Cables and Connectors

Token Ring Port Definition

Token Ring Port Definition

This port accepts the standard 9-pin male subminiature D-connector for shielded twisted-pair token-ring cable.

Pin Definition of Token

Ring Connector

9-Pin

Token Ring

Connector

Signal

1Data In B

2n/c

3n/c

4n/c

5Data Out A

6Data In A

7n/c

8n/c

9Data Out B

The opposite end of the token-ring cable should be fitted with a medium interface connector (MIC) conforming to the IEEE 802.5 specification.

Figure 14. Token Ring (802.5 MIC) Connector

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