Enterasys Networks 2H252-25R - Manual (Page 9)

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Contents
Figures ............................................................................................................................................ix
Tables.............................................................................................................................................. x
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Using This Guide.............................................................................................................xi
Structure of This Guide ...................................................................................................xi
Related Documents........................................................................................................xii
Document Conventions................................................................................................. xiii
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1
Connectivity .................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................................ 1-3
1.1.4 SmartTrunk ..................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................................... 1-4
1.1.6 Broadcast Suppression................................................................... 1-4
1.1.7 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions ........................................................ 1-4
1.1.8 Rate Limiting ................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.9 Flow Control.................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.10 GARP Switch Operation ................................................................. 1-5
1.1.11 802.1 Port Priority ........................................................................... 1-6
1.1.12 Management ................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.13 Switching Options ........................................................................... 1-6
1.1.14 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs.......................................................... 1-6
1.1.15 Standards Compatibility .................................................................. 1-7
1.1.16 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................................... 1-7
1.1.17 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