Chapter 1 Introduction; Features - Cabletron Systems MMAC-Plus 9F106-02 User Manual

Introduction
The 9F106-02 (as shown in Figure 1-1) is an FDDI repeater module for the
MMAC-Plus that provides external access to the Flexible Network Bus (FNB)
backplane via two sets of FDDI-compliant A/B ports. This allows the FNB to
traverse multiple MMAC-Plus systems, or connect to any ASNI FDDI-compliant
device in an FDDI network. The 9F106-02 module attaches to both FDDI networks
on the FNB backplane, FNB-1 and FNB-2, but can be controlled separately with
local or remote management tools. Using standard FDDI chip-set technology, the
9F106-02 module completely re-times and regenerates data signals for error free
transmission and guaranteed interoperability.

Features

System Management
The 9F106-02 requires minimal management. It can be completely managed and
controlled through the SMB-1. The management features include the following:
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Connectivity
The 9F106-02 uses FDDI Port Interface Modules (FPIMs) to provide several media
options for the front panel (FNB-1 and FNB-2) interfaces. These FPIMs are
available in various media types including the following:
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Front Panel Port Status
Insertion/bypass Control (FNB-1 and FNB-2) and Status
FPIM Identification (Front Panel)
Multimode Fiber Optic (FDDI MIC)
Single Mode Fiber Optic (FDDI MIC)
Unshielded Twisted Pair (RJ-45)
Shielded Twisted Pair (RJ-45)
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