Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 User’s Guide. This manual provides the following information:

•Describes BRIM-A6 features

•Explains how to install the BRIM-A6 in a Cabletron Systems Media Interface Module (MIM) or standalone hub

•Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM)

The BRIM-A6 provides additional connectivity/functionality to various Cabletron Systems MIMs and standalone hubs. You should have a general working knowledge of ATM networks and the ATM User-Network Interface Specification, as proposed in the ATM Forum, prior to installing the BRIM-A6. If you need a basic overview of ATM, refer to Appendix B, ATM Overview.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the BRIM-A6. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes BRIM-A6 features and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs) into the BRIM-A6. This chapter also explains how to install a BRIM-A6 into a MIM or a standalone hub.

Chapter 3, Local Management, describes how to create Permanent Virtual Connection using Cabletron Systems Local Interface Management (LIM) or Cabletron Systems Local Management (LM).

Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDS, describes how to use the BRIM-A6 LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.

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