Connecting to a FDDI network
Types of FDDI networks supported
Supported FDDI NICs and network configurations
The following table lists the types of FDDI NICs used in your F840 filer and the network configurations supported.
Type of NIC used
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Type of network configuration
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Single-attached FDDI-TP with an RJ-45 port
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Single-attached FDDI network
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Single-attached FDDI-fiber with a duplex SC port
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Single-attached FDDI network
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Dual-attached FDDI-fiber with two duplex SC ports and one RJ12 port
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- Single-attached FDDI network (only top SC port used)
- Dual-attached FDDI network
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FDDI cabling requirements
The FDDI cabling requirements are listed in the following table.
Note
Do not exceed the maximum cable length specification.
Type of connector
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Cabling requirements
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RJ-45 connector
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Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or a 100-ohm screened twisted-pair (ScTP) cable with a TP-MIC plug
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Duplex SC connector
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50 micron multimode fiber optic cable for up to 550m.
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62.5 micron multimode fiber optic cable for up to 220m.
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