Hub to Backbone You can connect hubs and hub stacks to the network backbone through the transceiver interface module on the rear panel via a bridge, router, or switch, using either Category 5 UTP or fiber cabling. Figure
To network
backbone
Switch, router, or bridge
100 meters maximum
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Figure 3-6 Connecting Hubs to the Network Backbone
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Interconnected hubs
Using Transceiver Two types of transceiver interface modules are available for connecting the Interface Modules LinkBuilder FMS
transceiver interface module in the hub’s thirteenth port, you can use either UTP or
The required cabling for the two transceiver interface modules is as follows:
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Connections to a server or PC from one of the transceiver interface modules require