Cabletron Systems 1800 specification

Action:	Check the hardware at both ends to make sure the devices are oper-
	ational and cables are securely connected. For SNA, also check the
	configuration records to make sure they match the HPAD/TPAD.
403. Link Up
Severity:	2
Meaning:	The level 2 link is up.
Action:	None.

404.X.25 Link Failed

Severity:	2
Meaning:	The link has failed; some modem controls are not present, and the
	physical link is down.
Action:	Check the modem and cables for secure connections and proper
	operation.

405.Restart with cc “n” dc “n”

Severity:	4
Meaning:	A Restart has been issued, with the cause code (cc) and diagnostic
	code (dc) shown. (See Appendix B.)
Action:	Depends on the cause. If necessary, contact Cabletron Systems
	Technical Support. (See page 22-4.)

406.Operational

Severity: 2

Meaning: For all ports except those noted below, this means that the link is up.

For SNA TPAD, this means that the XID exchange has been per- formed, and the XID data received in the response frame matches the XID data configured for the TPAD subscriber. The link is ready to establish an X.25 connection with the remote HPAD.

For SNA HPAD, this means that an XID or SNRM command frame has been received for at least one of the link addresses configured for the HPAD subscriber. The link is ready to establish an X.25 con- nection with the remote TPAD.

Action: None.

407.Call Clr LCN = “n” cc = “n” dc = “n”

Severity:	4
Meaning:	Self-explanatory. See Appendix B for a list of cause codes (cc) and
	diagnostic codes (dc).
Action:	Depends on the cause. If necessary, contact Cabletron Systems
	Technical Support. (See page 22-4.)
408. End of IPL
Severity:	4

System Events

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1800 specifications

Cabletron Systems, a leading player in network management and telecommunications solutions during the late 20th century, introduced several innovative products that played a crucial role in shaping enterprise networking. Among these were the Cabletron FRX6000, FRX4000, and the FRX1800, which delivered advanced features aimed at enhancing network performance, security, and scalability.

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Cabletron Systems 1800 manual Configuration records to make sure they match the HPAD/TPAD

Models: 1800

configuration records to make sure they match the HPAD/TPAD.

1800 specifications