Specifications

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TOKEN RING NETWORK CABLING
Patch Panel
A patch panel is a device that serves as a junction for interconnecting lobe-
and trunk-cable segments.
RJ Connector
A RJ, or registered jack, connector is the original telephone-line connector
now used extensively in networks. The RJ connector predominantly used
for Token Ring implementation is the RJ45 connector.
Station
A station is any device on the ring, which can include a terminal, PC,
bridge, or router, for example, capable of transmitting and receiving data.
Stations attach to the ring trunk cable via lobe cabling.
ST Connector
An ST, or straight tip, connector is a BNC type connector typically used for
connecting fiber optic cable to fiber optic ports. It is equipped with a
location pin that ensures correct cable alignment to the port.
Trunk Cabling
Trunk cabling is used to interconnect Token Ring concentrators. It
provides the main and the back-up ring paths. STP, UTP, and fiber optic
cable can be used. Trunk cabling connects to the Ring In/Ring Out ports
on concentrators
Trunk Port
An trunk port is commonly referred to as a ring port on a Token Ring
concentrator and used for connecting a trunk cable connector into the
concentrator.
Wiring Closet
A junction for cabling and cable-connection equipment (i.e., patch panels)
used for interconnecting network devices.