6H122-16 User’s Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
6H122-16 SmartSwitch 6000
Interface Module User’s Guide
. This guide describes the 6H122-16
interface module 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 6H122-16 module
features, capabilities, and Local Management functions. A general
working knowledge of Fast 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, describes
the features of the 6H122-16, and provides instructions for getting
additional help. This chapter also includes a list of technology and user
guides that may be helpful to set up and manage the 6H122-16.
Chapter 2,
Network Requirements
, outlines the network requirements
that must be met before installing the 6H122-16 into the 6C105
SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.
Chapter 3,
Installation
, provides instructions on how to install the
module in the chassis and connect segments to the device.
Chapter 4,
Troubleshooting
, details the 6H122-16 LANVIEW LEDs that
enable quick diagnosis of network or operational problems.
NOTE
In this document, the 6H122-16 interface module is referred to
as either the “6H122-16” or the “module”.