3Com 5017C-LS, 5017C with load sharing Backup Concentrator, Redundant Cable Link Configuration

Figure 1-6. Redundant Cable Link Configuration

Backup Concentrator

A second concentrator or 3Com Fiber Ethernet Star Coupler may be used to backup the primary concentrator in a star-wired network. This provides full fault tolerance for a backbone cable plant.

1 - 10 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide