DLE28-MA User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter is an overview of the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700EL
DLE28-MA Interface Module and provides information concerning
network requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local
Management.
1.1 DLE28-MA OVERVIEW
The DLE28-MA, shown in Figure 1-1, is an interface module for the
DLM6C-AA DIGITAL MultiSwitch 700 chassis.
The DLE28-MA is a high-speed network switch device that supports
802.1D switching (bridging) and 802.1Q switching. Ports 25 and 26 of
the DLE28-MA support optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and
can provide uplinks to 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet
networks.
The DLE28-MA can be used to connect individual high-bandwidth user
devices, such as workstations, and to provide a central switching point for
multiple Ethernet segments using devices such as Cabletron Systems
HubSTACK or other third party stackable devices.
Figure 1-1 displays the DLE28-MA.
