Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 Switch User Manual


 
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 6H12X-08 Overview .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Connectivity ....................................................................1-3
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)........................... 1-3
1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Management...................................................................1-5
1.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................... 1-6
1.3.6 Switching Options........................................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Standards Compatibility..................................................1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................ 1-7
1.4 Local Management Features....................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 Broadcast Suppression................................................... 1-7
1.4.2 Port Redirect Function.................................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Distributed Chassis Management...................................1-7
1.4.4 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-8
1.5 Optional Features........................................................................ 1-8
1.6 Document Conventions ............................................................. 1-10
1.7 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-11
1.8 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-12
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 6H12X-08 ............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installing 6H12X-08 Options........................................................ 3-2
3.3 Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 Chassis......................... 3-3
3.4 Connecting to the Network .......................................................... 3-5
3.4.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1
Through 6 ....................................................................... 3-5
3.4.2 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the FE-100TX... 3-8
3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-10
3.5 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-12