Network Requirements
2-1
2
Network Requirements
Before installing the module, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter
concerning the following:
•
Port Trunking (
Section 2.1
)
•
1000BASE-T (
Section 2.2
)
•
1000BASE-SX (
Section 2.3
)
•
1000BASE-SX/LX for GPIMs (
Section 2.4
)
The network installation must meet the requirements to ensure satisfactory performance of this
equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.
2.1
PORT TRUNKING FEATURE
Before connecting the module to a network so it can take advantage of the Port Trunking feature,
there are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for
proper operation. Refer to the
MATRIX E5 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide
.
2.2
1000BASE-T NETWORK (FIXED FRONT PANEL PORTS)
The fixed front panel ports on the 5G102-06 module provide copper wire connections that can
operate at 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) and are 1000BASE-T compliant. The device at the other end of the
copper connection must also meet the 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet requirements for the devices
to operate at Gigabit speed.
NOTE:
The
MATRIX E5 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide
and
Cabling
Guide
referred to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks
World Wide Web site:
http://www.enterasys.com/
