Cabletron Systems 7H02-06 - Manual (Page 9)

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Cabletron Systems 7H02-06 Fast Ethernet
SmartSwitch
™ Interface Module Installation Guide. This guide is a
simple reference for installing and using the 7H02-06 Module.
Before installing the module, carefully read this manual to gain a
full understanding of its capabilities.
The 7H02-06 Module is a six port Fast Ethernet module that
supports 10/100 operation in both half and full duplex. The 7H02-
06 Module supports auto negotiation allowing it to automatically
use the fastest link both it and the attached device are capable of.
Connectivity to the ports is provided by 5 RJ45 connectors and one
Fast Ethernet Port Interface Module (FEPIM), allowing either
Category 5 twisted pair or multimode fiber optic cabling. This
module connects to a network and the 7X00 SmartSwitch Control
Module in the 7C03, 7C04 or 7C04-R MMAC SmartSwitch via a
SmartSwitch bus.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Chapter 1, Introduction , discusses the capabilities and special
features of Cabletron Systems 7H02-06 Module. This chapter also
includes a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, Network Requirements , contains a list of available
FEPIMs and the network requirements that should be considered
before installing the 7H02-06 Module.
Chapter 3, Installation , contains instructions for installing the
7H02-06 in the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch, the 7C04 Workgroup
SmartSwitch or the 7C04-R Workgroup SmartSwitch.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting , contains instructions for using
LANVIEW ® (Cabletron Systems built-in diagnostic and status
monitoring system).
Chapter 5, Technical Specifications, provides detailed information
about the physical characteristics of the 7H02-06 Module.