Introduction to SPMA for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800

1-8 FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 Firmware

Modem Setting 8N1: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity
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FRX4000, FRX6000, and SmartSwitch 1800 Firmware
SPMA for the FRX4000, FRX6000, and the SmartSwitch 1800 has been beta-tested
against released Þrmware version 4.0 only; if you have a different version of
Þrmware and experience problems running SPMA, contact Cabletron SystemsÕ
Global Call Center for upgrade information.
This SPMA operates with FRX and SmartSwitch 1800 Þrmware versions 3.3 or
greater. However, due to SNMP limitations in Þrmware versions prior to 4.0, it is
recommended that this SPMA be used in conjunction with Þrmware 4.0 or
greater.

Year 2000 Compliance

Previous users of SPMA will note a few display changes related to Year 2000
compliance. All SPMA applications now have the ability to display a four-digit
year value where this information is available. For example, the Stand-alone
Launcher window Ñ which uses your workstationÕs system time value to display
the time and date of the last contact change Ñ will now display these date values
with eight digits (05/31/1998) instead of six (05/31/98).
Please keep in mind, however, that SPMAÕs ability to display a four-digit year
value in device-speciÞc windows Ñ such as the Device Status window available
from the Hub View or the Bridge View Ñ is dependent on the ÞrmwareÕs ability
to provide a four-digit value. Not all Þrmware versions support this ability; contact
Cabletron SystemsÕ Global Call Center for information speciÞc to your device
Þrmware.
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As a general rule, Þrmware versions (and software support) for new products are liable to
change rapidly; contact Cabletron SystemsÕ Global Call Center for information about the
latest customer release of Þrmware and software available.
NOTE
SPMA support for the FRX4000, FRX6000 and SmartSwitch 1800 can also be used to
manage new Frame Relay Modules for the SmartSwitch 9000 that are based on FRX
technology: the 9W410 (Ethernet) and the 9W450 (Token Ring). Please note, however,
that at the time of this SPMA release these Frame Relay modules were not yet available;
therefore, this software has not been tested against them, and supplied functionality will
be limited. Full SmartSwitch 9000 Frame Relay Module support will be included in a
future release of SPMA.