Instruction manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Reference Information
BayStack-specific Terms 1-1
List of Features 1-2
Hub Components 1-4
RJ-45 10BASE-T 1-8
Telco 10BASE-T 1-9
ST 10BASE-FL 1-11
AC Power Connector 1-13
DC Power Connector 1-13
Chapter 2 Installing and Stacking BayStack Hubs
Installing a BayStack Hub 2-1
Installing Optional Modules 2-1
Installing a Hub on a Table or Shelf 2-2
Installing a Hub in a Rack 2-2
Installing a Hub on a Wall 2-4
Completing the Installation 2-5
Interconnecting Your Stack 2-6
Connecting the Stack with Cascade Cables 2-6
Choosing Segment Assignments 2-7
Setting the Segment Select Switch 2-8
Extending Management to Remote Cascades 2-9
Connecting RJ-45 Hubs Using the MDI-X/MDI Button 2-10
Verifying Your Installation 2-11
Checking the Diagnostic Displays 2-12
Troubleshooting 2-12
Chapter 3 Configuration Rules for BayStack Hubs
Network Configuration Decisions 3-1
BayStack Hub Stacking Guidelines 3-1
Simple Rules for Ethernet Network Compliance 3-2
Network Path Containing Two or More Repeaters 3-2
Network Path Containing Three Repeaters 3-3
Network Path Containing Four Repeaters 3-3
Network Path Containing Five Repeaters 3-4
Example of a Managed Multisegment Stack 3-4
Example Summary 3-5
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