Enterasys Networks A2H124-24P, A2H124-48P manual Network Requirements, 10BASE-T Network

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Network Requirements

Before installing the device, review the requirements and specifications in this chapter concerning the following:

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

Note: 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.

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 A2H124‐24P, 1 through 48 on A2H124‐48P), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3‐2002 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 PoE Installation Guide 2-1