Cabletron Systems DLE23-MA, DLE33-MA, DLE22-MA, DLE32-MA manual Connecting to the Network

Connecting to the Network

3.5CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

This section provides the procedures for connecting segments from the network or other devices to the modules.

If the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA are being installed in a network using SmartTrunking, there are rules concerning the network cable and port configurations that must be followed for SmartTrunking to operate properly. Before connecting the cables refer to Section 5.20.1, SmartTrunk Configuration Rules, for the configuration information.

Ports 1 through 24 on the DLE22-MA and DLE32-MA have RJ45 connectors for twisted pair connections. Ports 1 through 24 on the DLE23-MA and DLE33-MA have RJ21 connectors for twisted pair connections. Ports 25 and 26 of the DLE2X-MA support DELTX-UI, DELFX-UI, or DELF3-UI Fast Ethernet Interface Modules. The DELTX-UI has an RJ45 connector for a Twisted Pair cable connection. The DELFX-UI has an SC style connector for a multimode fiber optic cable connection. The DELF3-UI has an SC style connector for a single mode fiber optic cable connection.

Refer to Section 3.5.1 to make twisted pair connections to ports 1 through 24 of the DLE22-MA and DLE32-MA.

Refer to Section 3.5.2 to make twisted pair connections to ports 1 through 24 of the DLE23-MA and DLE33-MA.

Refer to Section 3.5.3 to make a Twisted Pair connection to an DELTX-UI.

Refer to Section 3.5.4 to make a fiber optic connection to an DELFX-UI or DELF3-UI.

DLE22-MA, DLE32-MA, DLE23-MA and DLE33-MA User’s Guide 3-5