You can connect the hub to another HP hub or bridge in three ways shown below. You can
directly connect a computer in the first way shown. Note that fiber-optic cabling may pass
through intermediate connector panels. See the HP EtherTwist Technical Reference Guide (p/n
5091-3237E) for information on the number of other hubs that can be connected (called
cascading hubs), cable segment length limits, and other topology limitations.
Fiber-Optic Port to AUI Port
ThinLAN Port to ThinLAN Port
Fiber-Optic Port to Fiber-Optic Port
3. Connect the hub to devices and networks
Duplex fiber-
optic cable
Fiber-optic
transceiver
attached to
AUI port
Fiber-
optic
port
Fiber-
Optic
Hub
Plus
Any hub,
bridge,
router, or
end node
ThinLAN cable
BNC “T” attached
to ThinLAN port
Any hub
or other
device
with BNC
connector
Fiber-
Optic
Hub
Plus
Fiber-
Optic
Hub
Plus
Fiber-
Optic
Hub
Plus
Fiber-
optic
port
Fiber-
optic
port
Duplex fiber-
optic cable
2-6 Installation
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