Enterasys Networks C1H124-24 - Manual (Page 11)

Contents ix
Contents
Figures ............................................................................................................................................xi
Tables.............................................................................................................................................xii
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Who Should Use This Guide......................................................................................... xiii
Structure of This Guide .................................................................................................xiv
How to Use This Guide ..................................................................................................xv
Related Documents........................................................................................................xv
Document Conventions.................................................................................................xvi
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1
Mini-Gigabit Interface Connectors (Mini-GBICs)............................. 1-3
1.2 Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex Auto-Negotiation ...................................................... 1-3
1.3 Port Trunking................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Port Redirect Function .................................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Flow Control .................................................................................................... 1-4
1.7 802.1p Port Priority ......................................................................................... 1-5
1.8 Management ................................................................................................... 1-5
1.9 Switching Options ........................................................................................... 1-5
1.10 Standards Compatibility .................................................................................. 1-5
1.11 UPN Support ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.12 Getting Help .................................................................................................... 1-7
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NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 10BASE-T Twisted-Pair Network .................................................................... 2-1
2.2 100BASE-TX Twisted-Pair Network................................................................ 2-2
2.3 1000BASE-FX Single-Mode and Multimode Fiber-Optic
Network ........................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 1000BASE-T Twisted-Pair Network ................................................................ 2-2
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Unpacking the Device ..................................................................................... 3-2