Cabletron Systems TRXI-44 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
 
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
 
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 
 
TRXI-22, TRXI-24, TRXI-42, and 
TRXI-44 Token Ring Intelligent Hub User’s Guide
 
. This manual 
provides installation instructions, network requirements, and 
reference information for the TRXI stand-alone concentrator. You 
should have an understanding of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) type data 
communications networks and their physical layer components before 
installing the TRXI.
 
Note
 
: This manual uses the term TRXI to describe the TRXI -22, 24, 42, 
and 44 unless otherwise specified.
 
1.1
USING THIS MANUAL
 
The following summary provides information about each chapter in 
this manual. Read through the summary to familiarize yourself with 
this manual’s organization and content.
Chapter 1, 
 
Introduction
 
, outlines the contents of this manual and 
briefly describes features of the TRXI.
Chapter 2, 
 
Requirements/Specifications
 
, describes cabling 
requirements, network guidelines, and TRXI operating specifications.
Chapter 3, 
 
Installation
 
, contains instructions for installing your 
TRXI and connecting it to the network using the various media types. 
This chapter includes instructions for setting the Ring Speed Switch, 
setting the NVRAM Switch, installing the Token Ring Port Interface 
Modules (TPIMs), and setting the TPIM Phantom Switch.
Chapter 4,
 
 Testing and Troubleshooting
 
,
 
 
 
contains procedures for 
testing the TRXI after installation, a description of the LANVIEW® 
LEDs, and explains the front panel LCD display.
Chapter 5, 
 
Local Management
 
,
 
 
 
describes how to access Local 
Management. It also describes each of the Local Management screens 
and the available commands.