Introduction
| The Fast Ethernet BRIM has a |
| Ethernet Port Interface Module (FEPIM) port that |
| provides either |
| interface) or |
| interface with an SC connector). |
| The FDDI Bridge/Router Interface Module is a |
| translational FDDI to Ethernet bridge, via media |
| conÞgurable Fiber Port Interface Module (FPIM) |
| connectors using MMF or SMF Þber, or UTP or STP |
| copper. The |
| dual homing. Its DAS attachment is |
| The WAN Bridge/Router Interface Module supports |
| Synchronous, T1 and E1 connections. It carries PPP, |
| Frame Relay and X.25 protocols through its WAN Port |
| Interface Modules. |
NOTE |
Cabletron Systems has discontinued manufacturing several BRIMs, including the
Using the BRIM User’s Guide
Each chapter in this guide describes one major functionality or a collection of several smaller functionalities that the BRIM adds to the device. This guide contains information about software functions which are accessed directly from the device icon; for information about management functions which are accessed via the SPECTRUM Element Manager platform, consult the SPECTRUM Element Manager UserÕs Guide, and SPECTRUM Element Manager Tools Guide, and the Remote Administration Tools UserÕs Guide.
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a list of related documentation, describes certain software conventions, and shows you how to contact Cabletron SystemsÕ Global Call Center.
Chapter 2, Bridging, provides a comprehensive look at all management options associated with the bridge portion of the device, including Bridge Performance Graphs, Spanning Tree, and the Filtering and Special Filtering Databases.
Chapter 3, FDDI Applications, describes the FDDI management windows, including ConÞguration, Connection Policy, Station List, and Performance.
Chapter 4, WAN Applications, describes the windows available for WAN Port conÞguration, and the Synchronous Port Statistics window.
Chapter 5, ATM ConÞguration, describes how to conÞgure Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) for the ATM interface(s) available on the ATM BRIM.
Using the BRIM User’s Guide |
