Chapter 2: Network Requirements; 10Base-T Network - Enterasys SecureStack A2 A2H123-24 Hardware Installation Manual

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

100BASE-TX Network
100BASE-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
the A2H123‐24), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the
IEEE 802.3‐2005 standard for 10BASE‐TX. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.
Note: The SecureStack A2 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 an RJ45 port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used.
Category 3 cabling does not meet the 100 Mbps specifications. Refer to
Network (page 2-2) for information about 100BASE-TX networks and cabling.
Network Requirements
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