Modular Design

The ONline Concentrator's modular design 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 configuration is shown in Figure 1-4. You can link segments of different protocols using Token Ring, FDDI, bridging and routing modules.

Every concentrator requires one Controller Module that controls communications between all modules. In addition, a Network Management Module provides sophisticated monitoring and control of the modules in the concentrator. As a rack-mounted unit, the ONline Concentrator can be connected to patch panels to simplify and manage your network cables.

Figure 1-4. Modular ONline Configuration

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