Cabletron Systems ELS100-8TXUF2 manual Preface, Purpose, Audience, Conventions, Organization

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PREFACE

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Cabletron ELS100-8TXUF2 switch.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet local area network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following background:

•Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs

•Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:

A note informs you of special circumstances.

A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage.

Organization

Chapter 1. Product Overview: Describes the features of the switch, front and rear panel components and application examples.

Chapter 2. Installation: Describes the content of your switch shipment, lists site requirements, and provides mounting instructions. Instructions for making connections and powering up the switch are provided as well.

Appendix A. Technical Specifications: Provides a list of standards compliance and certifications as well as physical and operational specifications.

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Contents Installation User Guide ELS100-8TXUF2 Fast Ethernet SwitchPage FCC Notice Industry Canada Notice Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC Program License Agreement 9033029 9033029 9033029 Cabletron Systems Limited Program License Agreement Viii 9033029 Declaration of Conformity 9033029 Table of Contents ELS100-8TXUF2 Conventions PrefacePurpose AudienceXiv Preface Features Product OverviewDescription Name Function Front PanelPort LEDs Defined Rear PanelAuto-negotiation Feature SummariesIeee 802.1D Bridge Frame Buffering and Frame LatencyFlow Control Full Duplex ModeApplication Examples LEDsClient/Server Network Application Client/Server Network ApplicationInstallation Inspecting Your ShipmentSite Requirements Mounting the Switch on a Table or Shelf Mounting the Switch on a Wall Mounting the Switch on a WallPower-Up Verification Powering the SwitchNetwork Cable Requirements CopperFiber 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ports Inserting an RJ-45 Connector into a Port100Base-FX Fiber Ports Inserting a Dual SC Connector into a PortELS100-8TXUF2 General Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsMemory Port SpecificationsMDI/MDI-X Crossover Cable Wiring PhysicalTable A-2. Power Adapter Requirements Power Adapter RequirementsELS100-8TXUF2 Appendix B. Flow Control ELS100-8TXUF2 Term Definition Appendix C.ACRONYMS AbbreviationsELS100-8TXFU2 Index ELS100-8TXUF2
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