About This Guide
Welcome to the 2H258-17R SmartSwitch 2200 Installation User’s Guide. This guide describes the 2H258-17R SmartSwitch 2200 device and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the 2H258-17R, refer to the SmartSwitch Series 2E253, 2H252, 2H253, and 2H258 Local Management User’s Guide.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the 2H258-17R, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the 2H258-17R to determine which features are supported.
USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide to completely understand the 2H258-17R capabilities and how to install it.
A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using this device.
NOTE: In this document, the device is referred to as either the “2H258-17R” or the “device”.
STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the 2H258-17R and its features. Directions for obtaining additional information or help from Enterasys Networks are also included in this chapter.
Chapter 2, Network Requirements, explains the network requirements to consider before installing the 2H258-17R.
Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2H258-17R and connect segments to the device.
