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Preface
This manual explains how to install the DECconcentrator 500 unit and how to check
its installation and operation. This manual also includes descriptions of the concen-
trator controls and indicators.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the hardware installer and system/network manager who
is familiar with fiber optic network technologies, the Fiber Distributed Data Inter-
face (FDDI) ANSI X3T9 standards, and safety procedures.
Document Structure
This document has five chapters and three appendixes, as follows:
Chapter 1
Describes the DECconcentrator 500 unit and its controls
and indicators.
Chapter 2
Describes the contents of the DECconcentrator 500
shipment and contains site-preparation information.
Chapter 3
Describes the installation procedures to install the
DECconcentrator 500. It also explains how to verify the
operational status of the unit.
Chapter 4
Describes how to access and display the out-of-band man-
agement menu options.
Chapter 5
Describes the procedures to solve problems that may occur
during installation of the DECconcentrator 500.
Summary of Contents for DECconcentrator 500
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