Enterasys Networks B2G124-24 manual Network Requirements, 10BASE-T Network

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Network Requirements

Before installing the device, review the requirements and specifications in this chapter concerning the following:

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10BASE-T Network	2-1
100BASE-TX Network	2-2
1000BASE-FX Network	2-2
1000BASE-T Network	2-2

Note: The network installation must meet the requirements described in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.

Note: The SecureStack B2 Configuration Guide and the Cabling Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site: http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

For details about obtaining the manuals, refer to “Related Documents” on page xvi.

10BASE-T Network

When connecting a 10BASE‐TX segment to one of the RJ45 fixed ports (1 through 24 on B2G124‐24, 1 through 48 on B2G124‐48, or 1 through 48 on B2H124‐48), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3‐2002 standard for 10BASE‐TX. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.

Note: If a port is to operate at 100 or 1000 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used. Category 3 cabling does not meet the 100 or 1000 Mbps specifications. For 10 Mbps operation only, Category 3, Category 4, or Category 5 cabling can be used. Refer to 100BASE-TX Network (page 2-2) and 1000BASE-T Network (page 2-2) for information about 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks and cabling.

Enterasys SecureStack B2 Installation Guide 2-1