Cabletron Systems EMM-E6 Ethernet manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems EMM-E6 User’s Guide. This manual explains how to set-up, configure, and locally manage the Cabletron Systems 6-port Ethernet Bridge/Management Module (EMM-E6).

1.1USING 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 EMM-E6 and its Local Management, or LM, functions. A general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when installing the EMM-E6 module and when using LM.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, briefly describes the EMM-E6’s features, provides a brief review of IP addressing, and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Requirements/Configurations, explains the network requirements to consider before installing the EMM-E6. This chapter also includes sample configurations to demonstrate various applications for the EMM-E6.

Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions/guidelines on how to install the EMM-E6 into an MMAC-FNB, set the EMM-E6 mode switches, and connect segments to your device using optional EPIMs. This chapter also explains how to install optional Single In-line Memory Modules, EPIMs, and locate Bridge Router Interface Module (BRIM) connectors.

Chapter 4, Attaching a Console, describes how to attach a Local Management console to the EMM-E6. This chapter provides the setup and configuration requirements for the console, the console cable, and any cable connections.

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