Contents
Contents
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
1-1
Introduction to Fast Ethernet
1-1
Accton’s Dual-Speed CheetaHub System
1-1
Basic Features
1-2
Chapter 2: Installing the System
2-1
Pre-Installation Requirements
2-1
Hardware Installation
2-2
Stacking Hubs on a Flat Surface
2-2
Mounting Hubs in a Rack
2-3
Connecting the Hub System
2-4
Making a Connection via an MDI-X Station Port
2-4
Making a Connection via the Daisy-Chain Port
2-5
Restrictions on Cascade Length
2-6
Making a Connection via the MII Port
2-7
Providing Power to the Hub
2-8
Connecting to the Power Supply
2-8
Diagnostic Tests
2-8
Hot Remove
2-8
Fuse
2-9
Verifying Port Status
2-9
Verifying System Operation
2-10
Chapter 3: Configuring the Network
3-1
Stand-Alone Network
3-1
Cascading Hubs with the Daisy-Chain Port
3-2
Making an Uplink with Fiber Optic Cable
3-4
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
A-1
Diagnosing Hub Indicators
A-1
System Diagnostics
A-2
Installation
A-2
Configuration
A-2
System Integrity
A-3
