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HP Hub-8TXE Installation and Reference Guide
traverse through both hubs, for a cable equivalent length of 72m + 72m. This
gives:
100m
100m
72m
+ 72m
--------
344m
The maximum "network diameter" for 100Base-TX is 367m, so we can use a
maximum of 367m - 344m, or 23m between the two hubs. Figure 3-2
illustrates this example.
Providing Power to the Hub
1. Power on the hub by plugging the power cord into the power socket at the
rear of the hub, and the other end into a power outlet.
2. Check the LED marked
will automatically select the setting that matches the connected input voltage.
Therefore, no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to
any input voltage within the range marked on the rear panel.
Verifying Port Status
Check each connection by viewing the port status indicators listed below. (For
a more detailed description of these indicators, refer to Chapter 4.)
Indicates that the port has established a valid network connection.
Link
Indicates traffic traversing the port.
Traffic
Indicates that the port has been isolated from the hub when pre-
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defined collision threshold has been reached.
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on the front panel to see if it is on. The unit
Power
Installing the System
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