- Enterasys Standalone Switch Installation Guide

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Contents
Preface
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................... xv
Structure of This Guide ...................................................................................................................... xvi
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................... xvi
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................xvii
Getting Help ......................................................................................................................................xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of Enterasys Matrix N Standalone (NSA) Series Capabilities ............................................1-1
The 2G4072-52 ..................................................................................................................................1-2
Connectivity .......................................................................................................................................1-2
Management ......................................................................................................................................1-2
Switch Configuration Using WebView .........................................................................................1-2
Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands ...............................................................................1-3
Standards Compatibility .....................................................................................................................1-3
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ...............................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2: Network Requirements
Link Aggregation ................................................................................................................................2-1
10BASE-T Network ............................................................................................................................2-2
100BASE-TX Network .......................................................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-SX/SX+/LX Network ........................................................................................................2-2
1000BASE-T Network ........................................................................................................................2-2
Chapter 3: Installation
Unpacking the 2G4072-52 .................................................................................................................3-1
Rack Mounting ...................................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting Power ..............................................................................................................................3-4
Connecting to the Network .................................................................................................................3-5
Connecting UTP Cables ..............................................................................................................3-5
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to Mini-GBICs ............................................................................3-9
Connecting to the COM Port for Local Management .......................................................................3-13
What Is Needed .........................................................................................................................3-13
Connecting to an IBM PC or Compatible Device .......................................................................3-13
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal ..........................................................................................3-14
Connecting to a Modem ............................................................................................................3-15
Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignments ...................................................................................3-17
Completing the Installation ...............................................................................................................3-18