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Cabletron Systems ELS100-8TXUF2 manual Preface, Purpose, Audience, Conventions, Organization

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PREFACE

PREFACE

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Cabletron ELS100-8TXUF2 switch.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet local area network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following background:

•Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs

•Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:

A note informs you of special circumstances.

A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage.

Organization

Chapter 1. Product Overview: Describes the features of the switch, front and rear panel components and application examples.

Chapter 2. Installation: Describes the content of your switch shipment, lists site requirements, and provides mounting instructions. Instructions for making connections and powering up the switch are provided as well.

Appendix A. Technical Specifications: Provides a list of standards compliance and certifications as well as physical and operational specifications.

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Cabletron Systems ELS100-8TXUF2 manual Preface, Purpose, Audience, Conventions, Organization, Message Formats

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INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 9033029SmartSTACK ELS100-8TXUF2 FAST ETHERNET SWITCH Page FCC NOTICE Only qualified personnel should perform installation proceduresVCCI NOTICE INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICECAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENTCANADA MEXICO CENTRAL AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCTPage CABLETRON SYSTEMS SALES AND SERVICE, INC PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCTCAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT Page CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CABLETRON SYSTEMS LIMITED PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENTEUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA ASIA AUSTRALIA PACIFIC RIM BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCTPage Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYManufacturer’s Name Cabletron Systems, Inc PO Box Rochester, NH9033029 PREFACE TABLE OF CONTENTS2. INSTALLATION APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSELS100-8TXUF2 Memory Port Specifications 10Base-T and 100Base-TX PortsMDI/MDI-X Crossover Cable Wiring Power Adapter Requirements xii Table of ContentsConventions PREFACEPurpose AudienceELS100-8TXUF2 xiv PrefaceFeatures 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEWDescription Front Panel Figure 1-1. ELS100-8TXUF2 Front PanelTable 1-1. Front Panel Components Figure 1-3. ELS100-8TXUF2 Rear Panel Rear PanelFigure 1-2. Port LEDs Table 1-2. Port LEDs DefinedAuto-negotiation Feature SummariesIEEE 802.1D Bridge Frame Buffering and Frame LatencyFlow Control Application ExamplesLEDs Full Duplex ModeFigure 1-4. Client/Server Network Application Client/Server Network Application2. INSTALLATION Inspecting Your ShipmentSite Requirements Mounting the Switch on a Table or Shelf Figure 2-1. Mounting the Switch on a Wall Mounting the Switch on a WallPowering the Switch Power-Up VerificationFigure 2-2. Connecting the Power Cord to the Switch Copper Table 2-1. Copper Cable SpecificationsTable 2-2. Fast Ethernet Fiber Specifications Network Cable Requirements10Base-T/100Base-TX Ports Figure 2-3. Inserting an RJ-45 Connector into a Port100Base-FX Fiber Ports Figure 2-4. Inserting a Dual SC Connector into a PortELS100-8TXUF2 14 InstallationGeneral APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSEnvironmental Specifications Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Port SpecificationsMDI/MDI-X Crossover Cable Wiring Figure A-1. External Crossover Cable WiringTable A-2. Power Adapter Requirements Power Adapter RequirementsELS100-8TXUF2 18 Technical SpecificationsFigure B-1. Flow Control for Full and Half Duplex Applications APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROLELS100-8TXUF2 20 Flow Controlend-switch APPENDIX C.ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONSELS100-8TXFU2 22 Acronyms and AbbreviationsINDEX ELS100-8TXUF2 24 Index