Cabletron Systems DLE32-MA User Manual

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DLE22-MA, DLE32-MA, DLE23-MA and DLE33-MA User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA or Fast Ethernet 
Interface Modules (DELTX-UI, DELFX-UI, or DELF3-UI), review the 
requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the 
following:
10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2)
100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3)
100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network (Section 2.4)
The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory 
performance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may 
produce poor network performance. 
2.1
SmartTrunk
To connect the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA to a network so they can 
take advantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules 
concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for 
proper operation. Section 5.20.1, SmartTrunk Configuration Rules in 
describes SmartTrunking and provides the configuration rules.
The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide, referred to in the 
DIGITAL World Wide Web site: