Cabletron Systems 2H23-50R Switch User Manual


 
2H23-50R/2H33-37R User’s Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the
2H23-50R/2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 User’s Guide
.
This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate
the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R SmartSwitch 2100 standalone devices and
provides information concerning network requirements, installation,
troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.
1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the 2H23-50R and
2H33-37R capabilities and Local Management functions. A general
working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful
when using this device.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1,
Introduction
, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly
describes the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R features. Directions about how to
obtain additional help and a list of related manuals are also included.
Chapter 2,
Network Requirements
, explains the network requirements
to consider before installing the 2H23-50R or the 2H33-37R.
Chapter 3,
Installation
, provides instructions on how to install the
2H23-50R and 2H33-37R and connect networks to those devices.
Chapter 4,
Troubleshooting
, describes the function of the LANVIEW
LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.
Chapter 5,
Local Management
, describes how to access and use Local
Management to configure and manage the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R.
NOTE
Unless it is noted differently, the information in this guide
applies to both the 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R SmartSwitch
2100 devices. The 2H23-50R and 2H33-37R are also referred
to as the “device”.