HP Hub-8TXE Installation and Reference Guide
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Product Overview
Basic Features
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Transmits data at 100 Mbits/s for demanding applications
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Conforms to the IEEE 802.3u repeater specification for 100Base-TX
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Provides 8 RJ-45 100Base-TX ports (using MDI-X wiring)
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Port 8 can serve as an MDI-X port (for connection to network devices such
as workstations or servers) or as an MDI daisy-chain port (for connection to
network devices such as hubs or switches), eliminating the need for
crossover cables
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Supports 100
Ω
Category 5 shielded or unshielded cable (STP or UTP)
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Friendly design that monitors network utilization, collisions, link and port
partition status
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LED indicator panel includes Utilization and Collision rate indicators for
reporting hub activity and facilitating problem diagnosis
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Automatically partitions bad ports to protect the network system
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Automatic polarity detection and correction permits automatic adjustment
for wiring errors
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Plug-and-play operation
The HP Hub-8TXE also supports the following basic system safeguards:
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This hub features automatic partitioning and reconnection, jabber lockup
protection, and automatic polarity detection for network cabling.
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With automatic partitioning and reconnection, any port is automatically
isolated if excessive collisions occur on it. When the condition is corrected,
the port is automatically reconnected.
