Enterasys Networks STS16-20 manual Configuring ATM Connections

Chapter 3

Configuring ATM Connections

Viewing connection data; adding and deleting Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)

The ATM Connections window is available when an ATM SSIM is installed in the STS16-20RM or STS16-20FRM. An ATM SSIM allows you to integrate the STS16-20 with an ATM backbone.

An ATM network uses two types of virtual channels or circuits: Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs) and Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs). SVCs are created and dismantled dynamically on an as-needed basis, and require no management deÞnition. By contrast, PVCs must be individually and manually conÞgured. The ATM Connections window lets you view and modify Permanent Virtual Circuits established at the device.

To access the ATM Connections window:

1.Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu.

2.Click on ATM Connections. The Current ATM Connections window, as shown in Figure 3-1, will appear.

NOTE

The ATM Connections option will only be available when at least one ATM SSIM (A2-01 or A8-01) is installed in the device.

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