Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.
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.
Copyright 1997 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9032245-01 September 1997
Cabletron Systems, SPECTRUM, and LANVIEW are registered trademarks and SmartSTACK ,
ELS10-26TX , FEPIM , FEPIM-TX and FEPIM-FX are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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.
DOC NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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.
CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.
This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets
forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the “Program”) contained in
this package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other media. BY 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. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT,
PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL
REFUND.
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CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE
1. LICENSE
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.
. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package
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CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY
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ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
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The enclosed product (a) was developed solely at priv ate e xpense; (b) contains “restricted computer software”
submitted with restricted rights in accordance with Section 52227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial
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For Department of Defense units, the product is licensed with “Restricted Rights” as defined in the DoD
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Section 52.227-7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its successors, and
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of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35
Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505.
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 RG13 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 T ype/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a
Commercial or Light
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
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Full Name Full Name
Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
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Title Title
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
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Location Location
Industrial Environment.
Contents
Welcome to SmartSTACK 10 ELS10-26............................................................................................... 1
Getting Help ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Setting Up and Powering Up the ELS10-26........................................................................................... 2
Attaching Power Cord and Connecting to a Power Source .................................................................... 2
Checking the Power-up Diagnostics Sequence....................................................................................... 2
Connecting UTP Cables ..........................................................................................................................4
Installing a Fast Ethernet Port Interface Module (FEPIM) ..................................................................... 5
Connecting a UTP Segment to FE-100TX ............................................................................................. 6
Connecting a Multimode Segment to the FE-100FX .............................................................................. 7
Fiber Optic Network Connection ............................................................................................................ 7
Connecting the Local Console Manager to a Terminal ...........................................................................8
LCM Commands .....................................................................................................................................9
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