Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1 Network Card User Manual


 
WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide ix
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
WPIM-RT1 User’s Guide. This
manual provides hardware information, and explains the use of Local
Management to control and manage the Cabletron Systems WPIM-RT1.
The WPIM-RT1 is installed in and provides full or fractional T1 to the
Cabletron Systems CSX400, HSIM-W6, and the HSIM-SSA710. Refer to
Chapter 1 for more detailed information on the WPIM-RT1 capabilities.
USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the WPIM-RT1. You should have a general working knowledge of the
following data communications networks and their physical layer
components before using the WPIM-RT1:
WA N
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3
STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
The following list briefly explains each chapter of this manual:
Chapter 1,
Overview
, describes WPIM-RT1 features and protocols, and
steps to successful operation of the WPIM-RT1.
Chapter 2,
Setup and Installation
, directs the user to appropriate
documentation in order to prepare the WPIM-RT1 for installation, and
describes the cable setup.
Chapter 3,
Local Management
, describes how to use Local Management
to set up T1 service with the WPIM-RT1.
Appendix A,
Specifications
, provides information on physical properties,
environmental requirements, regulatory compliance, and pinouts.
NOTE
The hub or module in which the WPIM-RT1 is to be installed
may be referred to as the host platform in this document.