Cabletron Systems TRXI-24 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
 
Page 1-5
 
Flash EEPROMs
 
The TRXI uses Flash EEPROMs that allow you to download new and 
updated firmware using Cabletron’s Remote LANVIEW/Windows, 
version 2.3 or later or any device using BOOTP or TFTP protocols.
 
Cabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor
 
Cabletron Systems’ Distributed LAN Monitor (DLM) is a software 
option for the TRXI. DLM provides a method for locally polling and 
monitoring devices on a local area network to minimize network 
management traffic on an enterprise, campus, or wide area network.
 
1.5
REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES
 
You can control and manage the TRXI using any Simple Network 
Management Protocol (SNMP) software. Cabletron Systems offers the 
following remote management packages:
Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM
 
®
 
Cabletron Systems Remote LANVIEW
 
®
 
/Windows™
Cabletron Systems Remote SPECTRUM
 
®
 
 Portable 
Management Applications
The TRXI remote network management capabilities provide the 
necessary management tools for the TRXI to operate at its full 
capacity. Your ability to set up parameters with network management 
ensures optimal performance of the TRXI.
 
1.6
RECOMMENDED READING
 
We recommend the following publications if you need more 
information about implementing a token ring network. 
 
Local Area Networks, Token Ring Access Method, IEEE 
Standard 802.5 (1989)
Commercial Building Wiring Standard, EIA Standard 
Proposal No. 1907-B 
 
(if approved, to be published as 
 
EIA/TIA-568
 
)
 
LAN Troubleshooting Handbook
 
, Mark Miller (1989, M&T 
Publishing)