Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual | Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the BRIM-T6 USER’S GUIDE. This manual describes BRIM-T6 features, installation instructions, and operating procedures. It is intended for all users of the BRIM-T6.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

If you are unfamiliar with Cabletron Systems’ networking products, please read this manual completely to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the BRIM-T6. Also, you should have a general knowledge of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) data communications networks and their physical layer components before operating the BRIM-T6.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and discusses BRIM-T6 features, capabilities, and speciﬁcations. It also describes how to get technical help and lists related documentation.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to conﬁgure and install the BRIM-T6 and Token Ring Port Interface Modules (TPIMs).

Chapter 3, Connecting to the Network, describes how to establish the physical link to a Local Area Network (LAN) by connecting standard network cable segments to the BRIM-T6.

Chapter 4, Monitoring and Troubleshooting, describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs diagnostic system to monitor the BRIM-T6’s operational status. It also describes procedures for resolving problems encountered establishing a link to a network via the BRIM-T6 interface.

Appendix A, TPIM Speciﬁcations, describes speciﬁcations for Cabletron Systems’ series of attachable TPIMs.

Appendix B, Media Speciﬁcations, describes speciﬁcations for network media.

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