Introduction, Using this manual, Structure of this guide – Cabletron Systems WPIM T1 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
WPIM-T1/DDS User’s Guide. This
manual provides hardware information and explains the use of Local
Management to control and manage the Cabletron Systems
WPIM-T1/DDS.
The WPIM-T1/DDS is installed in and provides connectivity and
functionality to the CSX400 and the HSIM-W6. The WPIM-T1/DDS
provides full or fractional T1, or a DDS interface to these platforms.
The WPIM-T1/DDS uses the same connector to provide T1 and DDS
connectivity and therefore will only support one service at a time.
Refer to
for more detailed information on the WPIM-T1/DDS
capabilities.
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 WPIM-T1/DDS. You should have a general working knowledge of the
following data communications networks and their physical layer
components before using the WPIM-T1/DDS:
•
WAN
•
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
The following list briefly explains each chapter of the WPIM-T1/DDS
manual:
, describes the WPIM-T1/DDS features and the
protocols that the WPIM-T1/DDS supports.
, directs the user to appropriate
documentation to prepare the WPIM-T1/DDS for proper setup. It also
describes cabling requirements.
NOTE
The device in which the WPIM-T1/DDS is to be installed may
be referred to as the host platform in this document.