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Token Ring Port Operation Modes
Each Token Ring port may operate in one of the following modes:
•Half-duplex concentrator port
The port behaves like an active MAU port for classical Token Ring. Connects to a single station in
•Half-duplex station emulation
The port is connected to a port on a MAU. Connects to a classical Token Ring segment with multiple stations. This is also known as Token Passing (TKP) station mode.
•Full-duplex concentrator port
Connects to a single station or to another switch in
•Full-duplex station emulation
Connects to another Token Ring switch. This is also known as Transmit Immediate (TXI) station mode.
•RI/RO-like connection
Allows connection of the RI/RO port from a MAU or CAU directly to the switch (only on SmartStack
The mode of operation can be configured manually or sensed automatically. Note that for SmartStack
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