6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s GuideviiCONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-11.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-11.3 6H12X-08 Overview .................................................................... 1-31.3.1 Connectivity .................................................................... 1-31.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)........................... 1-31.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-51.3.4 Management ................................................................... 1-51.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................... 1-61.3.6 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-61.3.7 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-61.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-61.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-71.4 Local Management Features....................................................... 1-71.4.1 Broadcast Suppression................................................... 1-71.4.2 Port Redirect Function .................................................... 1-71.4.3 Distributed Chassis Management ................................... 1-71.4.4 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-81.5 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-81.6 Document Conventions ............................................................. 1-101.7 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-111.8 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-12CHAPTER 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 6H12X-08 ............................................................ 3-13.2 Installing 6H12X-08 Options........................................................ 3-23.3 Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 Chassis ......................... 3-33.4 Connecting to the Network .......................................................... 3-53.4.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1Through 6 ....................................................................... 3-53.4.2 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the FE-100TX ... 3-83.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to theFE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-103.5 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-12