Before installing the module, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter
concerning the following:
• SmartTrunk
(Section
• 1000BASE-T
(Section
• 1000BASE-SX/LX
The network installation must meet the requirements to ensure satisfactory performance of this
equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.
NOTE: The Matrix E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local
Management User's Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the
Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site:
2.1
SMARTTRUNK FEATURE
Before connecting the module 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 Matrix E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local
Management User's Guide for additional information.
2.2
1000BASE-T NETWORK (FIXED FRONT PANEL PORTS)
The fixed front panel ports on the 6G302-06 module provide copper wire connections that can
operate at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) and are 1000BASE-T compliant. The device at the other end of the
copper connection must also meet the 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet requirements for the devices
to operate at Gigabit speed.
2.1)
2.2)
(Section
2.3)
Network Requirements
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