Intel 100BASE-TX manual Package Contents, Required Tools and Materials

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Installing and Removing the Express Hub

Package Contents

Before you install the Express hub, check to see that you have these items:

Power cord

100BASE-T hub

Technology by

Bay Networks

Screws &

Feet

Intel Express

100BASE-TX

Stackable Hub

10 bracket screws,	2 mounting
4 rack screws	2 mounting
with nylon washers	brackets

User guide

5907.1

Package contents

If any items are missing or damaged, contact the sales or customer service representative from whom you purchased your equipment.

Required Tools and Materials

To install the Express hub, you need the following tools and materials:

∙Cascade cable (Intel order number EC100CC) for connecting two stacked hubs (a full stack of six hubs requires five cascade cables).

∙#1 Phillips screwdriver for attaching mounting brackets

∙#2 Phillips screwdriver for tightening mounting screws

∙Antistatic mat and wrist strap (attached to an antistatic leash) to protect electronic components from static electricity damage

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Contents 100BASE-TX Page Statement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Limited 1-year hardware warranty Returning a defective productLimitation of liability and remedies Page Contents Index Intel customer support Overview FeaturesPhysical Description Major Components ChassisPin # MDI-X signal MDI signal Port Front PanelRJ-45 100BASE-TX Ports LED Matrix MDI/MDI-X SwitchType Label Color Meaning This shows the LED matrix on the Express hubType Label Color Meaning Expansion Slot 100BASE-T Media Adapter SlotPower Receptacle Cascade ConnectorsRear Panel A P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Installing Removing Express Hub Operating Requirement Environment Site PreparationRequired Tools and Materials Package ContentsInstalling the Hub in a Rack Installing an Express hubCompleting the Installation Installing the Hub on a Table or ShelfPage Installing Multiple Hubs Physical Requirements for Installing Multiple HubsStacking and Cascading Hubs Mounting Requirements for Installing Multiple Hubs Installing Optional Modules in the HubInstalling Network Management Modules Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs Removing an Express hub Removing and Installing Filler Panels Removing a filler panel Making Connections to 100BASE-T Ports Physical Configuration GuidelinesMbps Network Devices Network Configuration DecisionsConnecting Cables to the Hub Checking the LEDs Verifying InstallationColor Status indications Other Items To CheckUnit Numbering Convention 100BASE-T Shared LAN 100BASE-T Network ConfigurationsConnecting 100BASE-T Workstations to the Hub 100BASE-TX 100BASE-T Switched LANA P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Technical Specifications Appendix a Technical Specifications Optional EquipmentElectrical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityEnvironmental Specifications Physical SpecificationsSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic EmissionsOptional Equipment Media AdaptersInterface Options 100BASE-TX Host Modules Network Management ModuleP E N D I Page Appendix B 100BASE-T Topology Rules and Guidelines Physical Layer Media Specifications100BASE-FX Repeater RulesNetwork Topology Extensions 100BASE-T network topology of 400 meters 100BASE-T network topology of 521.6 meters 100BASE-T Calculating Round Trip Collision DelaySTP DTE types Maximum round trip Delay value Index D E NMM D E Intel customer support