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VERTICAL HORIZON
VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
USER GUIDE
9033718-01
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Notice WARNING: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. NOTICE Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERASYS NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR ANY I
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Notice FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag
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Notice 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA). IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission). CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered hazardous. SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS LAS
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Notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Sims European Representative Address: Enterasys Networks Limited Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury Berkshire RG14 2PZ, England Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC EC Directive 73/23/EEC EN 55022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIII Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Message Formats . . . . . . . . . .
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Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Remote Management via the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 In-Band Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Powering the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Network Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PREFACE Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch system. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following background: Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Convent
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Other Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Initial Caps Menu titles and console menu selections. [Enter] Used to designate the Enter or Return key. courier font Screen messages and user prompts. Selection Describes a user-configurable user interface item. Field Describes a read-only information item. Organization Chapter 1. Product Overview: Describes the features of the switch, front and rear panel components and application examples. Chapter 2. Instal
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW This chapter provides the following information: Product Description Features Front and Rear Panel Component Descriptions Feature Summaries Application Example Description This installation guide describes Enterasys Networks’ Vertical Horizon VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Fast Ethernet switch. The switch provides 7 fixed 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports, plus an eighth port which can be selected between 10/100Base-TX and 100 Base-FX multi-mode or single-mode fiber. There is also
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The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch is desktop mountable. LEDs on the front panel provide information about the operating status of the switch. The rear panel contains the power connector and serial console port. Features Ports: - 7 fixed dual-speed 10/100Base-TX ports using RJ-45 connectors (MDI-X) - 1 port which can be selected between dual-speed 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX multi-mode or single-mode fiber - 1 serial console port Switch Architecture: - 1 controller with 8 10/100 ports -
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Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF. Table 1-1 defines the VH-8TX1UM/ VH-8TX1MF front-panel components. TX/FX Button Port Status Indicators 10/100M RJ-45 Ports 100M SC Ports Figure 1-1. VH-8TX1MF Front Panel Table 1-1. Front Panel Components Name Function PWR LED On indicates power is supplied to the switch. Off indicates no power is supplied to the switch. Link LED’s Green indicates that there is a 100 Mbps link, and t
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Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF rear panel and Table 1- 2 defines the rear panel components. Figure 1-2. VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Rear Panel Table 1-2. Rear Panel Components Name Function Power Connector Provides AC power to the switch. Console Port Male DB-9 connector configured as a standard RS-232 connection for serial out-of-band management using the console menus. Feature Summaries The following summaries describe VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF features in areas such as standards
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fails for any reason, a disabled alternative is activated, thereby maintaining the connection. This prevents network traffic from circulating in an endless loop formed by multiple connections to the same LAN segment. Spanning Tree parameters are configurable using the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu of the console menus, the on-board Web agent, or via SNMP (see Appendix B, “Spanning Tree Concepts,” in the Management Guide for more information). Frame Buffering and Frame Latency The VH-8T
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An RS-232 connection, using a DB-9 connector, is included on the rear panel for system management. Serial console management can be performed out-of-band using a terminal or computer running communications software. You can connect directly to the RS-232 port on the rear panel, or make a connection via a modem. See the Management Guide for information on managing the VH-8TX1UM/ VH-8TX1MF switch via the serial console. Telnet, in-band (over Ethernet) The switch supports management through
