1.2GETTING HELP
If you need additional support related to the BRIM-E6, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support:
By phone | (603) 332-9400 |
By CompuServe® | Monday-Friday; 8am - 8pm EST |
GO CTRON from any! prompt |
By Internet mail | support@ctron.com |
1.3BRIM-E6 OVERVIEW
The BRIM-E6 extends the functionality of your individual MIM or stand-alone hub to include Ethernet bridging capability. The BRIM-E6 has one user-configurable Ethernet Port Interface Module (EPIM) interface. Cabletron Systems offers a variety of EPIMs that support connections for Unshielded Twisted Pair, Shielded Twisted Pair, Multimode Fiber Optic, Single Mode Fiber Optic, AUI, or Thin Coaxial cable.
1.4BRIM-E6 FEATURES
Ethernet Bridging
The BRIM-E6 adds an Ethernet bridged connection to any Cabletron device with a BRIM expansion port. Refer to section 1.6 for more information about Ethernet bridging.
MIB Support
For information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Getting Help).
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron equips the BRIM-E6 with a visual diagnostic and monitoring system called LANVIEW. LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly identify Bridge and Link status.
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