Enterasys Networks A2H124-24FX Network Requirements, 100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network

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Network Requirements

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

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.

100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network

The A2H124‐24FX provides 24 ports that support 100 Mbps multimode fiber‐optic connectivity via 24 fixed front‐panel MT‐RJ ports. The 24 fixed front‐panel ports support 100BASE‐FX fiber‐optic cabling, configured as fixed 100 full duplex, auto‐negotiation disabled. The device at the other end of the fiber‐optic segment must meet 100BASE‐FX Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps. Make sure to check your network diameter specifications. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.

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