Chapter 2: Network Requirements; 100Base-Fx Multimode Fiber-Optic Network - Enterasys A2H124-24FX Hardware Installation Manual

Before installing the device, review the requirements and specifications in this chapter
concerning the following:
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100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network

1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network
1000BASE-T Twisted Pair Gigabit Ethernet Network
100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network
The A2H124‐24FX provides 24 ports that support 100 Mbps multimode fiber‐optic
connectivity via 24 fixed front‐panel MT‐RJ ports. The 24 fixed front‐panel ports support
100BASE‐FX fiber‐optic cabling, configured as fixed 100 full duplex, auto‐negotiation
disabled. The device at the other end of the fiber‐optic segment must meet 100BASE‐FX
Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps. Make sure to
check your network diameter specifications. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.
Note: The network installation must meet the requirements described in this chapter to
ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor
network performance.
Note: The SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide and the Cabling Guide referred to in the
following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site:
http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals
For details about obtaining the manuals, refer to
Network Requirements
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