Chapter 2: Network Requirements; 10Base-T Network - Enterasys SecureStack B2 B2G124-24 Hardware Installation Manual

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

100BASE-TX Network
1000BASE-FX Network
1000BASE-T Network
10BASE-T Network
When connecting a 10BASE‐TX segment to one of the RJ45 fixed ports (1 through 24 on
B2G124‐24, 1 through 48 on B2G124‐48, or 1 through 48 on B2H124‐48), 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 B2 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 Network (page 2-2) and
about 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks and cabling.
Network Requirements
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