About This Guide

Welcome to the 2H252-25R SmartSwitch 2200 Installation User’s Guide. This guide describes the 2H252-25R SmartSwitch 2200 device and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and specifications.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the 2H252-25R, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the 2H252-25R to determine which features are supported.

USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide to completely understand the 2H252-25R capabilities and for the instructions on how to install and troubleshoot the device. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the 2H252-25R, refer to the Enterasys Networks SmartSwitch Series 2E253, 2H252, 2H253, and 2H258 Local Management User’s Guide.

A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using this device. In this document, the device is referred to as either the “2H252-25R” or the “device”.

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the 2H252-25R and its features. Directions for obtaining additional information or help from Enterasys Networks are also included in this chapter.

Chapter 2, Network Requirements, explains the network requirements to consider before installing the 2H252-25R.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install and connect segments to the 2H252-25R.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, describes the function of the LANVIEW LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.

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