Cabletron Systems BRIM-F6 manual Using This Manual, Getting Help

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1Using This Manual

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the BRIM-F6.

In addition to having a general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE

802.3type data communications networks and their physical layer components, you should also understand FDDI networks and the ANSI X3T9.5 standard prior to installing the BRIM-F6. For a review of FDDI, see Appendix A, Basic FDDI Networks.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, highlights BRIM-F6 features, and concludes with a list of related documentation.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install FPIMs into the BRIM-F6 and how to install the BRIM-F6 into a Media Interface Module (MIM) or a stand-alone hub.

Chapter 3, Using LANVIEW, describes how to use the front panel LEDs to monitor BRIM performance.

Chapter 4, Specifications, lists various electrical and physical specifications of the BRIM-F6.

Appendix A, Basic FDDI Networks, covers basic concepts of FDDI networks, FDDI devices, and design/installation considerations.

1.2Getting Help

If you need additional support related to the BRIM-F6, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support:

By phone

(603) 332-9400

 

Monday-Friday; 8am - 8pm EST

By CompuServe®

GO CTRON from any ! prompt

By Internet mail

support@ctron.com

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Contents BRIM-F6 USER’S Guide Page Contents Page Chapter Introduction Using This Manual Getting HelpBRIM-F6 Features BRIM-F6 OverviewBRIM-F6 Overview Related Documentation Chapter Installation Unpacking the Brim and the FPIMsInstalling the FPIMs Fpim ScrewsInstalling the BRIM-F6 Installing the BRIM-F6Installing a BRIM-F6 into a MIM Brim Tab Installing a BRIM-F6 into a Hub BRIM-F6 User’s Guide Chapter Using Lanview TWR Twisted Ring Chapter Specifications Fiber Optic InterfaceMultimode Receiver Signal Detect Single Mode Specifications Single Mode ReceiverUnshielded Twisted Pair Receiver Signal Detect Cable Specifications Shielded Twisted Pair Transmitter SpecificationsMultimode Fiber Twisted Pair Pinout Configuration Twisted Pair Cable LengthSafety EnvironmentAppendix a Basic Fddi Networks BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-1Appendix a Basic Fddi Networks Reliability BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-3Figure A-2. Wrapping a Broken Ring Ansi Standard X3T9.5 BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-5Figure A-4. Token and Frame Formats BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-7 Fddi StationFddi Connection Rules Fddi Devices BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-9Figure A-7. Valid Station Configurations Figure A-8. Duplex Fiber Optic Receptacles and Connectors BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-11A-12 BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-13 Bypass State Operational StateFigure A-10. Fddi Devices Design Considerations For Fddi Networks BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-15Bandwidth Figure A-11. Physical Device Connections BRIM-F6 User’s Guide A-17
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