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Compaq Netelligent 1017A/B 10Base-T Hub User Guide
Writer:
Chris Seiter
Project:
Overview
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File Name:
1017A_1.DOC
Last Saved On:
6/26/97 3:04 PM
Chapter 1
Overview
The Netelligent 1017A/B 10Base-T Hub is a 16-port Ethernet hub which
features an on-board microprocessor designed to monitor network utilization,
collisions, link and port partition status. The hub’s comprehensive LED
indicator panel simplifies installation and network troubleshooting by showing
network utilization and collision levels at the hub ports.
Features
The hub also provides the following features:
Automatic Partitioning and Reconnection – automatically isolates a port in
the event of excessive collisions and reconnects the port when normal operation
resumes
Jabber Lockup Protection –automatically stops transmission of abnormal
Ethernet frames that could cause data loss for the network
Automatic Polarity Detection – recognizes and adjusts 10Base-T ports for
attached cable assemblies which may be wired with incorrect polarity on the
receive pair
16 independent RJ-45 ports – enables network connections using 10Base-T
twisted-pair cable
Cascading – lets you connect the 1017A/B hub to another 1017A/B or
compatible hub using a switch to convert Port 16 to an uplink port
BNC and AUI Port – lets you connect the hub to 10Base2 (BNC) cabling and
10Base5 or fiber optic cabling via a suitable transceiver connected to the AUI
IEEE 802.3 Compliant – conforms to IEEE 802.3 repeater specification, as
well as the 10Base-T, 10Base2 and 10Base5 standards
Flexible Installation – lets you mount the hub on desktop or in a standard 19-
inch rack