
Figure 24. Star Topology
Node
Node
Node
Host
Networking
Redundant Link (optional)
External
Switch
Advantages:
•
Unpowered nodes and/or node failure does not disrupt network communication with
other nodes
•
Failure of any single Ethernet cable does not disrupt network communication when you
have a redundant link
•
Additional nodes or heavier network traffic affects network performance less than the
other topologies
•
Simple installation, expansion, and troubleshooting
Note
Network configuration and programming require careful consideration. Visit
fdenet
for information about exploiting link redundancy and
automatically improving reliability.
Disadvantages:
•
Most costly of the recommended topologies
•
Requires an external switch (external IEEE 802.1AS switch for network synchronization)
•
Covers the least distance
Note
For information about daisy-chaining power, refer to
.
Other Topologies
For information about designing Ethernet measurement systems for synchronization, visit
fdenet
.
External Switch Requirements
To meet the minimum requirements for successful operation with FieldDAQ devices, any
switch directly connected to the FieldDAQ device should be compliant with IEEE 802.1Q
bridges and bridged networks.
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