Chapter 2 Network Requirements; Smarttrunk - Cabletron Systems 6E122-26 User Manual

Before installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 or Fast Ethernet Interface
Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), review the requirements
and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following:
•

SmartTrunk

• 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network
• 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network
• 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network
The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory
performance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may
produce poor network performance.
The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide and SmartTrunk User's
NOTE
Guide, referred to in the following sections, can be found on
the Cabletron Systems World Wide Web
site: http://www.cabletron.com/
2.1 SmartTrunk
To connect the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to a network so it can take
advantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning
port connections and configurations that must be followed for proper
operation. Refer to the Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User's Guide for
additional information.
6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User's Guide
CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
(Section 2.1)
(Section 2.2)
(Section 2.3)
(Section 2.4)
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