Cabletron Systems manual BRIM-A6 Overview, BRIM-A6 Features

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BRIM-A6 Overview

1.3 BRIM-A6 OVERVIEW

The BRIM-A6 extends the functionality of your MIM or standalone hub to include remote bridging/routing capability. It allows remote connectivity using ATM technology.

The BRIM-A6 is equipped with one slot that supports a Cabletron Systems APIM for ATM connectivity. Cabletron Systems provides a variety of APIMs that let you select the configuration of your choice.

The BRIM-A6 supports two types of Virtual Channels: Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), and Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs). It also supports the ATM Forum’s User-Network-Interface (UNI) for SVC signaling, and FORE Systems’ Simple Protocol for ATM Network Signaling (SPANS). Because of this support, the BRIM-A6 is not only standards based, but takes advantage of FORE’s ATM signaling enhancements while providing guaranteed interoperability with existing FORE ATM networks.

1.4 BRIM-A6 FEATURES

ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs)

The BRIM-A6 uses Cabletron Systems APIMs for ATM connectivity. You can easily install APIMs into the BRIM for the interface of your choice.

APIMs support multiple types of physical layer cable types and are fully compliant with the ATM Forum’s “UTOPIA” specification.

MIB Support

For additional information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, refer to the Release Notes, or contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Section 1.7, Getting Help).

LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system called LANVIEW with the BRIM-A6. LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly identify bridge and link status.

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Contents BRIM-A6 USER’S Guide BRIM-A6 User’s Guide Vcci Notice FCC NoticeDOC Notice Cabletron Software Program License Exclusion of Warranty and Disclaimer of LiabilityCabletron SYSTEMS, INC. Program License Agreement United States Government Restricted Rights Declaration of Conformity Contents Viii BRIM-A6 User’s Guide Chapter Introduction Using this ManualFollowing conventions are used throughout this document Document ConventionsBRIM-A6 Overview BRIM-A6 FeaturesEMC BRIM-A6 SpecificationsRelated Manuals EMIGetting Help Unpacking the Brim Chapter InstallationInstalling an Apim Installing ApimsInstalling a Brim in a MIM Installing BrimsRemoving the Brim Coverplate Installing a Brim in a Hub BRIM-A6 User’s Guide Chapter Local Management Keyboard Conventions Function Local Management Keyboard ConventionsATM Connection Tables Screen Using LIM to Create PVCsATM Connection Tables Screen Fields Using ATM Connection Tables Screen Commands ATM Connection Tables Screen CommandsDeleting PVCs from the Connection Tables Screen Adding PVCs to the Connection Tables ScreenBRIM-A6 Setup Screen Using LM to Create PvcsVCI BRIM-A6 Setup Screen FieldsVPI BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Commands Accessing the BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen Using BRIM-A6 Setup Screen CommandsBRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields Adding a PVC BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen CommandsModifying a PVC Deleting a PVC BRIM-A6 LEDs ChapterDescribes each of the Apim LEDs Apim LEDsAPIM-21 Specifications Appendix a Apim SpecificationsAPIM-11 Specifications APIM-29 Specifications APIM-22 SpecificationsBNC APIM-67 SpecificationsATM Basics Appendix B ATM OverviewFigure B-1 ATM Cells ATM CellBRIM-A6 User’s Guide B-3 Virtual Channels and Virtual Paths ATM NetworkATM Protocol Permanent and Switched Virtual ChannelsB-6 BRIM-A6 User’s Guide BRIM-A6 User’s Guide B-7 B-8 BRIM-A6 User’s Guide
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