6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 or Fast Ethernet Interface
Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), review the requirements
and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following:
•
SmartTrunk (
Section 2.1
)
•
10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (
Section 2.2
)
•
100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network (
Section 2.3
)
•
100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network (
Section 2.4
)
The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory
performance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may
produce poor network performance.
2.1
SmartTrunk
To connect the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to a network so it can take
advantage of the SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning
port connections and configurations that must be followed for proper
operation. Refer to the Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide for
additional information.
NOTE
The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide and SmartTrunk User’s
Guide, referred to in the following sections, can be found on
the Cabletron Systems World Wide Web
site: http://www.cabletron.com/
Summary of Contents for SmartSwitch 6000
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