Enterasys Networks 2E43-27 - Manual (Page 14)

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Chapter 1
Introduction
What Is in This Chapter
This chapter introduces the SPECTRUM management module covering the
Fast Ethernet SmartSwitch Modules described below. It describes the
following:
• Fast Ethernet SmartSwitch Modules
• SPECTRUM Support
- Accessing SPECTRUM Views from the Device Icon
- Accessing Device-Specific Subviews
• SPECTRUM Views Roadmap
• SPMA Support
Fast Ethernet SmartSwitch Modules
The 8H02-16, 2E42-27, 2E42-27R, 2E43-27, and 2E43-27R Fast Ethernet
SmartSwitch Modules are all high performance Ethernet switching devices
that provide Fast Ethernet uplinks.
The 8H02-16 is a 16-port device having 14 standard 10Base-T front panel
ports that are supported by RJ-45 connectors and two 100Base-TX or multi-
mode fiber 100Base-FX uplinks using Fast Ethernet Port Interface Modules.
The 2E42-27 and 2E42-27R devices expand the capabilities of the 8H02-16 by
providing 27 ports including 24 standard Ethernet ports with RJ-45
connectors, two slots for Fast Ethernet Port Interface Modules, and one slot
for a High Speed Interface Module to provide a high-speed ATM uplink or
FDDI connectivity. The 2E42-27 has a single power supply and the 2E42-27R
has dual redundant power supplies.