User`s manual

NPort S8000 Series Switch Featured Functions
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Determining the Redundant Path of a “Turbo Ring” Ring
In this case, the redundant segment (i.e., the segment that will be blocked during normal operation) is
determined by the number of NPort S8000 that make up the ring, and where the ring master is located.
“Turbo Ring” rings with an even number of NPort S8000
If there are 2N NPort S8000 (an even number) in the
“
Turbo Ring” ring
, then the backup segment is one of the
two segments connected to the (N+1)st NPort S8000
(i.e., the
NPort S8000 unit directly opposite the m
aster).
“Turbo Ring” rings with an odd number of NPort S8000
If there are 2N+1
NPort S8000
(an odd number) in the
“
Turbo Ring” ring, with NPort S8000 and segments
labeled counterclockwise, then segment N+1 will serve
as the backup path.
For the example shown here, N=1, so that N+1=2.
Determining the Redundant Path of a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
For a “Turbo Ring V2” ring, the backup segment is
the
segment connected to the 2nd redundant port on the
master.
See Configuring “Turbo Ring V2” in the Configuring
“Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” section below.
Ring Coupling Configuration
For some systems, it may not be convenient to connect all devices in the system to create one BIG redundant
ring, since some devices could be located in a remote area. For these systems, “Ring Coupling” can be used to