Connecting To The Network; Connecting Cables To Enets 1 Through 4 - Cabletron Systems 2E43-51 User Manual

3.5

CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

This section provides the procedures for connecting UTP and fiber optic
segments from the network or other devices to the 2E43-51.
If the 2E43-51 is being installed in a network using
NOTE
SmartTrunking, there are rules concerning the network cable
and port configurations that must be followed for
SmartTrunking to operate properly. Before connecting the
cables, refer to the SmartTrunk User's Guide for the
configuration information.
Ports 1 through 4 are MicroLANs (ENET 1 through 4) with each one
consisting of 12 UTP connections via a 50-pin RJ21 connector. Ports 5
and 6 support FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3 Fast Ethernet
Interface Modules.
The FE-100TX has an RJ45 connector for a UTP cable connection. The
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have SC connectors for fiber optic cable
connections.
Refer to Section 3.5.1
ENET 4.
Refer to Section 3.5.2
slot 5 or 6.
Refer to Section 3.5.3
FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in port slot 5 or 6.
Refer to the associated High Speed Interface Module user's guide to make
connections to an optional High Speed Interface Module installed in the
HSIM slot.
3.5.1

Connecting Cables to ENETs 1 Through 4

The device uses four RJ21 connectors for the MicroLAN (ENET)
connections, each supporting 12 Ethernet ports. All Ethernet ports have
internal crossovers.
2E43-51/2E43-51R User's Guide
to make UTP connections to ENET 1 through
to make a UTP connection to an FE-100TX in port
to make a fiber optic cable connection to an
Connecting to the Network
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