2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 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 2H28-08R Overview.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity.................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Switching Options........................................................... 1-3
1.3.3 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................1-3
1.3.4 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-4
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-4
1.3.6 Management................................................................... 1-5
1.3.7 Remote Monitoring (RMON)........................................... 1-5
1.3.8 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................ 1-5
1.3.9 Broadcast Suppression...................................................1-5
1.3.10 Port Redirect Function.................................................... 1-6
1.3.11 Year 2000 Compliance................................................... 1-6
1.3.12 Standards Compatibility.................................................. 1-6
1.4 Optional Features........................................................................ 1-7
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 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network.............................................. 2-2
2.3 100BASE-TX Network................................................................. 2-3
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the 2H28-08R............................................................ 3-1
3.3 Installing Optional Equipment......................................................3-2
3.4 Installing the 2H28-08R............................................................... 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 Device ....................................3-7
3.5 Connecting to the Network.......................................................... 3-8
3.5.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1 Through 6..... 3-8
3.5.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX..............3-11
3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 .............................................3-13
3.6 Completing the Installation........................................................ 3-15