Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 2200 Operation manual

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2E253-49R
SmartSwitch 2200
Installation User’s Guide
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ETHERNET WORKGROUP SWITCH

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NOTICE
Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document
without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes
have been made.
The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS)ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
Rochester, NH 03867
 2000 by Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9033216
January 2000
Cabletron Systems , SPECTRUM , QuickSET , and LANVIEW are registered trademarks and SmartSwitch is a
trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.

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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
VCCI NOTICE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When
such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:
CANADA
MEXICO
CENTRAL AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”)
that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package.
The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU
ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE
LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR
YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL
REFUND.
IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
[phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the
terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the
United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state
and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by
agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of
certaintechnical products tocertain countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government
or an exception from obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program and agree thatYou will use the
Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.

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If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of thisAgreement,You
agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country
in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia,
Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be
designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct
product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls
as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r
any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the
U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely
at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section
52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in
all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product
is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TOYOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES,OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED STATES OFAMERICA
AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems Sales and Service, Inc.
(“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in
the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED
PRODUCT,YOUARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH
INCLUDES THE LICENSEAND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF
YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THISAGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO
CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT
FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
[phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the
terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the
United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state
and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by
agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of
certaintechnical products tocertain countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government
or an exception from obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program and agree thatYou will use the
Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of thisAgreement,You
agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country
in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia,
Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be
designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct
product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls
as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r
any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the
U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.

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5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely
at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section
52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in
all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product
is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TOYOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES,OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS LIMITED
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:
EUROPE
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
ASIA
AUSTRALIA
PACIFIC RIM
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems Limited (“Cabletron”)
that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package.
The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU
ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE
LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR
YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL
REFUND.
IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS
[phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the
terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the
United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English law. The English
courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by
agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of
certaintechnical products tocertain countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government
or an exception from obtaining such license may be relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program and agree thatYou will use the
Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.

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If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of thisAgreement,You
agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country
in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia,
Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other countries as may be
designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct
product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls
as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r
any major component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the
U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely
at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section
52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in
all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product
is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron
makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TOYOU BY
CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES,OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way
PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867
European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari
European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited
Nexus House, Newbury Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG14 2PZ, England
Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC
EC Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
EN 60950
Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial
or Light Industrial Environment.
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this
notice conforms to the above directives.
Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe
Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Full Name Full Name
Compliance Engineering Manager Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Title Title
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Location Location

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Contents
Figures............................................................................................................................ xiii
Tables.............................................................................................................................xiv
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Using This Guide............................................................................................................xv
Structure of This Guide..................................................................................................xv
Related Documents.......................................................................................................xvi
Document Conventions................................................................................................xvii
1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview.........................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Connectivity ....................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................................1-2
1.1.3 Standard/Full Duplex Auto-Negotiation...........................................1-3
1.1.4 Runtime IP Address Discovery.......................................................1-3
1.1.5 SmartTrunk.....................................................................................1-3
1.1.6 Remote Monitoring (RMON)...........................................................1-4
1.1.7 Broadcast Suppression...................................................................1-4
1.1.8 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions........................................................1-4
1.1.9 Traffic Rate Limiting........................................................................1-5
1.1.10 Flow Control....................................................................................1-5
1.1.11 GARP Switch Operation .................................................................1-6
1.1.12 802.1 Port Priority...........................................................................1-6
1.1.13 Management...................................................................................1-6
1.1.14 Switching Options...........................................................................1-6
1.1.15 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs..........................................................1-7
1.1.16 Standards Compatibility..................................................................1-7
1.1.17 Year 2000 Compliance ...................................................................1-7
1.1.18 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................................1-7
1.2 Getting Help....................................................................................................1-8
2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk.....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network.........................................................................................2-1

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3
INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking the Device.....................................................................................3-2
3.2 Installing Options.............................................................................................3-2
3.3 Installing the Device........................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation ..........................................................3-3
3.3.2 Rackmount Installation....................................................................3-4
3.3.3 Connecting Power...........................................................................3-7
3.4 Connecting to the Network..............................................................................3-8
3.5 Completing the Installation............................................................................3-10
4
TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Using LANVIEW..............................................................................................4-1
4.2 Troubleshooting Checklist...............................................................................4-5
4.3 Using the RESET Button.................................................................................4-7
A
SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 Device Specifications......................................................................................A-1
A.2 Physical Properties .........................................................................................A-1
A.3 Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................A-2
A.4 Environmental Requirements..........................................................................A-2
A.5 Input/Output Ports...........................................................................................A-2
A.6 COM Port Pinout Assignments .......................................................................A-3
A.7 Regulatory Compliance...................................................................................A-3
B
OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND
MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS
B.1 Required Tools................................................................................................B-1
B.2 Removing the Chassis Cover..........................................................................B-2
B.3 Setting the Mode Switches..............................................................................B-5
B.4 SIMM Upgrade................................................................................................B-6
B.4.1 Locating SIMMs..............................................................................B-7
B.4.2 Installing the DRAM SIMM..............................................................B-8
B.5 Installing Optional HSIM or VHSIM Interface Modules ...................................B-9
INDEX

