NETWORK CONNECTIONS
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CHAPTER 4
NETWORK CONNECTIONS
If you are not familiar with the characteristics of FDDI networks,
you should review the hardware, network, and environmental
requirements outlined in the ANSI X3T9.5 FDDI Network
Specification. All conditions, guidelines, specifications and
requirements included in the ANSI X3T9.5 specification must be
met to ensure satisfactory performance of the FDDI adapter.
Failure to follow these guidelines could also result in
unsatisfactory network performance.
4.1
OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTIONS
The F60XX adapters can be configured as a Single Attach Station
(SAS), or a Dual Attach Station (DAS), as defined in the ANSI
X3T9.5 specification. Dual Attach Station configuration is
implemented by the use of a “daughter” board. Instructions for
installing the daughter board are provided in this chapter.
The FDDI adapter connects to the FDDI ring via a type S FDDI
connector located on the rear-facing bracket of the adapter.
Remove the protective cover from the duplex shroud end of the
FDDI cable segment. If the fibers need to be cleaned, use a fiber
optic cleaning kit.
To connect the adapter to an optical fiber FDDI network segment,
insert the duplex connector into the FDDI cable receptacle at the
back of the adapter. Observe the slotted key in the center of the
receptacle, and the matching key on the duplex connector (see
Figure 3-1). Slide the duplex shroud into the receptacle until the
latches on the sides of the shroud click into place.
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