Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6, User Manual

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HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide . This
manual describes the HSIM-FE6 and provides information concerning
features, installation, troubleshooting, and specifications.
A general working knowledge of Ethernet and data communications
networks and their physical layer components is helpful when installing
this device.
The HSIM-FE6 has two Fast Ethernet ports in which Cabletron Systems
Fast Ethernet (Port) Interface Modules (FEPIMs) can be installed.
Figure 1-1 shows the HSIM-FE6.
Figure 1-1 HSIM-FE6
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Reading through this manual completely will help you understand the
features and capabilities of the HSIM-FE6. The following list provides an
overview of each section of this manual:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, describes
the HSIM-FE6 features and concludes with a web site address where
related manuals can be obtained.
Chapter 2 , Installation , describes how to install an HSIM-FE6 into an
interface module or a standalone device (host platform).
NOTE
The term “host platform” is used to describe the interface
module, or standalone device, into which the HSIM-FE6 can be
installed.
Ports 1 and 2
fepim_ports
HSIM-FE6
FEPIM 1
FEPIM 2
SP