INTRODUCTION
Flash EEPROMs
The TRXI uses Flash EEPROMs that allow you to download new and updated firmware using Cabletron’s Remote LANVIEW/Windows, version 2.3 or later or any device using BOOTP or TFTP protocols.
Cabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor
Cabletron Systems’ Distributed LAN Monitor (DLM) is a software option for the TRXI. DLM provides a method for locally polling and monitoring devices on a local area network to minimize network management traffic on an enterprise, campus, or wide area network.
1.5REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES
You can control and manage the TRXI using any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software. Cabletron Systems offers the following remote management packages:
•Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM®
•Cabletron Systems Remote LANVIEW®/Windows™
•Cabletron Systems Remote SPECTRUM® Portable Management Applications
The TRXI remote network management capabilities provide the necessary management tools for the TRXI to operate at its full capacity. Your ability to set up parameters with network management ensures optimal performance of the TRXI.
1.6RECOMMENDED READING
We recommend the following publications if you need more information about implementing a token ring network.
Local Area Networks, Token Ring Access Method, IEEE Standard 802.5 (1989)
Commercial Building Wiring Standard, EIA Standard Proposal No.
LAN Troubleshooting Handbook, Mark Miller (1989, M&T
Publishing)
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