Cabletron Systems STS16-20R Switch User Manual


 
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Introduction SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-20R Token Ring Switches Installation and User Guide
Front Panel Details
The front panel details of the switches are illustrated in Figure 2. This section lists
all the connectors, controls, and LEDs of the front panel.
Figure 2. Location of LEDs, Switches and Connectors
The MANAGEMENT Port
The 9-pin, male, Out-of-Band Management (OBM) port labeled MANAGEMENT
functions as a DTE port.
This port enables attachment of a terminal, either local or remote, through a modem
connection. The terminal can be used to configure and monitor the switch.
The Out-of-Band Management port automatically detects the baud rate of the
terminal to which it is attached.
Token Ring Ports
Twenty shielded RJ-45 connectors for Token Ring connection.
Support for the IBM Cabling System via 150 ohm, shielded twisted-pair
(150 ohm STP); or 100 or 120 ohm unshielded twisted-pair via Category
3, 4, or 5 cables.
These ports allow half-duplex (HDX) or full-duplex (FDX) connections to
other switches, hubs, or end nodes.
The SmartStack STS16-20D/STS16-20R will automatically sense what type
of Token Ring connection is being employed on each of its ports, whether it is: