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About This Manual
Background
This manual assumes that you, the user, are familiar with the
fundamentals of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology and the
operation of switching bridges. If you are unsure about some of the
features included in this document, we refer you to the reference
documentation noted in this preface under the subheading “Related
Documentation.”
The contents of each chapter are described below.
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Chapter 1, “Overview” describes both the AT-4016F/SC and
AT-4016F/ST hardware platforms. These platforms are identical in
that they combine 10 Mbps of
dedicated
Ethernet-to-Ethernet
bandwidth on each of sixteen (16) FOIRL, 10BASE-FL, Fiber Optic
ports with a 155 Mbps Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Fiber
Optic port for Ethernet-to-ATM connectivity. They differ only by
the type of Ethernet-to-Ethernet front panel connector (SC or ST).
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Chapter 2, “Installation” details how to install an AT-4016F in a
standalone configuration. It also describes the redundant, dual
power-supply and ATM Media Modules.
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Chapter 3, “Connectivity” describes network hardware functions.
The first two sections cover the layout of the front and back panels.
The rest of the chapter covers the functionality of the different
components: connectors, indicators and switches.
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Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” tells you how to troubleshoot the
installation as well as how to use LED indicators towards the
resolution of problems.
