3Com 3824 Implementation Guide - Page 77
Configuration Rules with Full Duplex, With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same
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Configuration Rules for Fast Ethernet 77 ■ A total network span of 325 m (1066 ft) is allowed in single-repeater topologies (one hub stack per wiring closet with a fiber link to the collapsed backbone). For example, a 225 m (738 ft) fiber link from a repeater to a router or switch, plus a 100 m (328 ft) UTP link from a repeater out to the endstations. Configuration Rules with Full Duplex The Switch provides full duplex support for all its ports, including Expansion Module ports. Full duplex allows packets to be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of a link. With full duplex, the Ethernet topology rules are the same, but the Fast Ethernet rules are: ■ Maximum UTP cable length is 100 m (328 ft) over Category 5 cable. ■ A 2 km (6562 ft) fiber link is allowed for connecting switch-to-switch, or endstation-to-switch.