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EDS-510A Series User’s Manual Featured Functions
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Dual-Ring Configuration (applies only to “Turbo Ring V2”)
The “dual-ring” option provides another ring coupling configuration, in which two adjacent rings
share one switch. This type of configuration is ideal for applications that have inherent cabling
difficulties.
Dual-Ring for a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
Ring A
Master
Master
Ring B
Dual-Homing Configuration (applies only to “Turbo Ring V2”)
The “dual-homing” option uses a single Ethernet switch to connect two networks. The primary
path is the operating connection, and the backup path is a back-up connection that is activated in
the event that the primary path connection fails.
Dual-Homing for a “Turbo Ring V2” Ring
Primary
Path
Ring A
Master
Master
Ring B
Backup
Path