User`s manual

THE IBM 5250 ENVIRONMENT
AXIS AX-3 Cobra+ Technical Reference 9
Physical Connection
Three different cabling methods can be used.
Cabling methods and characteristics:
Cabling Method Characteristics
Standard Twinax Cable Cable through (multi-drop)
Max. length 1525 m
Max. 11 cable junctions
Termination after last unit
IBM Cabling System Multi purpose: Can be used for Token Ring, Coax, etc.
Cables routed as a star
Electrically connected as cable through (multi-drop)
Max. cable length 770 m
Max. signal run length 1525 m
Impedance matching device needed at both ends
Termination after last unit
Not to be mixed with standard twinax cable
Telephone Twisted Pair Uses standard telephone wire
Star configuration
Max. cable length 305 m (depends on equipment used)
Balun at each unit
Termination at each unit