IBM 8260 manual Token-Ring Modules

1.3.1.2 8260 Ethernet 20-Port 10Base-T Module

The 8260 Ethernet 20-port 10Base-T module is single-slot module which provides 20 RJ-45 connectors for supporting 20 Ethernet ports. This module provides per-port switching capability.

1.3.1.3 8260 Ethernet 40-Port 10Base-T Module

The 8260 Ethernet 40-port 10Base-T module is two-slot module which provides 40 RJ-45 connectors for supporting 40 Ethernet ports. This module provides

per-port switching capability.

1.3.1.4 8260 Ethernet 10-Base-FB Module

The 8260 Ethernet 10-Base-FB module is a single-slot module that provides 10 fiber ports which can be used to provide fiber backbone for Ethernet segments using IEEE 10Base-F standard. You can also use these ports for connecting to Ethernet ports using optical fiber cables. This module provides per-port switching capability and can be ordered with one of the following connector types:

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1.3.1.5 8260 Multiprotocol Interconnect Module

The 8260 Multiprotocol Interconnect module is a one or two-slot module which allows you to interconnect Ethernet, 802.3 and token-ring networks using bridging and/or routing functions. Both models provide up to 6 logical ports for attachment to Ethernet segments on the backplane, and the two-slot module provides the capability to install two I/O cards which allow you to connect it to external token-ring and Ethernet networks.

1.3.1.6 Ethernet Security Card

This is a daughter card that can be installed on any 8260 Ethernet media module and provides you with the ability to perform intrusion protection and/or eavesdropping protection for an Ethernet segment.

1.3.2Token-Ring Modules

1.3.2.18260 TR 18 Port Active PPS Switch Module

The 8260 TR 18 Port Active PPS (Per-Port Switching) module is a single-slot module which provides you with 18 RJ-45 connectors for attaching up to 18 workstations to the token-ring segments on the ShuntBus using both STP and UTP cables. Using the per-port switching capability, any of the ports on this module can be connected to any of the 10 token-ring segments on the ShuntBus or 11 isolated segments on the module.

This module provides active re-timing and regeneration of the signal on every port allowing you to have longer lobe distances for both STP and UTP cabling.

Ports 17 and 18 on this module can optionally be configured to act as fully repeated RI/RO trunk ports.

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