Fiery X2 Token Ring Option - Fiery X2 Administrator's 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 X2.

Fiery X2 Token Ring option

Fiery X2 system software supports Token Ring networks that use IPX and TCP/IP
protocols. To use the Fiery X2 with a Token Ring network, an optional EFI Token
Ring network interface card must be installed in the Fiery X2 chassis.
Connecting Token Ring hardware
The service/support center that installs the Fiery X2 usually installs the Token Ring
option at the same time, and configures the Fiery X2 to enable printing.
The Token Ring option uses the EFI Token Ring card. Software drivers for the card are
included in the Fiery X2 system software.