Cabletron Systems 2E43-51R - Manual (Page 33)

Connecting to the Network
2E43-51/2E43-51R User’s Guide 3-9
3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK
This section provides the procedures for connecting UTP and fiber optic
segments from the network or other devices to the 2E43-51.
Ports 1 through 4 are MicroLANs (ENET 1 through 4) with each one
consisting of 12 UTP connections via a 50-pin RJ21 connector. Ports 5
and 6 support FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3 Fast Ethernet
Interface Modules.
The FE-100TX has an RJ45 connector for a UTP cable connection. The
FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have SC connectors for fiber optic cable
connections.
Refer to Section 3.5.1 to make UTP connections to ENET 1 through
ENET 4.
Refer to Section 3.5.2 to make a UTP connection to an FE-100TX in port
slot 5 or 6.
Refer to Section 3.5.3 to make a fiber optic cable connection to an
FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in port slot 5 or 6.
Refer to the associated High Speed Interface Module user’s guide to make
connections to an optional High Speed Interface Module installed in the
HSIM slot.
3.5.1 Connecting Cables to ENETs 1 Through 4
The device uses four RJ21 connectors for the MicroLAN (ENET)
connections, each supporting 12 Ethernet ports. All Ethernet ports have
internal crossovers.
NOTE
If the 2E43-51 is being installed in a network using
SmartTrunking, there are rules concerning the network cable
and port configurations that must be followed for
SmartTrunking to operate properly. Before connecting the
cables, refer to the
SmartTrunk User’s Guide for the
configuration information.