10Base-T Network; 100Base-Tx Network; 100Base-Fx Network; 1000Base Network - Enterasys Matrix E1 1H582-25 Installation Manual

10BASE-T Network

2.2 10BASE-T NETWORK
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to one of the RJ45 fixed front-panel ports, or to an
optional Ethernet expansion module, ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network
requirements of the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.
NOTE: If a port is to operate at 100 or 1000 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used.
Category 3 cabling does not meet 100 or 1000 Mbps specifications. For 10 Mbps
operation only, Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling can be used. Refer to
Section 2.5
2.3

100BASE-TX NETWORK

When connecting a 100BASE-TX segment to one of the RJ45 fixed front-panel ports, or to an
optional Ethernet expansion module, use Category 5 UTP cabling. The device at the other end of
the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet network
requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps.
NOTE: The fixed ports of the device support Category 5 UTP cabling with an
impedance between 85 and 111 ohms for 100 Mbps operation.
The device is capable of operating at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The device automatically
senses the speed of the other device and adjusts its speed when Auto-Negotiation is
enabled.
2.4

100BASE-FX NETWORK

When connecting a 100BASE-FX segment to an MT-RJ fiber optic multimode port connector on
an optional Ethernet expansion module, the port must meet the optical performance requirements
of the 100BASE-FX, IEEE 802.3u standard. The device at the other end of the segment must also
meet the 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet network requirements to operate at 100 Mbps.
2.5

1000BASE NETWORK

With an optional Ethernet expansion module installed, the device can support 1000BASE-SX/LX,
10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T ports. These ports can support copper wire
connections that operate at 1000 Mbps and are 1000BASE-T compliant. The device at the other
end of the copper connection must also meet the 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet requirements for
the devices to operate at Gigabit speed. When operating at 100 or 1000 Mbps, Category 5 cabling
must be used.
2-2 Network Requirements
for information about 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-TX networks and cabling.
Section 2.3 and