Installation guide

2-1

Network Requirements

Before installing the module, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter

concerning the following:

• Port Trunking (Section 2.1)

• 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2)

• 100BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3)

• 1000BASE-T Network (5PIM-G02)

(Section 2.4)

• 1000BASE-SX/LX Network (5PIM-G06)

(Section 2.5)

The network installation must meet the requirements to ensure satisfactory performance of this

equipment. Failure to do so will produce poor network performance.

2.1 PORT TRUNKING FEATURE

Before connecting the module to a network so it can take advantage of the Port Trunking feature,

there are certain rules concerning port connections and configurations that must be followed for

proper operation. Refer to the MATRIX E5 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide for

additional information.

NOTE: The MATRIX E5 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide and Cabling

Guide, referred to in the following sections, can be found on the Enterasys Networks

World Wide Web site: http://www.enterasys.com/