3Com 2000 TR manual About this Guide, Introduction, Terminology

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide provides the information needed to install and configure the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) Module. For more information about the switch itself, see the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR User Guide.

The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module Guide is intended for use by net- work administrators responsible for installing and setting up networking equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of Local Area Networks, Token Ring Networks, and Ethernet. Basic TR-in-FE con- cepts are explained within this guide.

The Release Notes shipped with the TR-in-FE Module may contain information that updates or overrides information in this guide. You should always follow the information in the Release Notes if it is differ- ent from the information given in this guide.

Terminology

In this manual the term TR-in-FE Module is used when referring to the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module.

The device into which the TR-in-FE Module is fitted, is known simply as the Switch. An example of a Switch is 3Com’s SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR. This type of switch is often referred to as an edge-device,edge-switchor boundary switch.

Name used in guide:	Includes:
Switch 2000 TR	SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR