Network Topologies And Media Redundancy; Network Topologies - Siemens SCALANCE X-200 Configuration Manual

Network topologies and media redundancy

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Network topologies

Switching technology allows extensive networks to be set up with numerous nodes and
simplifies network expansion.
Which topologies can be implemented?
Bus, ring, or star topologies can be implemented with the X-200 IE switches.
Note
Make sure that the maximum permitted cable lengths for the relevant devices are not
exceeded. You will find information about the permitted cable lengths in the Technical
specifications section in the operating instructions.
Bus topology
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SCALANCE X-200
Configuration Manual, 03/2015, C79000-G8976-C285-06
Electrical / optical linear topology with X-100
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