Cabletron Systems 2H23-50R Switch User Manual


 
2H23-50R/2H33-37R 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 Overview......................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4
1.3.3 Auto-Negotiation............................................................. 1-4
1.3.4 SmartTrunking ................................................................ 1-5
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Management...................................................................1-6
1.3.7 Switching Options........................................................... 1-6
1.3.8 Standards Compatibility..................................................1-7
1.3.9 Year 2000 Compliant...................................................... 1-7
1.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-7
1.4 Optional Features........................................................................ 1-7
1.4.1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules..................................... 1-8
1.4.2 High Speed Interface Modules ....................................... 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 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the Device.................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Installing Options......................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the Device .................................................................... 3-3
3.4.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-3
3.4.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4
3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device .................................... 3-7