About This Guide; Using This Guide; Structure Of This Guide - Enterasys 2200 Installation & User Manual

Welcome to the 2H258-17R SmartSwitch 2200 Installation User's Guide. This guide describes
the 2H258-17R SmartSwitch 2200 device and provides information concerning network
requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local
Management to configure and manage the 2H258-17R, refer to the SmartSwitch Series 2E253,
2H252, 2H253, and 2H258 Local Management User's Guide.
Depending on the firmware version used in the 2H258-17R, some features described in
this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the
2H258-17R to determine which features are supported.

USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide to completely understand the 2H258-17R capabilities and how to install it.
A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks
and their physical layer components is helpful when using this device.
NOTE: In this document, the device is referred to as either the "2H258-17R" or the
"device".

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the 2H258-17R and its features. Directions for
obtaining additional information or help from Enterasys Networks are also included in this
chapter.
Chapter 2, Network
installing the 2H258-17R.
Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2H258-17R and connect
segments to the device.
Important Notice
Requirements, explains the network requirements to consider before

About This Guide

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