Cabletron Systems MMAC-5FNB Networking Manual

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Contents

Cabletron Systems MMAC-5FNB Networking Manual Manual pdf 6 page image

ivFiber Distributed Data Interface ..............................................................................................3-15Abstract ................................................................................................................................3-15Theory ..................................................................................................................................3-15Operation .............................................................................................................................3-16Strengths and Weaknesses.................................................................................................3-17Special Design Considerations .........................................................................................3-18Chapter 4 Network DesignWorkgroup Creation....................................................................................................................4-2What Is a Workgroup? .........................................................................................................4-2Workgroup Establishment Criteria ....................................................................................4-2Selecting Workgroup Organization....................................................................................4-7Selecting Workgroup Technologies ..................................................................................4-12Backbone Planning ....................................................................................................................4-13What Is a Backbone?...........................................................................................................4-13Methods of Configuring Backbones ................................................................................4-14Choosing Backbone Technologies ....................................................................................4-17Creating a Manageable Plan.....................................................................................................4-18Logical Layout.....................................................................................................................4-19Fault Aversion .....................................................................................................................4-21Network Maps and Record Keeping ...............................................................................4-22Network Expandability.............................................................................................................4-24Network Migration....................................................................................................................4-24Designing with the MMAC ......................................................................................................4-25Modular Chassis .................................................................................................................4-25Reliability and Recovery....................................................................................................4-26Technology Flexibility ........................................................................................................4-27Power Redundancy ............................................................................................................4-29Chapter 5 EthernetDescription....................................................................................................................................5-1CSMA/CD .............................................................................................................................5-1Media......................................................................................................................................5-4Connectivity/Transceivers..................................................................................................5-4Rules and Regulations .........................................................................................................5-5Repeating ...............................................................................................................................5-6Repeaters/Hubs....................................................................................................................5-6Simple Ethernet Configuration ................................................................................................5-10Design Philosophy..............................................................................................................5-10Design Example ..................................................................................................................5-10Segmentation ..............................................................................................................................5-15Bridges..................................................................................................................................5-16Multichannel Ethernet .......................................................................................................5-21Segmented Ethernet Configuration.........................................................................................5-23Design Philosophy..............................................................................................................5-23Design Example ..................................................................................................................5-24