Table Of Contents - Cabletron Systems 2E48-27R User Manual

CHAPTER 1
1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 2E4X-27R Overview .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4
1.3.3 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Management ................................................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-6
1.3.10 Optional Features ........................................................... 1-7
1.4 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-8
1.5 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-9
1.6 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-10
CHAPTER 2
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-F Network ..................................................................... 2-1
2.3 FOIRL Fiber Optic Network ......................................................... 2-2
2.4 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-2
2.5 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3
3.1 Unpacking the 2E4X-27R ............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing the Device .................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4
3.3.3 Connecting Power to the 2E4X-27R ............................... 3-7
3.4 Connecting to the Network .......................................................... 3-8
3.4.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1
Through 24 ..................................................................... 3-9
3.4.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX.............. 3-10
3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-12
3.5 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-14
2E48-27R/2E49-27R User's Guide
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION
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