Cabletron Systems CSX400 - Manual (Page 8)

Introduction to SPMA for the CSX200 and CSX400
1-2 HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84
HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84
The HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84 are Wide Area Networking HSIMs (High Speed
Interface Modules), which are similar to the CSX200/400 in that they provide
LAN to WAN switching. They can be installed in SmartSwitch 2000, 6000, and
9000 modules to uplink to WANs. These HSIMs are intelligent modules with their
own IP addresses, and are managed separately through SPMA as CSX-400s.
Therefore, users of the HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84 can also use this manual.
The HSIM-W6 supports IP and IPX bridging or routing services, including IP RIP.
Multiple WAN connectivity is similar to that of the CSX400, with the use of two
conÞgurable WAN WPIMs. WPIM options are discussed in Chapter 2,
Device
ConÞguration . Each WPIM on the HSIM-W6 can act independently, allowing
simultaneous communication, or the pair can be conÞgured to provide redundant
channels if desired.
The HSIM-W84 provides a Þxed conÞguration of four RJ45 ports for four active
T1 interfaces.
Using the CSX200 and CSX400 User’s Guide
Your SPECTRUM Portable Management Application (SPMA) for the CSX200 and
CSX400 consists of a number of different applications, each of which provides a
portion of the overall management functionality. Each of these applications can be
accessed from the icon menu (if you are using a management platform) and from
the Stand-alone Launcher or the command line (if you are running in stand-alone
mode).
This UserÕs Guide describes how to use the bridging and WAN conÞguration
applications included with the module; note that the instructions provided in this
guide apply to the CSX200 and CSX400 module regardless of the operating
system or management platform you are using. Instructions for launching each
individual function from the command line (stand-alone mode) are also included
in each chapter. At times this manual may refer to the ÒCSX,Ó in which case the
information pertains to both the CSX200 and CSX400.
NOTES
The CSX400 can support an ISDN connection with the WPIM-S/T. However, this
connection is designed for WAN redundancy only. A primary ISDN WAN connection is
not an option on the CSX400 at this time.
It is also important to note a Windows 95- and NT-based utility called QuickSET was
shipped with your CyberSwitch. This program is designed for point-and-click installation
and set-up of CSX200/400 devices. QuickSET can also be used to conÞgure WPIM
settings and routing-bridging protocols, including those WPIMs not currenlty supported
by SPMA. See your QuickSET documentation for more information.