Cabletron Systems 2E43-27R - Manual (Page 9)

2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R 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 2E4X-27 Features ....................................................................... 1-2
1.4 2E4X-27 Overview....................................................................... 1-4
1.4.1
Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.4.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-5
1.4.3 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-5
1.4.4 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-6
1.4.5 Management ................................................................... 1-6
1.4.6 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-7
1.4.7 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-7
1.4.8 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-7
1.4.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-7
1.4.10 Optional Features ........................................................... 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 Unpacking the 2E4X-27............................................................... 3-2
3.2 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing the 2E4X-27 ................................................................. 3-3
3.3.1
Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4
3.3.3 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27 or 2E43-27 ............... 3-7
3.3.4 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27R or 2E43-27R .......... 3-8