Interconnecting the System
Hardware Installation
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Printer Hub The Printer Hub option (M3159A #H21) provides the capability to connect up to 4
Information Center systems to a single HP LaserJet printer. Figure 5-30 shows a wiring
diagram for 2 Information Centers connected to a Printer Hub. Additional information on
Printer Hub installation is given in the IntelliVue Information Center Printer Hub
Installation Note shipped with the Printer Hub.
Note Printer Option #M3159A #A02 with LAN connectivity must be specified.
The maximum cabling distance between an Information Center and the Printer is 200 m (656
ft.), using 2, 100 m Category 5 UTP cables, as shown in Figure 5-30.
Crossover cables are not required.
Information Centers can be connected to ports 1-7.
The Printer should be connected to Port 8MDI-X
Figure 5-30 Wiring Diagram for M3159A-#H21 Printer Hub
HP LaserJet Printer
Information Center
Printer Hub
Category 5 UTP cable (90 m max)
Category 5 UTP cable (90 m max)
OR
POWER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8MDI-X 8MDI
LINK/ACT
100M
FULL/COL