Introduction
Chapter 1
NI-488.2M UM for Windows NT
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Setting Up and Configuring Your System
Devices are usually connected with a cable assembly consisting of a shielded
24-conductor cable with both a plug and receptacle connector at each end. With this
design, you can link devices in a linear configuration, a star configuration, or a
combination of the two. Figure 1-2 shows the linear and star configurations.
Device B
Device C
Device A
Linear
Configuration
Device D
Device C
Device B
Device A
Star
Configuration
Figure 1-2. Linear and Star System Configuration
