Installation guide

SSR-600 Installation Guide 2-1
CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Before installing the SSR-600, review the requirements and specifications
referred to in this chapter concerning the following:
• 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.1)
• 100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2)
The network installation must meet the guidelines in this chapter and in
the documents referenced in this chapter to ensure satisfactory
performance of the equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may
produce poor network performance. These guidelines are specifically for
the fixed twisted pair front panel ports only, Ethernet 1 and Ethernet 2.
For the different SWPIMs that can be installed in the SWPIM slots, refer
to the applicable installation guide for the specific SWPIM.
2.1 10BASE-T NETWORK
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to either of the SSR-600 ports,
ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the
IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabletron Systems
Cabling Guide for details.
NOTE
The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide , referred to in the
following sections, can be found on the Cabletron Systems
World Wide Web site:http://www.cabletron.com/
NOTE
If a port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5 cabling must be
used. For 10 Mbps operation only, Category 3 cabling can be
used. Refer to Section 2.2 for information about 100BASE-TX
networks and cabling.