Chapter 2: Network Requirements; 10Base-T Network - Enterasys SecureStack A2 A2H124-24P Hardware Installation Manual

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

100BASE-TX Network
1000BASE-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
A2H124‐24P, 1 through 48 on A2H124‐48P), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet
network requirements of the IEEE 802.3‐2002 standard for 10BASE‐TX. Refer to the
Cabling Guide for details.
Note: 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.
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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