INTRODUCTION
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Flash EEPROMs
The TRXI uses Flash EEPROMs that allow you to download new and
updated firmware using Cabletron’s Remote LANVIEW/Windows,
version 2.3 or later or any device using BOOTP or TFTP protocols.
Cabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor
Cabletron Systems’ Distributed LAN Monitor (DLM) is a software
option for the TRXI. DLM provides a method for locally polling and
monitoring devices on a local area network to minimize network
management traffic on an enterprise, campus, or wide area network.
1.5
REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES
You can control and manage the TRXI using any Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) software. Cabletron Systems offers the
following remote management packages:
•
Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM
®
•
Cabletron Systems Remote LANVIEW
®
/Windows™
•
Cabletron Systems Remote SPECTRUM
®
Portable
Management Applications
The TRXI remote network management capabilities provide the
necessary management tools for the TRXI to operate at its full
capacity. Your ability to set up parameters with network management
ensures optimal performance of the TRXI.
1.6
RECOMMENDED READING
We recommend the following publications if you need more
information about implementing a token ring network.
Local Area Networks, Token Ring Access Method, IEEE
Standard 802.5 (1989)
Commercial Building Wiring Standard, EIA Standard
Proposal No. 1907-B
(if approved, to be published as
EIA/TIA-568
)
LAN Troubleshooting Handbook
, Mark Miller (1989, M&T
Publishing)
