Lan Equivalence - 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 User Manual

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LAN Equivalence

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In essence, LAN equivalence is the sum of both the incoming and
outgoing module port signals. Different modules, however, have
different equivalent distances.
distances.
Table 2-2 LAN Product Equivalent Distances
LAN Product
CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 10BASE-T Module
(6124M-TPL6)
Incoming signal to TP port
Outgoing signal from TP port
ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Modules (5124M-TPCL,
5221M-TP, 5112M-TPL, 5112M-TPPL, 5108M-TP)
Incoming signal to TP port
Outgoing signal from TP port
ONline Ethernet Fiber Module (5104M-FIB, 5104M-FP,
5104M-FB, 5104M-FBP, 5102M-FP, 5102M-FB 5102M-FBP)
Incoming signal to fiber port
Outgoing signal from fiber port
ONline Ethernet FOIRL Module (5104M-FL)
Incoming signal to fiber port
Outgoing signal from fiber port
ONline Ethernet Transceiver Module (5103M-AUIM)
ORnet Star Coupler (8 or 14 port) (9308S, 9314S)
ONline Ethernet BNC Module (5106M-BNC)
Incoming signal to BNC port
Outgoing signal from BNC port
ONline Ethernet repeater Module (5102M-AUIF)
Incoming signal to AUI port
Outgoing signal from AUI port
IEEE Repeater
Table 2-2 lists the LAN product equivalent
Equivalent
Distance (meters)
585
420
165
585
420
165
190
140
50
560
330
230
0
180
900
450
450
800
600
200
800