Enterasys Networks C2K122-24 manual Network Requirements, 10BASE-TX 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-TX Network	2-1
100BASE-TX Network	2-2
1000BASE-T Network	2-2
10GBASE-XX 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 associated switch 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/manuals

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

10BASE-TX Network

When connecting a 10BASE‐TX segment to one of the RJ45 fixed ports (1 through 24), 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 a port is to operate at 100 or 1000 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be used. Category 3 cabling does not meet the 100 or 1000 Mbps specifications. For 10 Mbps operation only, Category 3, Category 4, or Category 5 cabling can be used. Refer to 100BASE-TX Network (page 2-2) and 1000BASE-T Network (page 2-2) for information about 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T networks and cabling.

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