Cabletron Systems HSIM-G01 Network Card User Manual


 
Chapter 1:
Introduction
1-4 HSIM-G01/G09 User’s Guide
1.4 OVERVIEW
The HSIM-G extends the functionality of certain Cabletron Systems
interface modules or standalone devices by providing high-speed uplink
capability through Gigabit Ethernet technology. Section 1.4.1 and
Section 1.4.2 give information on some of the features of the HSIM-G.
1.4.1 Connectivity
The HSIM-G01 module supports 1000Base-SX, providing one SC fiber
optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber optics. The
HSIM-G09 module supports 1000Base-LX, offering one SC fiber optic
connector for 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber optics, or 10 micron
single mode fiber optics.
The HSIM-G only operates in full duplex mode.
1.4.2 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW. The HSIM-G LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly
identify transmit and receive status. Chapter 3 provides information on all
HSIM-G LEDs.
1.5 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
Any related documentation, such as manuals for a host platform, can be
obtained on the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document
Format (PDF) at the following site:
http://www.cabletron.com/