Enterasys mrxi-22 User Guide

 

This chapter describes network guidelines, power requirements, and 
operating specifications for the MRXI. Be sure that you read this chapter 
before you install the MRXI. Your network must meet the requirements 
and conditions specified in this chapter to obtain satisfactory performance 
from this equipment. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in 
poor network performance.

 

When connecting a network segment to the MRXI, via a transceiver and 
an AUI cable, the following network requirements must be met:

•

The transceivers used to connect the MRXI meet Ethernet Version 2 or 
IEEE 802.3 standards.

•

The AUI cables connecting the MRXI to the transceivers on the 
network match the transceiver type on the network segment, Ethernet 
Version 1, Version 2, or IEEE 802.3 type cables, and do not exceed 50 
meters in length.

 

You can mount the MRXI on a wall, a 19-inch rack, or place it on any 
horizontal surface. If you choose not to install the MRXI in a 19-inch 
rack, the location must be within reach of the network cabling and meet 
the requirements listed below:

•

An unrestricted free surface area at least 21 inches wide, 18 inches 
deep, and 6 inches high is needed.

•

A single phase 120 Vac, 15A, grounded power receptacle must be 
located within 7 feet of the location.

•

If you use a shelving unit, it must be able to support 30 pounds of static 
weight.

•

The temperature for the selected location must be maintained between 
5

 

°

 

 and 50

 

°

 

C, and fluxuate less than 10

 

°

 

C per hour.