Enterasys Networks A2H123-24 manual Network Requirements, 10BASE-T Network

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Network Requirements

Before installing the device, review the requirements and specifications in this chapter. The network installation must meet the requirements described in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.

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10BASE-T Network	2-1
100BASE-TX Network	2-2
100BASE-FX Network	2-2
1000BASE-T Network	2-2

Note: The SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide and the Cabling Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site: http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

For details about obtaining the manuals, refer to “Related Documents” on page xvi.

10BASE-T Network

When connecting a 10BASE‐TX segment to one of the RJ45 fixed ports (1 through 24 on the A2H123‐24), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3‐2005 standard for 10BASE‐TX. Refer to the Cabling Guide for details.

Note: If an RJ45 port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used.

Category 3 cabling does not meet the 100 Mbps specifications. Refer to 100BASE-TX

Network (page 2-2) for information about 100BASE-TX networks and cabling.

SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 2-1