Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 User’s Guide. This manual provides the following information:

•Describes BRIM-A6 features

•Explains how to install the BRIM-A6 in a Cabletron Systems Media Interface Module (MIM) or standalone hub

•Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM)

The BRIM-A6 provides additional connectivity/functionality to various Cabletron Systems MIMs and standalone hubs. You should have a general working knowledge of ATM networks and the ATM User-Network Interface Specification, as proposed in the ATM Forum, prior to installing the BRIM-A6. If you need a basic overview of ATM, refer to Appendix B, ATM Overview.

1.1 USING 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-A6. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes BRIM-A6 features and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs) into the BRIM-A6. This chapter also explains how to install a BRIM-A6 into a MIM or a standalone hub.

Chapter 3, Local Management, describes how to create Permanent Virtual Connection using Cabletron Systems Local Interface Management (LIM) or Cabletron Systems Local Management (LM).

Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDS, describes how to use the BRIM-A6 LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.

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Contents BRIM-A6 USER’S Guide BRIM-A6 User’s Guide FCC Notice DOC NoticeVcci Notice Exclusion of Warranty and Disclaimer of Liability Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC. Program License AgreementCabletron Software Program License 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 FeaturesRelated Manuals BRIM-A6 SpecificationsEMI EMCGetting 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 PvcsBRIM-A6 Setup Screen Fields VPIVCI 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 LEDsAppendix a Apim Specifications APIM-11 SpecificationsAPIM-21 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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