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The DS model Base Hubs are preconfigured with an Internal
Switch Module, and the Network Management Module can be
added as an option. Expansion Hubs come without any
preconfigured modules and can accept a variety of optional
Extender Modules. The Extender Modules provide a switched link
connection to the hub stack using either one 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX port, one 100BASE-FX port, or one 10BASE2 BNC or
AUI connector. The 100BASE-FX Extender Modules are available
with SC or ST connectors.
The Base Hubs can be used in a standalone configuration to
provide connectivity between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices.
You can build a stack with just one Base Hub and up to five
Expansion Hubs to form a logical hub with up to 144 ports (see
Figure 1-2 below). Each port can be connected to either a 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps device. Ports automatically sense the speed of
an attached device and channel data to the appropriate 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps segment. The Internal Switch Module in the Base
Hub supports communication between the two segments for all
hubs in the stack.
Figure 1-2. Stacking Base Hubs and Expansion Hubs
Summary of Contents for SMC5912
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Page 26: ...1 15 ABOUT THE HUBS u Desktop or rack mountable u Three year warranty...
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