Cabletron Systems 6E122-26 User Manual

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide 2-1CHAPTER 2NETWORK REQUIREMENTSBefore installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 or Fast Ethernet InterfaceModules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), review the requirementsand specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following:• SmartTrunk (Section 2.1)• 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2)• 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3)• 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network (Section 2.4)The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactoryperformance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines mayproduce poor network performance.2.1 SmartTrunkTo connect the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to a network so it can takeadvantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerningport connections and configurations that must be followed for properoperation. Refer to the Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide foradditional information.NOTEThe Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide and SmartTrunk User’sGuide, referred to in the following sections, can be found onthe Cabletron Systems World Wide Website: http://www.cabletron.com/