Cabletron Systems E3100 manual Model Number References, E1100/E2100 Series Adapters

INSTALLATION

2.1.1 Model Number References

The descriptions of Ethernet adapter features use model numbers with a lower case x in them. The x indicates that any number from the model number reference chart applies to that feature. The model number E11xx indicates an E1100 series adapter with any media combination has the described feature. For example, an E1112 is an E1100 Series adapter with UTP and coax ports. A model with the suffix -X indicates a large memory option. The optional memory sizes are listed below:

•E1100 Series - 8 KB, E1100-X Series - 32 KB

•E2100 Series - 16 KB, E2100-X Series - 64 KB

•E3100 Series - 16 KB, E3100-X Series - 64 KB

2.2THE E1100/E2100 SERIES ADAPTERS

This chapter shows you how to prepare an E1100 or E2100 Series Cabletron Systems’ network adapter and install it in your computer. The I/O base address and Boot PROM address are hardware configurable for the E1100 and E2100 Series adapters, while the other parameters are set through software. The preparation and installation procedure for the adapter consists of the following steps:

•Unpacking the adapter and software

•Making a backup copy of the software

•Configuring and installing the adapter

•Running diagnostics

•Making network connections

•Installing network drivers

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