Cabletron Systems 2H33-37R, 2H23-50R manual Connecting to the Network

Chapter 3: Installation

3.5CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

This section provides the procedures for connecting twisted pair and fiber optic segments from the network or other devices to the 2H23-50R or 2H33-37R.

NOTE

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

CONN 1 through CONN 4 (2H23-50R) or CONN 1 through CONN 3 (2H33-37R) each have 12 UTP connections via a 50-pin RJ21 connector. If a port is to operate at 100 Mbps, each pair in a cable must be Category 5 compliant with an impedance of 85 to 111 ohms.

Slots 5 and 6 of the 2H23-50R 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.

To make twisted pair connections to CONN 1 through CONN 4 (2H23-50R) or CONN 1 through CONN 3 (2H33-37R), refer to Section 3.5.1.

To make a twisted pair connection to an FE-100TX in slot 5 or 6 of a 2H23-50R, refer to Section 3.5.2.

To make a fiber optic cable connection to an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in slot 5 or 6 of a 2H23-50R, refer to Section 3.5.3.

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 of a 2H33-37R.

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