Cabletron Systems 2H253-25R - Manual (Page 13)

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Contents
Figures .......................................................................................................................................... xiii
Tables............................................................................................................................................xiv
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Using This Guide............................................................................................................xv
Structure of This Guide ..................................................................................................xv
Related Documents.......................................................................................................xvi
Document Conventions................................................................................................ xvii
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1
Connectivity .................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Auto-Negotiation ............................................................................. 1-2
1.1.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................................... 1-3
1.1.4 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................................ 1-3
1.1.5 SmartTrunk ..................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.6 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................................... 1-4
1.1.7 Broadcast Suppression................................................................... 1-4
1.1.8 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions ........................................................ 1-4
1.1.9 Rate Limiting ................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.10 Flow Control.................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.11 GARP Switch Operation ................................................................. 1-6
1.1.12 802.1 Port Priority ........................................................................... 1-6
1.1.13 Management ................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.14 Switching Options ........................................................................... 1-6
1.1.15 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs.......................................................... 1-7
1.1.16 Standards Compatibility .................................................................. 1-7
1.1.17 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................................... 1-7
1.1.18 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................ 1-7
1.2 Getting Help .................................................................................................... 1-8
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NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 100BASE-TX Network..................................................................................... 2-2