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Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 1 introduction – Cabletron Systems 3T02-04 User Manual

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Token Ring Switch Module User Guide

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This manual is for system administrators responsible for configuring,
monitoring and maintaining the ATX. It should be used with the

ATX User

Guide

and the

ATX MIB User Guide

. The contents of each chapter are

described below.

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, provides general descriptions of the

modules.

Chapter 2,

Connecting to the Network

, describes how to physically

attach the modules to a Token Ring network.

Chapter 3,

Configuring

, discusses the software configuration options

for the modules.

Chapter 4,

Statistics

, provides information on Token Ring port

statistics.

Chapter 5,

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

, discusses identifying

possible problems with the modules.

Chapter 6,

Adding/Swapping Modules

, gives instructions for adding

and replacing Token Ring modules.

Appendix A,

Technical Specifications

, lists the pertinent technical

information about the modules.

Appendix B,

Bridging Methods

, discusses transparent, source

routing, and source routing transparent bridging.