Enterasys Networks 6H352-25 manual Network Requirements, SmartTrunk Feature, 10BASE-T Network

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Network Requirements

Before installing the 6H352-25, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following:

•SmartTrunk (Section 2.1)

•10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2)

•100BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3)

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

NOTE: The Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide and Cabling Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site: http://www.enterasys.com/

2.1SmartTrunk FEATURE

Before connecting the 6H352-25 to a network so it can take advantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for proper operation. Refer to the SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional information.

2.210BASE-T NETWORK

When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to any of the 6H352-25 ports (1 through 24), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.

NOTE: If a port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used. Category 3 cabling does not meet 100 Mbps specifications. For 10 Mbps operation only, Category 3 or Category 5 cabling can be used. Refer to Section 2.3 for information about 100BASE-TX networks and cabling.

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