Cabletron Systems 6000 - Manual (Page 7)

6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25 User’s Guide v
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview............................................. 1-2
1.3.1
Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4
1.3.3 Management ................................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-5
1.3.6 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-5
1.3.7 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-5
1.3.8 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-6
1.4 Local Management Features....................................................... 1-6
1.4.1
Distributed Chassis Management ................................... 1-6
1.4.2 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Broadcast Suppression................................................... 1-7
1.4.4 Port Redirect Function .................................................... 1-7
1.4.5 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-8
1.4.6 Additional Local Management Functions ........................ 1-8
1.5 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-9
1.6 Document Conventions ............................................................. 1-10
1.7 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-10
1.8 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-12
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-F Network ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 FOIRL Network............................................................................ 2-2
2.4 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-2
2.5 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25..................................... 3-1
3.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Options ............................................... 3-2
3.4 Power Supply Requirements ....................................................... 3-2
3.5 Installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Into the 6C105 Chassis . 3-3