Installation guide

Contents ix
Contents
Figures ..........................................................................................................................................xiii
Tables............................................................................................................................................xiv
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Who Should Use This Guide..........................................................................................xv
Structure of This Guide .................................................................................................xvi
How to Use This Guide ................................................................................................xvii
Related Documents......................................................................................................xvii
Document Conventions............................................................................................... xviii
1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Connectivity.....................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Standards Compatibility ..................................................................................1-5
1.4 Getting Help ....................................................................................................1-5
2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Port Trunking Feature .....................................................................................2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network.........................................................................................2-2
2.3 100BASE-TX Network.....................................................................................2-2
2.4 100BASE-FX Network.....................................................................................2-2
2.5 1000BASE Network ........................................................................................2-2
3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Unpacking the Device .....................................................................................3-2
3.3 Installing Options.............................................................................................3-3
3.4 Installing an Optional Ethernet Expansion Module .........................................3-4
3.4.1 Removing the Front Panel Coverplate............................................ 3-4
3.4.2 Installing an Ethernet Expansion Module........................................3-5
3.4.3 Removing the Ethernet Expansion Module.....................................3-6
3.5 Installing Optional GBICs................................................................................3-7
3.5.1 Side Clip GBICs..............................................................................3-8
3.5.1.1 Installing the Side Clip GBIC ...........................................3-8
3.5.1.2 Removing the Side Clip GBIC.......................................3-10