Cabletron Systems 2E42-27 Switch User Manual


 
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