DLE28-MA User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the DLE28-MA or Fast Ethernet Interface Modules
(DELFX-UI, DELTX-UI, or DELF3-UI), review the requirements and
specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following:
•
SmartTrunk (Section 2.1)
•
10BASE-F Fiber Optic 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 DLE28-MA to a network so they can take advantage of the
SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning port connections
and configurations that must be followed for proper operation.
Section 5.20.1, SmartTrunk Configuration Rules in Chapter 5 describes
SmartTrunking and provides the configuration rules.
2.2
10BASE-F NETWORK
When connecting a 10BASE-F segment to any of the DLE28-MA ports
(Interfaces 1 through 24), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet
network requirements of the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-F.
