BRIM-A6 Overview
1.3 BRIM-A6 OVERVIEW
The BRIM-A6 extends the functionality of your MIM or standalone hub to include remote bridging/routing capability. It allows remote connectivity using ATM technology.
The BRIM-A6 is equipped with one slot that supports a Cabletron Systems APIM for ATM connectivity. Cabletron Systems provides a variety of APIMs that let you select the configuration of your choice.
The BRIM-A6 supports two types of Virtual Channels: Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), and Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs). It also supports the ATM Forum’s User-Network-Interface (UNI) for SVC signaling, and FORE Systems’ Simple Protocol for ATM Network Signaling (SPANS). Because of this support, the BRIM-A6 is not only standards based, but takes advantage of FORE’s ATM signaling enhancements while providing guaranteed interoperability with existing FORE ATM networks.
1.4 BRIM-A6 FEATURES
ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs)
The BRIM-A6 uses Cabletron Systems APIMs for ATM connectivity. You can easily install APIMs into the BRIM for the interface of your choice.
APIMs support multiple types of physical layer cable types and are fully compliant with the ATM Forum’s “UTOPIA” specification.
MIB Support
For additional information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, refer to the Release Notes, or contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Section 1.7, Getting Help).
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system called LANVIEW with the BRIM-A6. LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly identify bridge and link status.
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