Cabletron Systems 6H122-16 manual Overview, Connectivity, Management, Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 6H122-16 module and 6C105 chassis.

Appendix A, Specifications, contains information on functionality and operating specifications, connector pinouts, environmental requirements, and physical properties.

Appendix B, Mode Switch Bank Settings, describes how to set the Mode Switches.

1.3OVERVIEW

The 6H122-16 (Figure 1-1) is a Fast Ethernet interface module for the Cabletron Systems 6C105 chassis. The module provides sixteen RJ45 switched ports for unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling connectivity.

The 6H122-16 is used to connect individual high-bandwidth user devices, such as workstations, and provide a central switching point for multiple 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments.

1.3.1Connectivity

The 6H122-16 connects to Ethernet/Fast Ethernet networks or workstations through sixteen RJ45 ports on the front panel. These ports are IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant, and use Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cables of lengths up to 100 meters with impedances between 85 and 111 ohms.

1.3.2Management

Management of the 6H122-16 module and 6C105 chassis and any optional equipment is accomplished using Local Management tools or remote SNMP management stations. Local Management is accessible through the front panel RS232 COM port using a local VT100 terminal, or a remote VT100 terminal via a modem connection. Local Management is also accessible in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band remote management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.

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