Cabletron Systems 2E43-51R manual Contents

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

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