MRV Communications MR2228-S2C manual Contents

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Overview	1
Switch Architecture	1
Network Management Options	2
Description of Hardware	2
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports	2
1000BASE-T/SFP Ports	2
Stacking Ports	3
Port and System Status LEDs	3
Power Supply Receptacles	5
Features and Benefits	6
Connectivity	6
Expandability	6
Performance	6
Management	7
Chapter 2: Network Planning	8
Introduction to Switching	8
Application Examples	8
Collapsed Backbone	8
Network Aggregation Plan	9
Remote Connections with Fiber Cable	10
Making VLAN Connections	11
Application Notes	12
Chapter 3: Installing the Switch	13
Selecting a Site	13
Ethernet Cabling	13
Equipment Checklist	14
Package Contents	14
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment	14
Mounting	14
Rack Mounting	15
Desktop or Shelf Mounting	16
Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver	17
Connecting Switches in a Stack	17
Connecting to a Power Source	18
Connecting to the Console Port	19
Wiring Map for Serial Cable	19
Chapter 4: Making Network Connections	21
Connecting Network Devices	21
Twisted-Pair Devices	21
Cabling Guidelines	21
Connecting to PCs, Servers, Hubs and Switches	21
Network Wiring Connections	22
Fiber Optic SFP Devices	23
Connectivity Rules	24
1000BASE-T Cable Requirements	24
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Collision Domain	25
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Collision Domain	25
10 Mbps Ethernet Collision Domain	25
Cable Labeling and Connection Records	25
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	27
Diagnosing Switch Indicators	27

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