Cabletron Systems 2H23-50R - Manual (Page 9)

2H23-50R/2H33-37R 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 Overview...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4
1.3.3 Auto-Negotiation ............................................................. 1-4
1.3.4 SmartTrunking ................................................................ 1-5
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Management ................................................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-6
1.3.8 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-7
1.3.9 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-7
1.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-7
1.4 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-7
1.4.1
Fast Ethernet Interface Modules..................................... 1-8
1.4.2 High Speed Interface Modules ....................................... 1-8
1.5 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-9
1.6 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-10
1.7 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 Device.................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the Device .................................................................... 3-3
3.4.1
Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-3
3.4.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4
3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device .................................... 3-7