Add/Delete Entry Screen

2.Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value from 32 to 4095.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and press the SPACE bar until the appropriate Encapsulation Type displays.

4.Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command.

5.Press ENTER. The “PVC HAS BEEN CREATED” message appears at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has added the PVC.

3.6.2Modifying an Entry (PVC)

To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field, and enter the VPI value of the existing PVC to be modified.

2.Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field, and enter the VCI value of the existing PVC to be modified.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and press the SPACE bar until the appropriate Encapsulation Type displays.

4.Use the arrow keys to select the ADD/MODIFY command.

5.Press ENTER. The “PVC HAS BEEN CREATED ” message displays at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has modified the PVC.

3.6.3Deleting an Entry (PVC)

To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI.

2.Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI.

NOTE: The DELETE command appears only if a valid VPI and VCI of an existing PVC has been entered in their respective fields.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command.

4.Press ENTER. The “PVC DELETED” message displays at the top of the screen indicating that Local Management has deleted the PVC.

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VHSIM2-A6DP specifications

Enterasys Networks VHSIM2-A6DP is a versatile component designed to enhance the efficiency and functionality of network infrastructure. This module is part of the Enterasys family of products, known for their reliability and advanced networking capabilities. The VHSIM2-A6DP is specifically engineered to support a range of applications, particularly in enterprise environments.

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