Cabletron Systems 6H129-08 - Manual (Page 25)

6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 2-1
CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the 6H12X-08 or Fast Ethernet Interface Modules,
review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter
concerning the following:
• SmartTrunk ( Section 2.1 )
• 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network ( Section 2.2 )
• 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network ( Section 2.3 )
• 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network ( Section 2.4 )
The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory
performance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may
produce poor network performance.
2.1 SmartTrunk
To connect the 6H12X-08 to a network so it can take advantage of the
SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning port connections
and configurations that must be followed for proper operation. Refer to
the Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional
information.
2.2 10BASE-T NETWORK
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to an optional FE-100TX, ensure
that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE
802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling
Guide for details.
NOTE
The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide and SmartTrunk User’s
Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the
Cabletron Systems World Wide Web
site: http://www.cabletron.com/