Cabletron Systems 2H28-08R, User Manual

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2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User’s Guide vii
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 2H28-08R Overview .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
Connectivity .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-3
1.3.3 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-3
1.3.4 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-4
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-4
1.3.6 Management ................................................................... 1-5
1.3.7 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................... 1-5
1.3.8 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-5
1.3.9 Broadcast Suppression................................................... 1-5
1.3.10 Port Redirect Function .................................................... 1-6
1.3.11 Year 2000 Compliance ................................................... 1-6
1.3.12 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-6
1.4 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-7
1.5 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-8
1.6 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-9
1.7 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-10
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2
2.3 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-3
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the 2H28-08R ............................................................ 3-1
3.3 Installing Optional Equipment...................................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the 2H28-08R ............................................................... 3-3
3.4.1
Tabletop or Shelf Installation .......................................... 3-3
3.4.2 Rackmount Installation ................................................... 3-4
3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device .................................... 3-7
3.5 Connecting to the Network .......................................................... 3-8
3.5.1
Connecting Fiber Optic Cables to Ports 1 Through 6 ..... 3-8
3.5.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX.............. 3-11
3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 ............................................. 3-13
3.6 Completing the Installation ........................................................ 3-15