Introduction 1 - 5
Modular Design
The ONline Concentrator's modul ar d esign lets you add different media
modules (such as fiber, twisted pair, and coaxial) in any combination to
connect different types of media segments. A possible configuratio n is
shown in Figure 1-4. You can link segments of different protocols usi ng
Token Ring, FDDI, bridging and routing modules.
Every concentrator requires one Co ntroller Module that controls
communications betwee n all modules. In addition, a Ne twork
Management Module prov ides sophisticated monito ring and control of the
modules in the concentrator. As a rack-mounted unit, the ONline
Concentrator can be conne cted to patch panels to simplify and manage
your network cables.
Figure 1-4. Modular ON line Configuration