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Chapter 2
Planning a Network with
EtherSpeedII Switch Modules
Installing the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T or EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch
modules in a network can significantly improve LAN performance. This chapter
provides information to help you plan a network that uses either or both of these
modules. The chapter includes the following topics:
• Connecting the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules to Ethernet hubs and network
devices (this page)
• Typical network configuration examples (page 2-2
)
• Factory-set and predefined configurations (page 2-10
)
Connecting the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules to Ethernet
Hubs and Network Devices
This section provides information on connecting EtherSpeedII switch modules to
Ethernet hubs and network devices.
EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T Switch Module
You connect the ports of the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module to the
front panel, wired as MDI-X connections. This wiring allows you to use a
straight-through cable between the switch module and the patch panel.
Note: Follow the basic guidelines in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,”
and Appendix B, “Cables and Connectors
,” when you plan a network using
EtherSpeedII switch modules.