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Introduction

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the 2E253-49R SmartSwitch 2200 device and provides information about
how to obtain additional support from Cabletron Systems.

1.1

OVERVIEW

The 2E253-49R (

Figure 1-1

) is a standalone device that has 48 10BASE-T switched ports

connected through 4 RJ21 front panel connectors, and 1 slot that can support either an optional
High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) or a Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM). The
HSIMs and VHSIMs are available from Cabletron Systems.

Each of the 48 10BASE-T switched ports can operate in either standard or full duplex mode of
operation. Full duplex mode is the default mode as determined by auto-negotiation. Full duplex
can also be manually configured.

Figure 1-1

2E253-49R SmartSwitch 2200 Device

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the 2E253-49R, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the 2E253-49R to
determine which features are supported.

2600-01

2E253-49R

COM

RESET

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PWR

CPU

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ETHERNET WORKGROUP SWITCH

System LEDs

COM Port

RESET Button

Receive (RX)
Transmit (TX)
LEDs

HSIM/VHSIM Slot

48 Ports (10 Mbps)