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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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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 A2 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 A2H124‐24P, 1 through 48 on A2H124‐48P), 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 an RJ45 port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used.
Category 3 cabling does not meet the 100 Mbps specifications. Refer to
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SecureStack A2 PoE Installation Guide