2E48-27R/2E49-27R 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 2E4X-27R Overview.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity.................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................1-4
1.3.3 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Management................................................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Switching Options........................................................... 1-6
1.3.7 Standards Compatibility.................................................. 1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................ 1-6
1.3.10 Optional Features........................................................... 1-7
1.4 Document Conventions............................................................... 1-8
1.5 Getting Help.................................................................................1-9
1.6 Related Manuals........................................................................1-10
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-F Network..................................................................... 2-1
2.3 FOIRL Fiber Optic Network......................................................... 2-2
2.4 100BASE-TX Network................................................................. 2-2
2.5 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network.............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking the 2E4X-27R............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installing Options......................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing the Device.................................................................... 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 2E4X-27R............................... 3-7
3.4 Connecting to the Network.......................................................... 3-8
3.4.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1
Through 24 .....................................................................3-9
3.4.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX..............3-10
3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 .............................................3-12
3.5 Completing the Installation........................................................ 3-14