Olicom CrossFire 8600, Manual To Operations

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CrossFire 8600/8605 Token-Ring Switches v. 1.2, P/N: 710001641
About this Manual
This manual is intended for network technicians familiar with the installation and
operation of networking equipment. It contains all the information required to
install and operate the CrossFire
TM 8600 Token-Ring Switch and/or the CrossFire
8605 Token-Ring Fiber Switch.
Unless one of the switches is mentioned alone, the information in this guide applies
to both CrossFire 8600 and CrossFire 8605.
The manual contains the following chapters and appendices.
Chapter 1, “Overview and Specifications”, is an overview of Token-Ring. It
explains how the switch is used in a Token-Ring. Included in the chapter is a list of
features and specifications.
Chapter 2, “Switch Theory of Operation”, explains how the switch improves
network performance.
Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation”, deals with preparing for installation.
Chapter 4, “Installation”, contains instructions for installing, connecting and
verifying the operation of the switch.
Chapter 5, “Connecting a Network Management Console”, explains how to set
up a console connection for in-band or out-of-band switch management.
Chapter 6, “Switch Configuration”, deals with setting up and configuring the
switch using a direct console connection.
Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Network with the Console”, explains how to
monitor the switch using out-of-band management through a direct console
connection.
Chapter 8, “Monitoring the Network with SNMP”, explains how to monitor the
switch from a Network Management System using an application that supports
Simple Network Management Protocol.
Chapter 9, “Monitoring Port Traffic”, explains how to monitor ports on the
switch using SwitchProbe.
Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting”, gives troubleshooting hints that can be used to
locate and resolve minor problems.
Chapter 11, “Getting in Touch with Technical Support”, lists Olicom’s support
services such as hotline support, fax support and the support web, as well as other
services such as bulletin board service, FTP server and e-mail.
Appendix A, “Abbreviations”, lists the abbreviations used in this manual.