Bosch FPA-5000 - Initial setup

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Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Networking guide 07.2019 | 5.9 | F.01U.247.450
2 connected panels form the smallest possible loop. The diameter of this network is equal to
2, as the internal RSTP switches are located between the end points.
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Figure5.1: Network diameter of a loop with 2 panels
In a panel loop without external RSTP switches, the diameter of the network corresponds to
the number of installed panels.
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Figure5.2: Network diameter of a loop with 6 panels
If a backbone and sub-loops are connected to each other via Ethernet switches, then these
external RSTP switches must also be taken into account.