Cabletron Systems 6H129-08 - Manual (Page 9)

6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 6H12X-08 Overview .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1
Connectivity .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)........................... 1-3
1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Management ................................................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................... 1-6
1.3.6 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-7
1.4 Local Management Features....................................................... 1-7
1.4.1
Broadcast Suppression................................................... 1-7
1.4.2 Port Redirect Function .................................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Distributed Chassis Management ................................... 1-7
1.4.4 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-8
1.5 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-8
1.6 Document Conventions ............................................................. 1-10
1.7 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-11
1.8 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-12
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 Unpacking the 6H12X-08 ............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installing 6H12X-08 Options........................................................ 3-2
3.3 Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 Chassis ......................... 3-3
3.4 Connecting to the Network .......................................................... 3-5
3.4.1
Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1
Through 6 ....................................................................... 3-5
3.4.2 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the FE-100TX ... 3-8
3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-10
3.5 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-12