2H23-50R/2H33-37R User’s GuideviiCONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-11.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-11.3 Overview...................................................................................... 1-21.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-41.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-41.3.3 Auto-Negotiation ............................................................. 1-41.3.4 SmartTrunking ................................................................ 1-51.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-51.3.6 Management ................................................................... 1-61.3.7 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-61.3.8 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-71.3.9 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-71.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-71.4 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-71.4.1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules..................................... 1-81.4.2 High Speed Interface Modules ....................................... 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 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-13.2 Unpacking the Device.................................................................. 3-23.3 Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-23.4 Installing the Device .................................................................... 3-33.4.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-33.4.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-43.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device .................................... 3-7