Cabletron Systems 2E42-27 User Manual

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Cabletron Systems 2E42-27 User Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s GuideviiCONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-11.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-11.3 2E4X-27 Features ....................................................................... 1-21.4 2E4X-27 Overview....................................................................... 1-41.4.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-41.4.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-51.4.3 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-51.4.4 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-61.4.5 Management ................................................................... 1-61.4.6 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-71.4.7 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-71.4.8 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-71.4.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-71.4.10 Optional Features ........................................................... 1-81.5 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-91.6 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-101.7 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-11CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-12.2 10BASE-T Network ..................................................................... 2-12.3 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-22.4 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION3.1 Unpacking the 2E4X-27............................................................... 3-23.2 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-23.3 Installing the 2E4X-27 ................................................................. 3-33.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-33.3.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-43.3.3 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27 or 2E43-27 ............... 3-73.3.4 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27R or 2E43-27R .......... 3-8