Cabletron Systems SEH100TX-22 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems SEH100TX-22100BASE-T Stackable Hub User’s Guide. This manual provides installation instructions, troubleshooting and reference information for the SEH100TX-22.

NOTE

The terms SEH (Stackable Ethernet Hub) and SEHI (Stackable Ethernet Hub with Intelligence) are used throughout this manual when referring to the SEH100TX-22 and the SEHI100TX-22, respectively.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the SEH. A general knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when installing the SEH.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents and describes the objectives and conventions of this manual. This chapter also provides information about how to get help and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, SEH Features and Options, briefly describes SEH features and provides information about available options.

Chapter 3, Installation Requirements and Specifications, provides installation requirements, network guidelines, and SEH specifications.

Chapter 4, Installation, contains instructions for installing the SEH as a stackable or standalone hub.

Chapter 5, Connecting to the Network, explains how to connect the SEH to the network using the various media types.

Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to troubleshoot network problems.

Appendix A, EPIM Information, provides specifications, cabling information, and switch settings for the Ethernet Port Interface Modules.

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Contents 100BASE-T Stackable HUB USER’S Guide Page SEH100TX User’s Guide DOC Notice Cabletron Software Program License Declaration of Conformity Contents Contents Chapter Introduction Using this ManualFollowing conventions are used throughout this document Document ConventionsYour email address Getting HelpRelated Manuals HubSTACK 100BASE-TX HUB with Lanview SEH100TX-22 Chapter SEH Features and OptionsSEH Overview SEH FeaturesRack Mounting Capabilities Stackable CapabilitiesEpim Optional EPIMsChapter Installation Requirements Specifications Cable SpecificationsHubSTACK Interconnect Cable Requirements UTP Cable Specifications Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications Class I Network Network Cable LengthsRJ45 Network Port Pinouts Network Port SpecificationsAgency Approvals Operating SpecificationsImmunity Physical SpecificationsSEH100TX User’s Guide Unpacking the SEH Chapter InstallationHubSTACK 100BASE-TX HUB with Lanview SEH100TX-22 Tabletop or Shelf InstallationScrews Strain-Relief Bracket Rackmount InstallationRack Mounting the SEH Powering Up and Stacking the SEH Powering UP and Stacking the SEHStacking SEH Hubs with an Sehi Repeat steps 3 through 6 until all SEH hubs are connected Stacking Unmanaged SEH Hubs Together Installing AN EpimInstalling an Epim SEH100TX User’s Guide Chapter Connecting to the Network Connecting the SEH100TX-22 to the NetworkConnecting to Network Ports SEH Network Ports Connecting to an EPIM-100TXPosition X crossed over RX+ TX+ Position = Not crossed over Nnecting an EPIM-100FX or EPIM-100FMB EPIM-100FX Port Testing the InstallationSEH100TX User’s Guide Installation Test Chapter TroubleshootingUsing Lanview SEH100TX-22 Epim 1 RCV LED Epim 2 RCV LED Epim Specifications Appendix a Epim InformationEPIM-100TX EPIM-100FX Figure A-3 EPIM-100FMB EPIM-100FMBTable A-2 provides the specifications for the EPIM-100FMB Numerics IndexIndex-2 SEH100TX User’s Guide Power Supply Cord