Maximum Cable Lengths For Twinax And Ics; Types Of Token-Ring Adapter Cables; Types Of Ethernet Cables; Types Of Wan Cables - IBM 5500 Operational, Installation, And Maintenance Manual

Maximum Cable Lengths for Twinax and ICS

Types of Token-Ring Adapter Cables

Types of Ethernet Cables

Types of WAN Cables

Security, Auditability and Control

Connection Configurations for the 5500 Control Unit

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The following cable restrictions apply:
Twinax Cable
IBM Cabling System
To connect the IBM Token-Ring Adapter to a token-ring network, you will
need an adapter cable. The network end of the cable must be compatible with
the network faceplate or other device to which the adapter will be connected.
Refer to Figure 4 on page 26.
Note: Only one data cable can be connected to each Token-Ring Adapter.
Use an EIA/TIA standard ethernet cable (ISO/IEC 8802-3) or compatible.
Refer to Figure 5 on page 27.
Use an EIA Standard RS232 Cable with a 25-pin connector.
This product uses the security and auditability features of the AS/400
hardware, software, and application software. You are responsible for
evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative
procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and
communications facilities.
IBM recommends that you configure an administrative ID and password to
prevent unauthorized access to the 5500 Control Unit.
The IBM 5500 Express IP Controller can be part of your network in a number
of different configurations. Six typical network layouts are shown below.
These examples are just a few of the various ways you can exploit the unique
features and characteristics of the 5500 Control Unit.
Planning, Installation, and Maintenance Guide
Chapter 2: Planning Your Installation
2 Mbps Mode, 4000 feet, 11
splices
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2 Mbps, 3600 feet
1 Mbps, 5000 feet