Cabletron Systems 6000 - Manual (Page 13)

6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25 User’s Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and
6E139-25 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Modules User’s Guide . This
guide describes the 6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25
Interface Modules and provides information concerning network
requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local
Management.
1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the interface module
features, capabilities, and Local Management functions. A general
working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful
when using these devices.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, describes
the features of the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25, provides instructions on
obtaining additional help and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2 , Network Requirements , explains the network requirements
to consider before installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 into the 6C105
SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.
Chapter 3 , Installation , provides instructions on how to install the
modules in the chassis and connect segments to the devices.
Chapter 4 , Troubleshooting , details the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25
LANVIEW LEDs that enable you to quickly diagnose
network/operational problems.
NOTE
Unless noted differently, the information in this guide applies to
all four SmartSwitch 6000 interface modules, which are
referred to as either the “6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25” or the
“module(s)”.