PIMs and BRIMs
TPIMs
TPIMs are Token Ring Port Interface Modules. A TPIM provides a single Token Ring connection. If the Token Ring device the TPIM has been placed in allows it, the TPIM connection can be used as either a station port or a RI/RO port. All TPIMs use active Token Ring circuitry. The available TPIMs and the connectors and media they support are listed below:
Multimode Fiber Optics (ST Connectors) | |
Single Mode Fiber Optics (ST Connectors) | |
Shielded Twisted Pair (DB9 Connector) | |
Unshielded Twisted Pair (RJ45 Connector) | |
Shielded Twisted Pair (RJ45 Connector) |
FPIMs
FPIM stands for FDDI Port Interface Module. The FPIM is a single link for connection to a single cable in an FDDI network. The operation of an FPIM (what type of FDDI port it behaves as) is determined by the FPIM slot it is inserted into. The FPIMs available and their supported media are listed below:
Port Interface Modules |
