Cabletron Systems 2E43-27R, 2E42-27R manual Contents

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	..................................................................................	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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