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Figures
Figure Page
1-1 2E253-49R SmartSwitch 2200 Device............................................................................1-1
3-1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation...........................................................................................3-4
3-2 Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket .................................................................................3-5
3-3 Attaching the Rackmount Brackets.................................................................................3-6
3-4 Installing the Device in a Rack........................................................................................3-7
3-5 2E253-49R Rear View.....................................................................................................3-8
3-6 Straight Cable Connection ..............................................................................................3-9
3-7 Connection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter.....................................................................3-9
4-1 LANVIEW LEDs ..............................................................................................................4-1
4-2 RESET Button.................................................................................................................4-7
B-1 Removing the Chassis Cover..........................................................................................B-4
B-2 Mode Switch Location.....................................................................................................B-5
B-3 DRAM SIMM connector Location....................................................................................B-7
B-4 Installing the DRAM.........................................................................................................B-8
B-5 HSIM and VHSIM Connector Locations..........................................................................B-9

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Tables
Table Page
3-1 Contents of 2E253-49R Carton....................................................................................3-2
4-1 LANVIEW LEDs ..........................................................................................................4-2
4-2 Troubleshooting Checklist ...........................................................................................4-5
A-1 COM Port Pin Assignments .........................................................................................A-3

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AboutThis Guide
Welcome to the 2E253-49R SmartSwitch 2200 Installation User’s Guide . This guide describes
the 2E253-49R SmartSwitch 2200 device and provides information concerning network
requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local
Management to configure and manage the 2E253-49R, refer to the Cabletron Systems
SmartSwitch Series 2E253, 2H252, 2H253, and 2H258 Local Management User’s Guide .
USINGTHIS GUIDE
Read through this part of the guide first for information on how to use this guide and for a list of
technology and user’s guides that may help in setting up and managing the 2E253-49R. Then read
the remainder of this guide completely to understand the 2E253-49R capabilities and how to
install it.
A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks
and their physical layer components is helpful when using this device.
STRUCTURE OFTHIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction , provides an overview of the 2E253-49R and its features. Directions for
obtaining additional information or help from Cabletron Systems are also included in this chapter.
Chapter 2, Network Requirements , explains the network requirements that must be met before
installing the 2E253-49R.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the 2E253-49R, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the 2E253-49R to
determine which features are supported.
NOTE
In this document, the device is referred to as either the “2E253-49R” or the “device”.

Related Documents
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Chapter 3, Installation , provides instructions on how to install the 2E253-49R and connect
segments to the device.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting , describes the function of the LANVIEW LEDs, which can help to
quickly diagnose network/operational problems.
Appendix A, Specifications , contains information on functionality and operating specifications,
connector pinouts, environmental requirements, and physical properties.
Appendix B, Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings , describes how to remove
the cover from the device, set the Mode Switch, and shows the location of an optional High Speed
Interface Module (HSIM) or Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM).
RELATED DOCUMENTS
The following Cabletron Systems documents may help to set up and manage the 2E253-49R:
• SmartSwitch Series 2E253, 2H252, 2H253, and 2H258 Local Management User’s Guide
• Ethernet Technology Guide
• Cabling Guide
• SmartTrunk User’s Guide
• WAN Series Local Management User’s Guide
The following are Cabletron Systems documents associated with optional interface modules:
• HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide
• HSIM-F6 User’s Guide
• HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide
• HSIM-W6 Installation Guide
• HSIM-W84 Installation Guide
• HSIM-W87 User’s Guide
• HSIM-G01/G09 User’s Guide
•VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide
•VHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide

Document Conventions
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The HSIM-W6 Installation Guide, the HSIM-W84 Installation Guide, and the WAN Series Local
Management User’s Guide are contained on the QuickSET CD-ROM and, along with the other
manuals listed above, can be obtained from the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF) at the following site:
http://www.cabletron.com/
DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The guide uses the following conventions:
NOTE All documentation for the Cabletron Systems SecureFast VLAN Manager software is
contained on the VLAN Manager CD-ROM.
NOTE Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of
special importance.
TIP Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions.
!
CAUTION
Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.
Electrical Hazard Warning symbol.Warns against an action that could result in
personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard.
WARNING
Warning symbol.Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death.