Re: [foxboro] DNBI Cabling for long Distance

Yes, I didn't think about these at the time even though we use them.  In 
our case it is to keep the WP CPUs in a rack room where they stay cleaner 
and are less susceptible to tampering.  Ours are CAT5 units from Black 
Box.

Corey Clingo
BASF Corporation






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Waleed,


> What about if the DNBI and the processor are separated by a distance of
> greater than 45m, can we use a media converter at both ends and use
> fiber optic cables in between?

We have one workstation istalled this way.  It is definitely a 
configuration not
supported by foxboro, but has worked without problems for us.

One other option to consider is to locate the workstation near the DNBI 
and use
a kvm extender.  High end KVM extenders are available for both PC and Sun
workstations.  Most will support extensions to 1000 feet (although the 
longer
the extension, the lower the video resolution supported).  If you need to 
extend
the serial port also to support a GCIO there are a few manufacturers who 
make a
kvm+serial for Sun (and lots for windows).

Regards,

Kevin FitzGerrell
Carter Holt Harvey, Ltd.
+64 27 460 9994




 
 
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