Cabletron Systems brim f6 brim-f6 User Manual
Chapter 1:
Introduction
1-2
HSIM-F6 User’s Guide
1.1
USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the HSIM-F6. The following list provides an overview of each section of
this manual:
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the HSIM-F6. The following list provides an overview of each section of
this manual:
,
, outlines the contents of this manual, describes
the HSIM-F6 features and concludes with a list of related manuals.
,
, describes how to install FDDI Port Interface
Modules (FPIMs) into the HSIM-F6. This chapter also explains how to
install an HSIM-F6 into an interface module or a standalone hub.
install an HSIM-F6 into an interface module or a standalone hub.
, describes how to use the HSIM-F6 Local
Management screens to set up FDDI Full Duplex connections, set FDDI
to Ethernet frame translation parameters and to view the HSIM-F6 and
FDDI ring statistics.
to Ethernet frame translation parameters and to view the HSIM-F6 and
FDDI ring statistics.
,
, describes how to use the HSIM-F6 LEDs
to monitor the HSIM performance and status.
, lists the operating and cabling specifications of
the HSIM-F6 for the variety of physical interfaces that can be used.
,
, describes specifications and features
for each of the FPIMs available for the HSIM-F6.
1.2
DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this document:
NOTE
Note
symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of
information that may be of special importance.
!
CAUTION
Caution
symbol. Contains information essential to avoid
damage to the equipment.
Electrical Hazard Warning
symbol. Warns against an action
that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical
hazard.
hazard.