Cabletron Systems TRMIM 24A TRMIM-24A User Manual

Also see for TRXI-22A: Addendum

Contents

INTRODUCTIONPage 1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Cabletron Systems TRXI-22A, TRXI-24A, TRXI-42A,and TRXI-44A Active Token Ring Intelligent Hub User’s Guide.This manual provides installation instructions, networkrequirements, and reference information for the TRXI Activestand-alone concentrator. You should have an understanding of TokenRing (IEEE 802.5) type data communications networks and theirphysical layer components before installing the TRXI.Note: This manual uses the term TRXI to describe the TRXI -22A, 24A,42A, and 44A unless otherwise specified.1.1 USING THIS MANUALThe following summary provides information about each chapter inthis manual. Read through the summary to familiarize yourself withthis manual’s organization and content.Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual anddescribes features of the TRXI. It also lists recommended reading forimplementing a Token Ring network.Chapter 2, Requirements/Specifications, describes cablingrequirements, network guidelines, and TRXI operating specifications.Chapter 3, Installation, contains instructions for installing yourTRXI and connecting it to the network using the various media types.This chapter includes instructions for setting the Ring Speed Switch,setting the NVRAM Switch, installing the TPIMs, and setting theTPIM Phantom Switch.Chapter 4, Testing and Troubleshooting, contains procedures fortesting the TRXI after installation, a description of the LANVIEW®LEDs, and explains the front panel LCD display.Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access LocalManagement. It also describes each of the Local Management screensand the available commands.