Cabletron Systems CSX1000 User Manual
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Because of the strong personal computer presence in the business environment, a move to
graphical user interfaces, and the need to make the best use of available resources, there is a
growing demand for high speed LAN access for remote devices. PC users need to be part of a work-
group or enterprise LAN, and remote access from home, field offices, and other remote locations
has become a necessity.
With the demand for remote LAN access, the remote device’s requirement for bandwidth has
exceeded the capabilities of traditional analog modems. High-speed digital dedicated lines can
certainly provide sufficient bandwidth for LAN interconnection. However, because of the high
monthly charges associated with dedicated services, the costs are prohibitive for individual users.
graphical user interfaces, and the need to make the best use of available resources, there is a
growing demand for high speed LAN access for remote devices. PC users need to be part of a work-
group or enterprise LAN, and remote access from home, field offices, and other remote locations
has become a necessity.
With the demand for remote LAN access, the remote device’s requirement for bandwidth has
exceeded the capabilities of traditional analog modems. High-speed digital dedicated lines can
certainly provide sufficient bandwidth for LAN interconnection. However, because of the high
monthly charges associated with dedicated services, the costs are prohibitive for individual users.
New forms of networking are now possible and affordable using the Integrated Services Digital
Network (ISDN). ISDN is being deployed by major telecommunications companies world-wide.
With ISDN services, the costs of LAN interconnection are based on actual usage — the user gets the
bandwidth of dedicated digital service at dial-up prices.
Network (ISDN). ISDN is being deployed by major telecommunications companies world-wide.
With ISDN services, the costs of LAN interconnection are based on actual usage — the user gets the
bandwidth of dedicated digital service at dial-up prices.
Our products offer internetworking solutions for small businesses as well as large corporations.
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This particular CyberSWITCH model consists of an embedded communications platform. It uses a
flash file system (instead of a hard disk) and a two-stage boot device to initialize the platform and
download the system software. The system software is preconfigured to allow immediate
connection to a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) with Telnet and/or TFTP
access.
flash file system (instead of a hard disk) and a two-stage boot device to initialize the platform and
download the system software. The system software is preconfigured to allow immediate
connection to a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN) with Telnet and/or TFTP
access.
This system is geared toward the small office, supporting two to eight (depending on model)
simultaneous connections. Yet the product offers a small office a variety of internetworking
capabilities.
simultaneous connections. Yet the product offers a small office a variety of internetworking
capabilities.