VM600 networking manual MAVM600-NET/E 1 - 11
Edition 9 - February 2018
Some networking terms and definitions
VM600 NETWORKING INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
• Star or star-bus topologies are created, with systems connected to each other using
hubs.
• Easy to expand.
2- 100BASE-T (also known as Fast Ethernet)
• Operates at up to 100 Mbps and uses baseband transmission methods
• Variants depending on physical transmission media include:
100BASE-TX (2 pairs of high-quality twisted pairs, allowing full duplex transmission)
100BASE-T4 (4 pairs of normal-quality twisted pairs)
100BASE-FX (2 multi-mode fiber optic cables)
• Star topology, therefore requires a hub
• Has effectively replaced 10BASE-T.
3- 1000BASE-T (also known as gigabit Ethernet)
• Operates at up to 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) and uses baseband transmission methods
• Variants depending on physical transmission media include:
1000BASE-T (CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT7 twisted pair cabling)
1000BASE-TX (CAT6 or CAT7 twisted pair cabling)
1000BASE-LX (multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cables)
• Used mainly for network backbones or server-to-server connections (clustering)
• Gradually migrating down to replace 100BASE-T.
As well as supporting more complicated LAN based network topologies, Ethernet
communication for a VM600 can be as simple as a crossover cable used to connect the
VM600 rack directly to a host computer. See 4 Setting up an Ethernet connection for
additional information.
1.4.4 Network protocols
Important network protocols for a VM600 system are:
•TCP/IP
• DHCP.
1.4.4.1 The TCP/IP protocol
• The most widely used protocol suite in the world (used for the Internet).
• Most major network operating systems (NOSs) support the use of TCP/IP.
• Originally designed for WAN use, now commonly used for LANs as well.
• Routable protocol that offers true internetworking and interoperability between disparate
NOSs.
• Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) allows automatic IP address assignment
(see 1.4.4.2 The dynamic host configuration protocol).
• Provides full internetwork routing support.
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