Olicom 8600, 8605 manual Overview and Specifications

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1. Overview and Specifications

This chapter discusses switching technology and how the CrossFire 8600 Token- Ring Switch and/or the CrossFire 8605 Token-Ring Fiber Switch can be used to improve network performance. This chapter also includes a list of features and specifications for the switch.

The topics of this chapter are presented under the following titles:

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“Switching Technology”, starting on page 2.

“Physical Characteristics”, starting on page 5.

“Features and Specifications”, starting on page 10.

The figures below display a front view of the CrossFire 8600 Token-Ring Switch and the CrossFire 8605 Token-Ring Fiber Switch.

Figure 1. CrossFire 8600 Token-Ring Switch

Figure 2. CrossFire 8605 Token-Ring Fiber Switch

CrossFire 8600/8605 Token-Ring Switches v. 1.2, P/N: 710001641 Overview and Specifications