Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000 User Manual

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Operation3-6i960 CoreThe i960 core in the FNB module serves two major functions: it provides thepacket forwarding logic and performs all network management services. FNBmodules can be configured to run as layer 2 bridges, layer 3 routers or asSecureFast Packet Switches. It is possible to run the bridging and routing optionsconcurrently, but the SFPS option cannot run with bridging and routing.The i960 core provides the SNMP protocol stacks, as well as support for industrystandard MIBs. Additionally, Cabletron enterprise extension MIBs are supportedfor each media type. Advanced management services, such as the DistributedLAN Monitor, RMON, telnet and network address to MAC address mapping, arealso provided by the i960 core.