Specifications

Contents
RADring
Installation and Operation Manual iii
Ethernet Modules Placement...............................................................................................3-13
3.12 Replacing The Ventilation Fan .................................................................................... 3-14
Basic Module ......................................................................................................................3-14
High Power Module............................................................................................................3-15
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION
4.1 Operating Procedure ...................................................................................................... 4-1
Initialization ..........................................................................................................................4-1
Operation .............................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 4-2
Lobe Modules.......................................................................................................................4-2
RI/RO Modules .....................................................................................................................4-3
CML/NM Module..................................................................................................................4-4
Ethernet Moddules................................................................................................................4-4
Diagnostics............................................................................................................................4-5
TRE Modules.........................................................................................................................4-6
CHAPTER 5 RADRING MODULES
CHAPTER 6 TOKEN RING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Token Ring Physical Design ............................................................................................ 6-2
Design Modules ....................................................................................................................6-2
Design Rules - Basics.............................................................................................................6-3
Overcoming Lobe Distance Restrictions, and Simplifying Design ............................................6-5
6.3 Maximum Number of Stations per Ring and the TJA Module .......................................... 6-9
TJA Unique Benefits..............................................................................................................6-9
TJA Configuration..................................................................................................................6-9
6.4 Simplified Design Rules .................................................................................................. 6-9
6.5 Fiber Optic Design Considerations................................................................................ 6-10
TFR Network Design Considerations....................................................................................6-10
Fiber Network Design Considerations..................................................................................6-11
Fiber Optic Budget Calculations ..........................................................................................6-11
6.6 Configuration Examples ................................................................................................ 6-15
CHAPTER 7 ETHERNET DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
7.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Ethernet Physical Design................................................................................................. 7-3
Design Methods....................................................................................................................7-3
Design Rules - Basics.............................................................................................................7-3
7.3 Fiber Optic Design Considerations.................................................................................. 7-5
Fiber Optic Modules Network Design Considerations ............................................................7-5
Fiber Network Design Considerations....................................................................................7-5
Fiber Optic Budget Calculations ............................................................................................7-5