Cabletron Systems 2E42-27, 2E43-27 Chapter Network Requirements, SmartTrunk, 2.2 10BASE-T NETWORK

CHAPTER 2

NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the 2E4X-27 or Fast Ethernet Interface Module (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), 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-TX Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3)

•100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network (Section 2.4)

The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may produce poor network performance.

NOTE

The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide and SmartTrunk User’s Guide, referred to in the following sections can be found on the Cabletron Systems World Wide Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/

2.1SmartTrunk

To connect the 2E4X-27 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 Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional information.

2.210BASE-T NETWORK

When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to any of the 2E4X-27 ports (Interfaces 1 through 24), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide for details.

2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide 2-1