Cabletron Systems 6E122-26, User Manual

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide v
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1
1.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview............................................. 1-2
1.3.1
Connectivity .................................................................... 1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................ 1-4
1.3.3 SmartTrunk ..................................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Management ................................................................... 1-5
1.3.5 Switching Options ........................................................... 1-5
1.3.6 Standards Compatibility .................................................. 1-6
1.3.7 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................ 1-6
1.3.8 Year 2000 Compliant ...................................................... 1-6
1.3.9 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................... 1-6
1.3.10 Local Management Features .......................................... 1-7
1.4 Optional Features ........................................................................ 1-8
1.5 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-9
1.6 Getting Help............................................................................... 1-10
1.7 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-11
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 100BASE-TX Network ................................................................. 2-2
2.4 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25..................................... 3-1
3.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Options ............................................... 3-2
3.4 Installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Into the
6C105 Chassis ............................................................................ 3-2