Cabletron Systems 9A656-04, Configuration Manual

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9A656-04/9A686-04 Configuration Guide Page 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Enterasys Systems 9A656-04/9A686-04 Configuration Guide. This guide
describes the management features of the 9A656-04/9A686-04 and how to configure the
modules and SmartSwitch 9500 chassis via Local Management screens and MIBs, and
includes information concerning network requirements and troubleshooting.
1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to understand the features, capabilities, Local
Management Functions, and MIB support of the 9A686-04 and the SmartSwitch 9500 chassis.
The following list provides an overview of each section in this manual:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , provides a brief overview of the management features of the
9A686-04, describes the interface numbering scheme used by the 9A686-04, provides an
overview of the configurable options of the modules and the entire system (SmartSwitch
9500), provides instructions on getting help and concludes with a list of related manuals.
NOTE
This is a draft manual for the 9A686-04 only. Additional information regarding PNNI
local management screens will be added to the next revision.
NOTE
In this document, the Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000 chassis is referred to
as the “SmartSwitch 9500 chassis” which indicates a SmartSwitch 9000 chassis
with a CTM backplane and one or more 9A656-04/9A686-04 modules installed.
Unless noted differently, this guide applies to both the 9A656-04 and 9A686-04 ATM
SmartSwitch modules, which are referred to as the “9A686-04”.
NOTE
This guide is for Cabletron Systems service personnel and QUALIFIED customer
maintenance personnel who are familiar with installing networking systems, and
have a working knowledge of ATM networks, and for system managers and others
who perform network management tasks.