6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 6H12X-08 Overview.................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Connectivity.................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)...........................1-3
1.3.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery....................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Management................................................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON)........................................... 1-6
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............................................ 1-7
1.4 Local Management Features.......................................................1-7
1.4.1 Broadcast Suppression...................................................1-7
1.4.2 Port Redirect Function.................................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Distributed Chassis Management................................... 1-7
1.4.4 SmartTrunk..................................................................... 1-8
1.5 Optional Features........................................................................ 1-8
1.6 Document Conventions............................................................. 1-10
1.7 Getting Help...............................................................................1-11
1.8 Related Manuals........................................................................1-12
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network..................................................................... 2-1
2.3 100BASE-TX Network................................................................. 2-2
2.4 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network.............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking the 6H12X-08............................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installing 6H12X-08 Options........................................................3-2
3.3 Installing the 6H12X-08 into the 6C105 Chassis......................... 3-3
3.4 Connecting to the Network.......................................................... 3-5
3.4.1 Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1
Through 6 .......................................................................3-5
3.4.2 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the FE-100TX... 3-8
3.4.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 .............................................3-10
3.5 Completing the Installation........................................................ 3-12