
Magnum 10Mb Media Converters
Installation and User Guide (07/98)
GARRETT
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Important Note:
Special consideration must be given to maximum
segment lengths on each side of the Magnum Media Converter. It is
recommended that IEEE 802.3 specifications for overall maximum segment
distances be adhered to in order to maintain optimum network performance.
(See Technical Specs, Maximum Standard Ethernet Segment Distances,
Section 1.1 of this manual.)
3.2
Calculating Overall Segment Distance
When installing the Magnum Media Converter, it is important to consider the
combined overall segment length of both of the attached media types. The overall
segment length is calculated by adding together the segment lengths on both sides of the
Magnum Media Converters. Segment length on each side of the Media Converter is