System Attachment
For all of the attachments listed below the data received for printing is in the form
of the IPDS described in
Intelligent Printer Data Stream Reference, S544-3417.
SNA or TCP/IP Token Ring
Note: SNA token-ring connectivity is available for the 3160-001 and InfoPrint 60.
The 3160 connects to a Host Token-Ring through the IBM Token-Ring cabling. It
uses the ‘Token-Ring High-Performance Adapter’ which is in the AFCCU. The
adapter and an 8-foot long external cable are provided when this feature is ordered.
The external cable is connected to an IBM 8228 Token-Ring Multistation Access
Unit or an IBM 8230 Token-Ring Network Controller Access Unit which is
connected as follows:
Directly to a PS/2, AS/400, or RISC System/6000 CPU, or
To a 3172, 3174, 3720, 3725, or 3745, which in turn is connected directly to a
ES/4381, 308X, ES/3090, or ES/9000 CPU
The control unit can attach to either a 16 Mbit/sec or a 4 Mbit/sec Token-Ring Local
Area Network.
The attachment adheres to the IBM Token-Ring Network OEMI. The following
documents, together, comprise the IBM Token-Ring Network Other Equipment
Manufacture Interface:
IBM Cabling System Technical Interface Specification, GA27-3773
IBM Local Area Network Technical Reference, SC30-3383
IBM Token-Ring Area Network Architecture Reference, SC30-3374
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection, IEEE Std 802.3-1985
Token-Ring Access Method and Physical Layer Specification, IEEE Standard
802.5-1989
The maximum allowable distance of the printer from the 8228 Multistation Access
Unit or 8230 Controlled Access Unit depends on several factors. In general, a
maximum distance of 100 meters (328 feet) is allowed. However, to calculate the
exact maximum distance, refer to
IBM Token-Ring Network Introduction and
Planning Guide, GA27-3677. For cable attachment options from the 8228/8230 to
the host system CPU, refer to the specific CPU cabling information.
Appendix B. Software and Hardware Requirements
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