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This soft copy for use by IBM employees only.
Preface
This redbook provides a detailed overview of the IBM 8285 Nways ATM
Workgroup Switch, from both functional and operational viewpoints. It provides
everything you need to know to plan, implement, debug, manage, and maintain
an ATM network using the 8285 switch. It includes scripted and tested
configuration scenarios to simplify and expedite the initial implementation, and
debugging and tuning guidelines to optimize the ATM network. In addition, it
covers the very latest modules and features of the 8285/8260 family of ATM
switches, including the ATM WAN Module, and the Video Distribution Module.
This book is intended for all networking personnel involved in planning,
implementing, and/or maintaining an ATM network based on the IBM 8285
Nways ATM Workgroup Switch. A working knowledge of ATM is helpful but not
necessary.
How This Redbook Is Organized
This redbook contains 296 pages. It is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Introduction to ATM Networks”
This chapter provides an overview of ATM, LAN Emulation, and Classical IP
networks. This information provides a basis for understanding many of the
operational aspects of the IBM 8285 Nways ATM Workgroup Switch.
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Chapter 2, “Introduction to the IBM 8285 Nways ATM Workgroup Switch”
This chapter provides an overview of the major features of the IBM 8285
Base Unit and the IBM 8285 Expansion Chassis. This information will
familiarize the reader with the overall layout and design of the 8285 switch
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Chapter 3, “Functional Overview of the IBM 8285”
This chapter provides a detailed view of the functions of the 8285 switch and
how it performs them. Included are details about the internal architecture,
switching mechanisms (including an in-depth technical description of the
switching process), control point codes, and the capabilities of the integrated
Forum-Compliant LAN Emulation server.
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Chapter 4, “IBM 8285 ATM Modules”
This chapter provides an overview of the many modules that can be installed
with the 8285 switch. These modules provide performance and flexibility,
and enable the 8285 switch to be used in a wide variety of network
configurations.
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Chapter 5, “8285 ATM Network Specifications”
This chapter provides an overview of the ATM capabilities specific to the
8285 switch. The overview includes discussions of which ATM features are
supported, what the maximum system capabilities are, and how these
capabilities might be implemented.
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Chapter 6, “IBM 8285 Planning and Installing”
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