Cabletron Systems 2208 - Manual (Page 9)

2H22-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide vii
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 2H22-08R Overview .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1
Auto-Negotiation ............................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-4
1.3.4 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-5
1.3.7 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-5
1.3.8 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-5
1.4 Local Management ...................................................................... 1-6
1.4.1
Broadcast Suppression................................................... 1-6
1.4.2 Port Redirect Function .................................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)........................... 1-7
1.4.4 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-8
1.6 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-9
1.7 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-10
1.8 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-11
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network ..................................................................... 2-1
2.3 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-2
2.4 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the 2H22-08R ............................................................ 3-2
3.3 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the 2H22-08R ............................................................... 3-3
3.4.1
Tabletop and Shelf Installations...................................... 3-3
3.4.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4
3.5 Connecting Power to the 2H22-08R............................................ 3-6