Chapter 2: Network Requirements; 10Base-Tx Twisted Pair Network - Enterasys SecureStack A2 A2H254-16 Hardware Installation Manual

Before installing the device, review the requirements and specifications in this chapter
concerning the following:
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10BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network

100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network
1000BASE-T Twisted Pair Gigabit Ethernet Network
100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network
1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network
10BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network
When connecting a 10BASE‐TX segment to one of the fixed RJ45 ports (odd numbered
ports 1‐15), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE
802.3‐2002 standard for 10BASE‐TX. 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
Note: If a port is to operate at 100 or 1000 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used.
Category 3 cabling does not meet the 100 or 1000 Mbps specifications. For 10 Mbps
operation only, Category 3, Category 4, or Category 5 cabling can be used. Refer to
100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network
Ethernet Network (page 2-2) for information about 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T
networks and cabling.
Network Requirements
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