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6H302-48 and 6H303-48
Fast Ethernet User’s Guide
9033387-05
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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 against ha
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Contents Figures ............................................................................................................................................ix Tables.............................................................................................................................................. x ABOUT THIS GUIDE Using This Guide.............................................................................................................xi Structure of This Guide ....................
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3.1 Unpacking the Module ....................................................................................3-2 3 3.2 Installing Optional FLASH Upgrade ................................................................3-2 3.3 Installing the Module into the Matrix E7 Chassis ............................................3-2 3.4 Installing the Module into the 6C105 Chassis .................................................3-5 3.5 Connecting to the Network...............................................
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Figures Figure Page 1-1 6H302-48 and 6H303-48 Modules ..................................................................................1-2 3-1 Installing a Module into the Matrix E7 Chassis................................................................3-4 3-2 Installing a Module into the 6C105 Chassis ....................................................................3-6 3-3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 6H302-48 ....................................................3-8 3-4 Crossover
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Tables Table Page 3-1 Contents of Module Carton ...........................................................................................3-2 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs ............................................................................................................4-3 4-2 Troubleshooting Checklist.............................................................................................4-5 A-1 6H302-48 / 6H303-48 Specifications ...............................................................
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About This Guide Welcome to the 6H302-48 and 6H303-48 Fast Ethernet User’s Guide. This guide describes the Fast Ethernet modules and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the module, refer to the Matrix E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Local Management User’s Guide. Important Notices Depending on the firmware version used in the module, some features described in
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Structure of This Guide STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE This guide is organized as follows: This chapter provides preliminary information to aid in using this manual, lists technology and user guides that may help the user set up and manage the module, and gives instructions on how to get help. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the modules and their features. Chapter 2, Network Requirements, outlines the network requirements that must be met before installing the module. Chapter 3, In
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Document Conventions DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The guide uses the following conventions: Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. Electrical Hazard Warning symbol. Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard. Warning symbol. Warns agains
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Getting Help GETTING HELP For additional support related to the module or this document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods: World Wide Web http://www.enterasys.com/ Phone (603) 332-9400 Internet mail support@enterasys.com FTP ftp://ftp.enterasys.com Login anonymous Password your email address To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Technical Writing Department via the following email address: TechWriting@enterasys.com Make sure to incl
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1 Introduction This chapter introduces the 6H302-48 and 6H303-48 Fast Ethernet modules. Important Notice Depending on the firmware version used in the module, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the module to determine which features are supported. There are restrictions on the version of firmware required for 6H302-48 modules with a serial number starting with 3655xxxxxx. The serial number is visible on the top ejector tab o
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Figure 1-1 6H302-48 and 6H303-48 Modules
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Connectivity 1.1 CONNECTIVITY The module connects to Ethernet networks or workstations through the front panel connectors. The ports support Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms at lengths up to 100 meters. The ports are IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compliant. 1.2 RUNTIME IP ADDRESS DISCOVERY This feature enables the module to automatically accept an IP address from a Boot Strap Protocol (BootP) server on the network without requiring a user to
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Remote Monitoring (RMON) SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Enterasys Networks’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk provides the ability to take full advantage of the network’s redundant bandwidth. SmartTrunk divides network traffic across multiple ports in parallel to provide additional throughput. The SmartTrunk application can be used with any of Enterasys Networks’ switch modules (except ATM modules). For more information about SmartTrunk and how to
