Enterasys Networks 5H102-48, 5H103-48 manual Introduction

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the 5H102-48 and 5H103-48 Fast Ethernet modules.

Important Notice

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

The 5H102-48 module (Figure 1-1) features 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switched ports connected through 48 RJ45 front panel connectors.

The 5H103-48 module (Figure 1-1) features 48 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switched ports connected through 4 RJ21 front panel connectors.

Each of the fixed front panel ports can operate in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode of operation, as determined by auto-negotiation. Full-duplex can also be manually configured.

The module ports can be configured to control traffic in several ways, including prioritizing traffic flow according to protocol type. The module can also be configured to establish 802.1Q Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and control the flow of frames associated with each VLAN according to priority and Ether type. Detailed information about VLANs is provided in the MATRIX E5 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide .

The module receives power and backplane connectivity when it is inserted into a 5C105 MATRIX E5 chassis.

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