PREFACE

Welcome to the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 DLE22-MA, DLE32-MA,

DLE23-MA, and DLE33-MA Interface Modules User’s Guide . This guide provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and the use of Local Management. It also provides problem solving, connector and adapter, and pin assignment information.

USING THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide completely to understand the interface module features, capabilities, and Local Management functions. A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when using these devices.

Unless noted differently, the information in this guide applies to all four DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 Interface Modules, which are also referred to as the “DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA” or the “module(s)”.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and initially set up the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 Interface Modules (DLE22-MA, DLE32-MA, DLE23-MA and DLE33-MA).

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes the features of the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA, provides instructions on obtaining additional help and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Network Requirements, explains the network requirements to consider before installing the DLE2X-MA and DLE3X-MA into the DLM6C-AA DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 chassis.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the modules in the chassis and connect cables to the modules.

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