Transition Networks TX12 Switch User Manual


 
Using SCSI Connectors to Cascade Stacked Hubs
Up to six StackMaster TX12 hubs can be cascaded by installing SCSI
connectors at the back of the StackMaster TX12 stack.
To cascade a StackMaster TX12 stack:
NOTE: Install the SCSI cable by carefully pressing the cable
connector against the StackMaster TX12 connector until the
connectors snap into place.
1. At back of stacked StackMaster TX12 units to be cascaded,
connect a SCSI cable to the BOTTOM SCSI connector on the
top StackMaster TX12 hub.
2. Connect the SCSI cable to the TOP SCSI connector on the next
StackMaster TX12 hub.
3. Connect another SCSI cable to the BOTTOM SCSI connector
on that StackMaster TX12 hub, as shown above.
4. Connect the SCSI cable to the TOP SCSI connector on the next
StackMaster TX12 hub, as shown above.
5. Continue connecting SCSI cables by repeating steps 3 and 4
until the entire StackMaster TX12 stack is cascaded.
NOTE: The open SCSI connectors at the top and bottom of the
StackMaster TX12 stack do NOT require termination.
StackMaster™ TX12 100BASE-TX 12-Port Stackable Hub
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Optionally Cascading 12-Port Stackable Hub
Using Port 12 to Cascade Two Hubs
Two StackMaster TX12 hubs can be cascaded using the two
connections at the front of each hub that are labelled Port 12.
To cascade two StackMaster TX12 hubs:
1. Locate or build 100BASE-TX cable with the following
characteristics:
803.2 compliant (See page 15)
cable length less than 5 meters
male RJ-45 plug connectors installed at both ends of cable.
2. Connect male RJ-45 plug connector at one end of 100BASE-TX
cable to Port 12 connector marked MDI-X.
3. Connect male RJ-45 plug connector at other end of 100BASE-
TX cable to Port 12 connector marked MDI.
Up to 5 meters