Cabletron Systems 6E132-25 Switch User Manual


 
6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide v
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview............................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4
1.3.3 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Management...................................................................1-5
1.3.5 Switching Options........................................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Standards Compatibility..................................................1-6
1.3.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................ 1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-6
1.3.10 Local Management Features .......................................... 1-7
1.4 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 ..................................................................... 2-2
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 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25..................................... 3-1
3.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Options ............................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Into the
6C105 Chassis ............................................................................ 3-2