Distributed 5000 host modules provide Ethernet shared access connectivity for end users or shared network resources such as servers or printers. The modules are fully compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard, including 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL, and 10BASE2 specifications. The modules also support a number of other features that enhance performance and flexibility.Host modules support BaySecure LAN Access, a unique Bay Networks feature that improves network security by converting Ethernet traditional party line into a direct person-to-person link, eliminating the threat of electronic eavesdropping and other forms of unapproved access. Hot-swapping allows modules to be added to or removed from a powered hub without affecting the operation of the rest of the system. Distributed repeating architecture allows independent repeater functionality per port for flexible expansion to meet evolving network needs. Per-port autopartitioning automatically disconnects ports experiencing excessive or lengthy collisions, ensuring high performance. Per-port automatic polarity detection/correction, detects and automatically corrects receive data pair signal inversions, ensuring uninterrupted network performance. Segment selection switch allows all ports on a host module to be preassigned to one of the six segments (three local, three cascade) within the hub as a default setting. Administration of the per-port configuration switching feature overrides this setting. |
