Cabletron Systems CSX200 manual HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84, Using the CSX 200 and CSX400 User’s Guide

Introduction

simultaneous communication, or the pair can be conÞgured to provide redundant channels if desired. Connectivity is available for Point to Point Protocol (PPP), as well as Frame Relay and leased lines.

NOTES

It is also important to note a Windows 95- and NT-based utility called QuickSET was shipped with your CyberSwitch. This program is designed for point-and-click installation and set-up of CSX200 and CSX400 devices. QuickSET can also be used to conÞgure WPIM settings and routing-bridging protocols, including those WPIMs not currently supported by SPECTRUM Element Manager.

The CSX400 can support an ISDN connection with the WPIM-S/T. However, this connection is designed for WAN redundancy only. A primary ISDN WAN connection is not an option on the CSX400 at this time. See your CSX400 UserÕs Guide or your QuickSET documentation for more information.

If you launch Chassis Manager for a CyberSwitch device and have QuickSET installed, your Utilities menu will display a menu pick for launching QuickSET. See your QuickSET documentation for more information.

HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84

The HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84 are Wide Area Networking HSIMs (High Speed Interface Modules), which are functionally identical to the CSX200 and CSX400 in that they provide LAN to WAN switching. They can be installed in SmartSwitch 2000, 6000, and 9000 modules to uplink to WANs. These HSIMs are intelligent modules with their own IP addresses, and are managed separately through SPECTRUM Element Manager. Therefore, users of the HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84 should also use this manual.

The HSIM-W6supports IP and IPX bridging or routing services, including IP RIP. Multiple WAN connectivity is similar to that of the CSX400, with the use of two conÞgurable WAN WPIMs. WPIM options are discussed in Chapter 2, Device ConÞguration. Each WPIM on the HSIM-W6 can act independently, allowing simultaneous communication, or the pair can be conÞgured to provide redundant channels if desired.

The HSIM-W84provides a Þxed conÞguration of four RJ45 ports for four active T1 interfaces.

Using the CSX 200 and CSX400 User’s Guide

This guide describes a number of different applications, each of which provides a portion of the overall management functionality for the CSX200 and CSX400 Cyberswitch devices. 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

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