Cabletron Systems TRXI-44, TRXI-22, TRXI-42, TRXI-24 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems TRXI-22, TRXI-24, TRXI-42, and TRXI-44 Token Ring Intelligent Hub User’s Guide. This manual provides installation instructions, network requirements, and reference information for the TRXI stand-alone concentrator. You should have an understanding of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) type data communications networks and their physical layer components before installing the TRXI.

Note: This manual uses the term TRXI to describe the TRXI -22, 24, 42, and 44 unless otherwise specified.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

The following summary provides information about each chapter in this manual. Read through the summary to familiarize yourself with this manual’s organization and content.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly describes features of the TRXI.

Chapter 2, Requirements/Specifications, describes cabling requirements, network guidelines, and TRXI operating specifications.

Chapter 3, Installation, contains instructions for installing your TRXI and connecting it to the network using the various media types. This chapter includes instructions for setting the Ring Speed Switch, setting the NVRAM Switch, installing the Token Ring Port Interface Modules (TPIMs), and setting the TPIM Phantom Switch.

Chapter 4, Testing and Troubleshooting, contains procedures for testing the TRXI after installation, a description of the LANVIEW® LEDs, and explains the front panel LCD display.

Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management. It also describes each of the Local Management screens and the available commands.

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