Cabletron Systems 2E42-27 manual Chapter Introduction, Using This Guide, Structure Of This Guide

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R SmartSwitch 2200 User’s Guide. This guide describes the 2E42-27,2E42-27R,2E43-27, and 2E43-27R SmartSwitch 2200 devices and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.

1.1USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide completely to understand the 2E42-27,

2E42-27R, 2E43-27, and 2E43-27R features, capabilities, and Local Management functions. 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

Unless noted differently, the information in this guide applies to all four of the SmartSwitch 2200 devices, which are referred to as either “2E4X-27” or “device.”

1.2STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly describes the 2E4X-27 features. Directions about how to obtain additional help and a list of related manuals are also included.

Chapter 2, Network Requirements, explains the network requirements to consider before installing the 2E4X-27.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the 2E4X-27 and connect segments to the device.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, describes the function of the LANVIEW LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.

Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 2E4X-27.

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