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Appendix A:Token Ring Network Option, FierySI Token Ring option, Connecting Token Ring hardware

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AA-1 Token Ring Network Option Appendix A: Token Ring Network Option Token Ring is an alternative network architecture to Ethernet architecture. Token Ring networks offer a high resistance to failure and are commonly used in large or hightraffic network installations. Token Ring networks operate by passing a network token around the electronic equivalent of a ring. The token is a data packet that circulates from one network node to another, controlling access to the network. In practice, each workstation is connected to a port on one or more media attachment units (MAUs) which act as network hubs for the ring connection. This Appendix describes the Token Ring option and token ring cable connections, and refers you to the remaining configuration that's required for printing to the Fiery SI. Fiery SI Token Ring option Fiery SI supports token ring networks that use IPX protocols. To use the Fiery SI with a token ring network, the Token Ring option must be installed. This option consists of: • An enabler board and an Intel Token Ring network interface card installed in the Fiery SI chassis • Fiery SI System software that supports the Token Ring option The NetWare file server used with the Fiery SI must also use a Token Ring adapter and Token Ring cabling. Client computers may be connected to the NetWare file server with Token Ring or Ethernet cabling. Connecting Token Ring hardware The service/support center that installs the Fiery SI usually installs the Token Ring option at the same time, and configures the Fiery SI to enable printing. The Fiery SI Token Ring option uses the Intel TokenExpress™ PRO LAN Adapter board. Software drivers for the board are included in the Fiery SI system software that supports the Token Ring option.

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A
A-1
Token Ring Network Option
Token Ring is an alternative network architecture to Ethernet architecture. Token Ring
networks offer a high resistance to failure and are commonly used in large or high-
traffic network installations.
Token Ring networks operate by passing a network token around the electronic equiv-
alent of a ring. The token is a data packet that circulates from one network node to
another, controlling access to the network. In practice, each workstation is connected
to a port on one or more media attachment units (MAUs) which act as network hubs
for the ring connection.
This Appendix describes the Token Ring option and token ring cable connections, and
refers you to the remaining configuration that’s required for printing to the Fiery SI.
Fiery SI Token Ring option
Fiery SI supports token ring networks that use IPX protocols. To use the Fiery SI with
a token ring network, the Token Ring option must be installed. This option
consists of:
•
An enabler board and an Intel Token Ring network interface card installed in the
Fiery SI chassis
•
Fiery SI System software that supports the Token Ring option
The NetWare file server used with the Fiery SI must also use a Token Ring adapter
and Token Ring cabling. Client computers may be connected to the NetWare file
server with Token Ring or Ethernet cabling.
Connecting Token Ring hardware
The service/support center that installs the Fiery SI usually installs the Token Ring
option at the same time, and configures the Fiery SI to enable printing.
The Fiery SI Token Ring option uses the Intel TokenExpress
™
PRO LAN Adapter
board. Software drivers for the board are included in the Fiery SI system software that
supports the Token Ring option.
Appendix A:
Token Ring
Network Option