Cabletron Systems 2H253-25R Installation & User Manual

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xvAbout This GuideWelcome to the 2H253-25R SmartSwitch 2200 Installation User’s Guide. This guide describesthe 2H253-25R SmartSwitch 2200 device and provides information concerning networkrequirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use LocalManagement to configure and manage the 2H253-25R, refer to the Cabletron SystemsSmartSwitch Series 2E253, 2H252, 2H253 and 2H258 Local Management User’s Guide.USING THIS GUIDERead through this guide and the SmartSwitch Series 2E253, 2H252, 2H253 and 2H258 LocalManagement User’s Guide to completely understand the 2H253-25R capabilities and LocalManagement functions.A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networksand their physical layer components is helpful when using this device.STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDEThis guide is organized as follows:Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the 2H253-25R and its features. Directions forobtaining additional information or help from Cabletron Systems are also included in this chapter.Chapter 2, Network Requirements, explains the network requirements to consider beforeinstalling the 2H253-25R.Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2H253-25R and connectsegments to the device.Important NoticeDepending on the firmware version used in the 2H253-25R, some features described in thisdocument may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the 2H253-25R todetermine which features are supported.NOTEIn this document, the device is referred to as either the “2H253-25R” or the “device”.