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6H352-25 Fast Ethernet
Installation Guide
FAST ENET
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ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. NOTICE Enterasys Networks and its licensors reserve 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
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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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ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Enterasys software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME B
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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. Jim Sims European Representative Address: Enterasys Networks Ltd. 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 EN 55024
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Contents Figures ............................................................................................................................................ix Tables.............................................................................................................................................. x ABOUT THIS GUIDE Using This Guide.............................................................................................................xi Structure of This Guide ....................
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2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS 2.1 SmartTrunk Feature ........................................................................................2-1 2.2 10BASE-T Network ......................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 100BASE-TX Network.....................................................................................2-2 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Unpacking the 6H352-25 ................................................................................ 3-2 3.2 Insta
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Figures Figure Page 1-1 The 6H352-25 Module..................................................................................................... 1-2 3-1 Installing the 6H352-25 into the MATRIX E7 Chassis..................................................... 3-4 3-2 Installing the 6H352-25 into the SmartSwitch 6000 Chassis........................................... 3-6 3-3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 6H352-25 ....................................................3-8 3-4 Crossover Cable
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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 1-1 Specifications for the 6H352-25 Module............................................................
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About This Guide Welcome to the 6H352-25 Fast Ethernet Installation Guide. This guide describes the 6H352-25 module and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the 6H352-25, refer to the Enterasys Networks MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide. Important Notice Depending on the firmware version used in the 6H352-25, some featu
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Structure of This Guide STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE This guide is organized as follows: This preface provides preliminary information to aid in using this manual, lists technology and user guides that may help the user set up and manage the 6H352-25, and gives instructions on how to get help from Enterasys Networks. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the module and its features. Chapter 2, Network Requirements, outlines the network requirements that must be met before installing th
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Document Conventions DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The guide uses the following conventions: NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. CAUTION: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard. WARNING: Warns against an action that could result in personal i
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Getting Help GETTING HELP For additional support related to the module or this document, contact us 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 include the document
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1 Introduction This chapter introduces the 6H352-25 Fast Ethernet switching module. Important Notice Depending on the firmware version used in the 6H352-25, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the 6H352-25 to determine which features are supported. The 6H352-25 module (Figure 1-1) features 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switched ports connected via 24 RJ45 front panel connectors, and one High Speed Interface Module connector that a
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Figure 1-1 The 6H352-25 Module FAST ENET 6H352-25 RESET COM CPU 1X GROUP SELECT G R GROUP GROUP O U P 1 11X 13X G R O U P 2 23X 3547_01 1-2 Introduction
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Connectivity 1.1 CONNECTIVITY The 6H352-25 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 OPTIONAL HSIMs AND VHSIMs Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs are available from Enterasys Networks for additional connectivity to various networking technologies. The HSIMs and VHSIMs availa
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Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex Auto-Negotiation 1.4 HALF-DUPLEX/FULL-DUPLEX AUTO-NEGOTIATION The fixed front panel ports on the 6H352-25 have the ability to auto-negotiate the ports’ mode of operation (half-duplex or full-duplex) between two devices according to the 802.3x standard. During Auto-Negotiation, two devices automatically exchange information “telling” each other their current operating mode. The Auto-Negotiation feature targets the maximum capability that can be reached between the two
