2E43-51/2E43-51R User’s Guide vii

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................1-1
1.3 2E43-51 Overview....................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Connectivity.................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................1-4
1.3.3 Auto-Negotiation............................................................. 1-4
1.3.4 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Management................................................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Switching Options........................................................... 1-6
1.3.8 Standards Compatibility.................................................. 1-6
1.3.9 Year 2000 Compliant...................................................... 1-7
1.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................ 1-7
1.4 Optional Features........................................................................ 1-7
1.4.1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.....................................1-7
1.4.2 High Speed Interface Modules .......................................1-8
1.5 Document Conventions............................................................... 1-8
1.6 Getting Help.................................................................................1-9
1.7 Related Manuals........................................................................1-10
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 Required Tools............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the 2E43-51............................................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing Options......................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the 2E43-51..................................................................3-3
3.4.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation.......................................... 3-3
3.4.2 Rackmount Installation ...................................................3-4
3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Devices...................................3-7
3.4.3.1 Connecting Power to the 2E43-51 ................. 3-7
3.4.3.2 Connecting Power to the 2E43-51R............... 3-8