EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide

BUS IN

Using a FlexBus 1500 cable, connect this port to the BUS OUT port of an EtherHub-16i+or any EtherHub 1500 series hub.

BUS OUT

Using a FlexBus 1500 cable, connect this port to the BUS IN port of an EtherHub-16i+or any EtherHub 1500 series hub.

ΦThe unit also supports "hot remove" for the FlexBus 1500 cable. This allows you to unplug the FlexBus 1500 cable while the unit is powered on.

Serial Port (EtherHub-16mi+only)

The unit has one 9-pin RS232 male connector labeled SERIAL PORT. It is used to connect a workstation or a modem for out- of-band communication using Accton’s EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program. Use the UTP cable and connection converter provided with your unit for plugging into a PC or modem.

ALT Port

The slot labeled ALT PORT is for an optional slide-in transceiver module. Three types of transceiver modules are available -

AUI (10BASE2) for thin Ethernet cable

BNC (10BASE5) for thick Ethernet cable (default)

Fiber optic (10BASE-F)

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