Cabletron Systems SWPIM-BRI - Manual (Page 15)

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems SWPIM-BRI Installation Guide . This
manual gives an introduction to the SWPIM-BRI, lists features and
capabilities, details the cabling pinouts, and explains how to install the
SWPIM-BRI.
The SWPIM-BRI provides S/T-interface (digital) functionality or
U-interface (analog) functionality for a host platform designed to receive
the SWPIM (Sliding WAN Physical Interface Module) architecture.
USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the features and
capabilities of the SWPIM-BRI.
A general working knowledge of WAN and Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 data
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful
before using the SWPIM-BRI.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.
NOTE
The term “host platform” will be used to indicate the device or
module, such as the SSR-600 or the HSIM-SSR-600, into
which the SWPIM-BRI is installed.