Appendix A: Token Ring Network Option; Fiery Si Token Ring Option; Connecting Token Ring Hardware - Fiery 750DP - Phaser Color Laser Printer Administration Manual

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Appendix A:
Token Ring
Network Option
Token Ring is an alternative network architecture to Ethernet architecture. Token Ring
networks offer a high resistance to failure and are commonly used in large or high-
traffic network installations.
Token Ring networks operate by passing a network token around the electronic equiv-
alent of a ring. The token is a data packet that circulates from one network node to
another, controlling access to the network. In practice, each workstation is connected
to a port on one or more media attachment units (MAUs) which act as network hubs
for the ring connection.
This Appendix describes the Token Ring option and token ring cable connections, and
refers you to the remaining configuration that's required for printing to the Fiery SI.

Fiery SI Token Ring option

Fiery SI supports token ring networks that use IPX protocols. To use the Fiery SI with
a token ring network, the Token Ring option must be installed. This option
consists of:
• An enabler board and an Intel Token Ring network interface card installed in the
Fiery SI chassis
• Fiery SI System software that supports the Token Ring option
The NetWare file server used with the Fiery SI must also use a Token Ring adapter
and Token Ring cabling. Client computers may be connected to the NetWare file
server with Token Ring or Ethernet cabling.

Connecting Token Ring hardware

The service/support center that installs the Fiery SI usually installs the Token Ring
option at the same time, and configures the Fiery SI to enable printing.
The Fiery SI Token Ring option uses the Intel TokenExpress
board. Software drivers for the board are included in the Fiery SI system software that
supports the Token Ring option.
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