Chapter 2

Planning a Network with EtherSpeedII Switch Modules

Connecting the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules to Ethernet Hubs and Network Devices 2-1

EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T Switch Module

2-1

EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX Switch Module

2-2

Network Configuration Examples

2-2

Giving a Server a Dedicated Port

2-4

Replacing a Bridge

2-5

Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks

2-6

Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network

2-7

Desktop Switch and Frame-to-Cell Converter

2-8

MultiLink Trunking

2-9

Default Port Configuration

2-10

Predefined SpeedView Configurations

2-11

Chapter 3

 

Installing the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules

 

Preparing for Installation

3-1

Safety

3-2

Installing a Switch Module

3-2

Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules

3-6

Making 10/100 Mb/s Cable Connections

3-8

Removing a Module

3-8

Installing the Replacement Switch Module

3-10

Reconfiguring the Replacement Switch Module

3-10

Chapter 4

 

Troubleshooting

 

EtherSpeedII Switch Module Startup Failure

4-2

Port Connection Problems

4-3

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