Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6E123-50, User Manual

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2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R User’s Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2E42-27/2E42-27R/2E43-27/2E43-27R SmartSwitch
2200 User’s Guide . This guide describes the 2E42-27, 2E42-27R,
2E43-27, and 2E43-27R SmartSwitch 2200 devices and provides
information concerning network requirements, installation,
troubleshooting, and the use of Local Management.
1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the 2E42-27,
2E42-27R, 2E43-27, and 2E43-27R features, capabilities, and Local
Management functions. A general working knowledge of Ethernet and
IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer
components is helpful when using this device.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual and briefly
describes the 2E4X-27 features. Directions about how to obtain additional
help and a list of related manuals are also included.
Chapter 2 , Network Requirements , explains the network requirements
to consider before installing the 2E4X-27.
Chapter 3 , Installation , provides instructions on how to install the
2E4X-27 and connect segments to the device.
Chapter 4 , Troubleshooting , describes the function of the LANVIEW
LEDs, which can help to quickly diagnose network/operational problems.
Chapter 5 , Local Management , describes how to access Local
Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the
2E4X-27.
NOTE
Unless noted differently, the information in this guide applies to
all four of the SmartSwitch 2200 devices, which are referred to
as either “2E4X-27” or “device.”