Cabletron Systems DELHF-UA, User Manual

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DOCUMENT TERMS
This guide uses the following terms:
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Term Definition
DELHF-UA A DIGITAL FDDI High Speed Interface Module (HSIM),
provides connectivity and functionality to various Digital modules
and standalong hubs through the FDDI technology. Supports two
FDDI Port Interface Modules (FPIMs).
FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface, a set of industry standards for
high-speed, fiber-optic ring, local area networks.
FPIM FDDI Port Interface Module, provides use of multi-mode fiber,
single mode fiber, unshielded twisted pair, or shielded twisted pair
tranceiver ports.
HSIM High Speed Interface Module, provides additional
connectivity/functionality to various DIGITAL interface modules
and standalone hubs.