Chapter 2: About the HSIM-W6

The WPIM-T1/DDS provides both a T1 and DDS interface that allows you to easily switch between the two interfaces by changing the physical cabling and reconfiguring QuickSET for the desired interface. The WPIM-T1/DDS has the capabilities of both the WPIM-T1 and WPIM-DDS.

Additional Features

FLASH EEPROMs — The HSIM-W6 uses FLASH Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) that allows the downloading of new and updated firmware in conjunction with Cabletron Systems QuickSET or any device using BootP or TFTP protocols.

LANVIEW LEDs — Cabletron Systems LANVIEW Status Monitoring and Diagnostics System is a troubleshooting tool that helps in the diagnosing of power failures, collisions, cable faults, and link problems. The LANVIEW LEDs are located on the HSIM-W6 front panel.

Remote Management Capabilities

The HSIM-W6 can be remotely managed with any SNMP network management system including the following:

Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM

Cabletron Systems Remote SPECTRUM Portable Management Applications (SPMAs)

Third party SNMP compliant network management packages

Cabletron Systems QuickSET

Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM Element Manager (SPEL)

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