Cabletron Systems 2E43-51R User Manual

2E43-51/2E43-51R User’s Guide

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1

Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1

2E43-51 Overview ....................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1

Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4

Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4

Auto-Negotiation ............................................................. 1-4

SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-5

Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-5

Management ................................................................... 1-6

Switching Options ........................................................... 1-6

Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-6

Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-7

1.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-7

Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-7
1.4.1

Fast Ethernet Interface Modules..................................... 1-7

High Speed Interface Modules ....................................... 1-8

Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-8

Getting Help................................................................................. 1-9

Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-10

NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1

10BASE-T Network ..................................................................... 2-1

100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-2

100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2

INSTALLATION

Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1

Unpacking the 2E43-51 ............................................................... 3-2

Installing Options ......................................................................... 3-2

Installing the 2E43-51.................................................................. 3-3
3.4.1

Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-3

Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4

Connecting Power to the Devices................................... 3-7

Connecting Power to the 2E43-51 ................. 3-7

Connecting Power to the 2E43-51R............... 3-8