Enterasys Networks 2200 User Manual
Network Requirements
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Network Requirements
Before installing the 2H258-17R, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this
chapter concerning the following:
chapter concerning the following:
•
SmartTrunk (
)
•
100BASE-FX Twisted Pair Network (
The network installation must meet the requirements to ensure satisfactory performance of this
equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.
equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.
2.1
SmartTrunk
To connect the 2H258-17R to a network so it can take advantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there
are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for proper
operation. Refer to the SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional information.
are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for proper
operation. Refer to the SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional information.
2.2
100BASE-FX NETWORK
The fixed ports (1 through 16) of the 2H258-17R provide fiber optic multimode connections via
MT-RJ connectors. Segments connected to these ports must meet the optical performance
requirements for 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u. The front panel slot for optional modules can also
support Enterasys Networks fiber optic interface modules. The device at the other end of the
segment must meet the 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet network requirements to operate at 100 Mbps.
Refer to the Enterasys Networks Cabling Guide for details.
MT-RJ connectors. Segments connected to these ports must meet the optical performance
requirements for 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u. The front panel slot for optional modules can also
support Enterasys Networks fiber optic interface modules. The device at the other end of the
segment must meet the 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet network requirements to operate at 100 Mbps.
Refer to the Enterasys Networks Cabling Guide for details.
NOTE: The SmartTrunk User’s Guide and Cabling Guide referred to in the following
sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site:
sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site: