Enterasys mrx User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
 
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
 
Welcome to Cabletron Systems 
 
MRXI/LM Local Management for 
the Cabletron Systems MRXI 10BASE-T HUB User's Manual. 
 
This manual serves as a simple reference guide for using MRXI/LM™, 
providing information to help you configure the MRXI™ and MRXI-2 
and, if necessary, diagnose problems with your network.
 
NOTE: 
 
This manual covers both the MRXI and MRXI-2. The two units 
are functionally identical. The MRXI provides connections for ports 1 
through 12 via a 50 pin Champ connector, while the MRXI-2 provides 
twelve RJ-45 connectors. Throughout this manual the term MRXI is 
used to cover both units unless otherwise specified.
 
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USING THIS MANUAL
 
Read through this manual to become familiar with its contents and to 
gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of MRXI/LM. A 
general working knowledge of Ethernet networks and the IEEE 802.3 
standard is necessary for interpreting and using MRXI/LM.
Chapter 1, 
 
Introduction, 
 
outlines the contents of this manual, briefly 
describes features and functions performed by the Hub and MRXI/LM, 
and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, 
 
Attaching the Console
 
, describes terminal 
characteristics, connecting console cabling, and configuring the 
management console.
Chapter 3, 
 
Getting Started, 
 
describes the initial steps required to 
access MRXI/LM. It describes each of the screens and the available 
commands.
Chapter4, 
 
Using the Device/Board/Port Counters Screen
 
describes the status and statistics information available for the MRXI.
Chapter 5, 
 
Using Community Names
 
, describes entering and using 
a community names table.
Chapter 6, 
 
MRXI/LM Messages
 
, explains messages that can appear 
at the top of the MRXI/LM terminal display.