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SmartSwitch ATM User Guide 1-1
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the SmartSwitch ATM User Guide. This manual provides instructions and information about switch use,
maintenance, and problem solving for all SmartSwitch ATM switches. These include
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SmartSwitch 2500 Workgroup and Backbone ATM switches
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SmartSwitch 6A000 ATM switch modules
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SmartSwitch 9A100 ATM switch modules
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SmartSwitch 6500 ATM switch
Note
For installation instructions and initial set up procedures for your particular
SmartSwitch ATM switch, see the appropriate SmartSwitch ATM Switch
Installation and Setup Guide.
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CONTENTS OF THE USER GUIDE
The SmartSwitch ATM User Guide provides instructions and examples on using the SmartSwitch ATM switch
features. By reading this manual you will learn how to perform the following operations:
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Creating and managing IP over ATM VLANs
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Creating and managing ELANS
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Using distributed LANE servers
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Configuring LNNI for LANE redundancy and load sharing through
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Creating and managing multi-level PNNI network topologies
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Adding routes (PNNI, IISP, UNI, and routes between ATM and Ethernet networks)
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Creating PVC and PVP connections
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Creating soft PVCs and soft PVPs
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Creating and using virtual ports
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Creating traffic descriptors
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Managing bandwidth, switch traffic, and congestion
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Upgrading switch firmware
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Configuring ATM address filters
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Configuring network clocking
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Troubleshooting VLANs, ELANs, PNNI topologies, and traffic congestion problems
Note
For detailed descriptions of individual SmartSwitch ATM console commands, see
the SmartSwitch ATM Reference Manual.