CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

 

1.1

Using This Guide

1-1

1.2

Structure of This Guide

1-1

1.3

2E4X-27 Features

1-2

1.4

2E4X-27 Overview

1-4

 

1.4.1

Connectivity

1-4

 

1.4.2

Full Duplex Switched Ethernet

1-5

 

1.4.3

SmartTrunk

1-5

 

1.4.4

Runtime IP Address Discovery

1-6

 

1.4.5

Management

1-6

 

1.4.6

Switching Options

1-7

 

1.4.7

Standards Compatibility

1-7

 

1.4.8

Year 2000 Compliant

1-7

 

1.4.9

LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

1-7

 

1.4.10

Optional Features

1-8

1.5

Document Conventions

1-9

1.6

Getting Help

1-10

1.7

Related Manuals

1-11

CHAPTER 2

NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

 

2.1

SmartTrunk

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2-1

2.2

10BASE-T Network

2-1

2.3

100BASE-TX Network

2-2

2.4

100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network

2-2

CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

 

3.1

Unpacking the 2E4X-27

3-2

3.2

Installing Options

3-2

3.3

Installing the 2E4X-27

3-3

 

3.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation

3-3

 

3.3.2

Rackmount Installation

3-4

 

3.3.3 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27 or 2E43-27

3-7

 

3.3.4 Connecting Power to the 2E42-27R or 2E43-27R

3-8

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