Enterasys Networks 2G4082-25, 9034310-01 Connecting to the Network

Connecting to the Network3-6 Installation

Figure 3-2 Installing Module into N3, N1, or N5 Chassis (N3 shown)

Connecting to the Network

Thissectionprovidestheproceduresforconnectingunshieldedtwistedpair(UTP)segmentsfrom

thenetworkorotherdevicestothe2G4082‐25(“ConnectingUTPCables”onpage 3‐6).

Connecting UTP Cables

ThefixedRJ45frontpanelconnectionsofthe2G4082‐25are10/100/1000Mbpsports.Theseports

haveinternalcrossovers,andalsosupportautomatic‐polaritysensingwhenconfiguredfor

automatic‐negotiation.

Ifautomatic‐negotiationisnotactivatedonaport,useastraight‐throughcablewhenconnectinga

workstationtotheport.Whenconnectinganetworkingdevicetotheport,suchasabridge,

repeater,orrouter,useacrossovercable.

Ifaportissetforauto‐negotiation,automatic‐polaritysensingisalsoactivated.Automatic‐

polaritysensingeliminatestheneedforacrossovercable,regardlessiftheconnectionistoanother

networkdeviceoraworkstation.

1Card guides 5Upper locking tab (shown in closed position)

2Slot 1 (Top slot is slot 3.) 6Lower locking tab (shown in closed position)

3Module card 7Backplane connectors

4Metal back panel

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Enterasys Networks 2G4082-25, 9034310-01 Connecting to the Network

Figure 3-2 Installing Module into N3, N1, or N5 Chassis (N3 shown)

Thissectionprovidestheproceduresforconnectingunshieldedtwistedpair(UTP)segmentsfrom

thenetworkorotherdevicestothe2G4082‐25(“ConnectingUTPCables”onpage 3‐6).

Connecting UTP Cables

ThefixedRJ45frontpanelconnectionsofthe2G4082‐25are10/100/1000Mbpsports.Theseports

haveinternalcrossovers,andalsosupportautomatic‐polaritysensingwhenconfiguredfor

automatic‐negotiation.

Ifautomatic‐negotiationisnotactivatedonaport,useastraight‐throughcablewhenconnectinga

workstationtotheport.Whenconnectinganetworkingdevicetotheport,suchasabridge,

repeater,orrouter,useacrossovercable.

Ifaportissetforauto‐negotiation,automatic‐polaritysensingisalsoactivated.Automatic‐

polaritysensingeliminatestheneedforacrossovercable,regardlessiftheconnectionistoanother

networkdeviceoraworkstation.

1Card guides 5Upper locking tab (shown in closed position)

2Slot 1 (Top slot is slot 3.) 6Lower locking tab (shown in closed position)

3Module card 7Backplane connectors

4Metal back panel

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Note: If the DFE-Platinum module is being installed in a network using Link Aggregation, there are

rules concerning network cables and port configurations that must be followed for Link Aggregation

to operate properly. Before connecting the cables, refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE-Diamond/

Platinum Series Configuration Guide for the configuration information. For details on how to obtain

manuals, refer to the “Related Documents” on page xii.

Note: All RJ45 front panel ports on the 2G4082-25support Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair

(UTP) cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. Category3 cable may be used if the

connection is going to be used only for 10 Mbps.