6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide v

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................1-1
1.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview.............................................1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity.................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................1-4
1.3.3 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Management................................................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Switching Options........................................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Standards Compatibility.................................................. 1-6
1.3.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................ 1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-6
1.3.10 Local Management Features.......................................... 1-7
1.4 Optional Features........................................................................ 1-8
1.5 Document Conventions............................................................... 1-9
1.6 Getting Help...............................................................................1-10
1.7 Related Manuals........................................................................1-11
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network..................................................................... 2-2
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 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25.....................................3-1
3.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Options............................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Into the
6C105 Chassis............................................................................ 3-2