Cabletron Systems 2E43-51 User Manual

 

Welcome to the 

 

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This guide provides the necessary documentation to install and operate 
the 2E43-51 and the 2E43-51R SmartSwitch 2100 devices and provides 
information concerning network requirements, installation, 
troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.

 

Read through this guide to completely understand the 2E43-51 and 
2E43-51R capabilities and Local Management functions. A general 
working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data 
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful 
when using this device.

 

This guide is organized as follows:

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, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly 

describes the 2E43-51 features. Directions about how to obtain additional 
help and a list of related manuals are also included.

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, explains the network requirements 

to consider before installing the 2E43-51.

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, provides instructions on how to install the 

2E43-51 and connect segments to the device.

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, describes the function of the LANVIEW 

LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.

 

Unless it is noted differently, the information in this guide 
applies to both the 2E43-51 and the 2E43-51R SmartSwitch 
2100 devices. Unless the information pertains only to the 
2E43-51 or the 2E43-51R, the device is referred to as either 
the “2E43-51” or the “device”.