Cabletron Systems 6H203-24 - Manual (Page 17)

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About This Guide
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H203-24 and 6H253-13 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface
Modules Installation User’s Guide. This guide describes the SmartSwitch Interface Modules and
provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For
information about how to use Local Management to configure and manage the SmartSwitch series,
refer to the SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233,
and 6E253 Local Management User’s Guide.
USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand SmartSwitch module features, capabilities, and
Local Management functions.
A general working knowledge of Fast Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications
networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using these devices.
Important Notice
Depending on the firmware version used in the SmartSwitch, some features described in this
document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the device to determine
which features are supported.
NOTE
In this document, the SmartSwitch Interface Modules are referred to as either
“SmartSwitches” or “modules”. When differences between the modules are described,
the modules will be referred to by name.