Connecting to the Network

3.5CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

This section provides the procedures for connecting UTP and fiber optic segments from the network or other devices to the 2E43-51.

NOTE

If the 2E43-51 is being installed in a network using SmartTrunking, there are rules concerning the network cable and port configurations that must be followed for SmartTrunking to operate properly. Before connecting the cables, refer to the SmartTrunk User’s Guide for the configuration information.

Ports 1 through 4 are MicroLANs (ENET 1 through 4) with each one consisting of 12 UTP connections via a 50-pin RJ21 connector. Ports 5 and 6 support FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.

The FE-100TX has an RJ45 connector for a UTP cable connection. The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have SC connectors for fiber optic cable connections.

Refer to Section 3.5.1 to make UTP connections to ENET 1 through ENET 4.

Refer to Section 3.5.2 to make a UTP connection to an FE-100TX in port slot 5 or 6.

Refer to Section 3.5.3 to make a fiber optic cable connection to an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in port slot 5 or 6.

Refer to the associated High Speed Interface Module user’s guide to make connections to an optional High Speed Interface Module installed in the HSIM slot.

3.5.1Connecting Cables to ENETs 1 Through 4

The device uses four RJ21 connectors for the MicroLAN (ENET) connections, each supporting 12 Ethernet ports. All Ethernet ports have internal crossovers.

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Cabletron Systems 2E43-51R manual Connecting to the Network, Connecting Cables to ENETs 1 Through