Connecting To The Network - Cabletron Systems 2E48-27R User Manual

Chapter 3: Installation
3.4

CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

This section provides the procedures for connecting unshielded twisted
pair (UTP) and fiber optic segments from the network or other devices to
the 2E4X-27R.
If the 2E4X-27R 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 24 on the 2E48-27R has ST connectors for multimode
fiber optic cable connections. Ports 1 through 24 on the 2E49-27R has ST
connectors for single mode fiber optic cable connections. On all of these
devices, ports 25 and 26 support FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3
Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.
The FE-100TX has an RJ45 connector for a twisted pair cable connection.
The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have SC connectors for multimode and
single mode fiber optic cable connections, respectively.
To connect ST fiber optic cables to ports 1 through 24, refer to
Section 3.4.1.
To connect a twisted pair cable to an optional FE-100TX in port slot 25 or
26, refer to Section
To connect an SC fiber optic cable to an optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3
in port slot 25 or 26, refer to
3-8
3.4.2.
Section 3.4.3.
2E48-27R/2E49-27R User's Guide