Cabletron Systems 7C03 MMAC manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cabletron Systems 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch Installation Guide. This manual is a simple installation and reference guide. The 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch is a unique self-contained module that can be placed into an MMAC series chassis1.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the features of the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch.

Chapter 2, Installation, explains the process of inserting the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch in an MMAC chassis.

Chapter 3, Technical Specifications, explains the physical and operational specifications for the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch.

1.2 USING THE SMARTSWITCH MANUAL SET

Each SmartSwitch interface module that can be inserted in the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch is shipped with a module user’s guide. For example, the 7E03-24 Ethernet SmartSwitch Interface Module User’s Guide explains the physical characteristics, specifications, and installation procedures of the 7E03-24 Module.

The management module of the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch is described in the 7X00 SmartSwitch Controller Module User’s Guide. The user’s guide explains the 7X00 Module’s physical characteristics, installation procedures, and how to locally manage the SmartSwitch interface modules in the chassis.

1.Refer to Chapter 2 of this installation guide for information and considerations regarding the placement of a 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch in an MMAC series chassis.

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