3Com 5124M-TPCL manual Designing and Expanding the Network 2

2 Designing and Expanding the Network

This chapter contains configuration information to help you design your network. It describes how to configure networks using the ONline System Concentrator and ONline Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Modules. It also provides examples of network cabling structures and Ethernet network cabling solutions.

This chapter contains the following sections:

❑Understanding the General Rules

❑Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure

❑24-Port Module Configurations

❑Using Patch Panels

❑Establishing Fault-Tolerant Configurations

Note: To ensure proper operation of your network, install all equipment using only approved cables. Refer to Appendix A for information on cable requirements.

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