Ethernet topologies

BK9053

Since the BK9053 has only one port, a conventional star topology must be used.

BK9103

The BK9103 features an internal triple switch with two external ports and one internal port. The internal switch facilitates creation of a line topology. A maximum of 20 BK9103s can be connected in series in a physical line. The maximum distance between two BK9103s is 100 m. The maximum overall line length is therefore 2 km. No further switch may be included in this line.

The BK9103 also enables a classic star topology to be set up. In this case the second port is not used. Both port interfaces are equivalent.