM module is a management module which is not capable of
housing any Ethernet MAC daughter cards.
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