GE Industrial Solutions AF-600 FP OPCMBTCP Modbus TCP Option - Manual (Page 13)

3.1.6 Recommended Design Rules
While designing Ethernet networks special attention and caution must be taken regarding active network components.
While designing a network for line topology it is important to notice that a small delay is added with each every switch in the line.
It is not recommended to connect more than 32 drives in a line at any API. Exceeding the recommended design rules, may result in failing communication.
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