CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Cabletron Systems 7F06-02 FDDI SmartSwitch Interface
Module User Guide . This guide is a simple reference for installing and using the 7F06-02 Module. Before installing this module, you should carefully read through this manual to gain a full understanding of its capabilities.
The 7F06-02 Module is a two-port FDDI module. This module connects to a network and the 7X00 SmartSwitch™ Control Module in the 7C03,
7C04 or 7C04-R MMAC SmartSwitch via a SmartSwitch bus.
1.1
USING THIS MANUAL
Chapter 1, Introduction , discusses the capabilities and special features of
Cabletron Systems 7F06-02 Module. This chapter also includes a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, Network Requirements , contains a list of available FPIMs and the network requirements that should be considered before installing the 7F06-02 Module.
Chapter 3, Installation/Removal , contains instructions for installing and removing the 7F06-02 in the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch, the 7C04
Workgroup SmartSwitch or the 7C04-R Workgroup SmartSwitch.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting , contains instructions for using LANVIEW ®
(Cabletron Systems built-in diagnostic and status monitoring system).
Chapter 5, Technical Specifications , provides detailed information about the physical characteristics of the 7F06-02 Module.
1.2
THE 7F06-02 MODULE
The 7F06-02 Module, shown in Figure 1-1, provides two fiber optic ports via front panel FPIM modules.
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Cable Type and FPIMs
The 7F06-02 module has two front panel connectors that interface to the
7X00 SmartSwitch Module through the chassis backplane. The front panel connections are standard Cabletron FPIMs. There are two FPIMs for each channel. These FPIMs allow the use of single mode or multimode fiber cable with MIC or SC type connectors and twisted pair cable, either shielded or unshielded.
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7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch, the 7C04 Workgroup
SmartSwitch and the 7C04-R Workgroup
SmartSwitch
The 7F06-02 Module is designed to be installed in the 7C03 MMAC
SmartSwitch, the 7C04 Workgroup SmartSwitch or the 7C04-R
Workgroup SmartSwitch.
The modular design of the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch allows other modules that support Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, ATM, FDDI, or Token Ring to be used with the 7F06-02 Module. These modules provide the capability to share data without the use of external bridges or routers.
The 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch is a unique module that can be installed in an MMAC Series chassis. The 7C04 Workgroup SmartSwitch and the
7C04-R Workgroup SmartSwitch are stand-alone chassis that provide the same functions.
1.3
FEATURES
The 7F06-02 Module provides two FDDI ports via front panel FPIMs.
The 7F06-02 Module includes the following features:
1.3.1
FPIMs
The front panel connections are standard Cabletron FPIMs. These
FPIMs allow the use of single mode or multimode fiber cable with
MIC or SC type connectors.
1.3.2
LANVIEW LEDs
The 7F06-02 uses LANVIEW, Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system. With LANVIEW LEDs, you can quickly identify, at a glance, the status of the device connected to a port on the 7F06-02 Module.
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Connectivity
The 7F06-02 Module has one backplane connection and two sets of A/B front panel FPIM connections. The backplane connection provides power to the 7F06-02 Module and a channel for communication with the 7X00
SmartSwitch Control Module. The two front panel FPIMs provide FDDI connections, allowing the use of single mode or multimode fiber cable with MIC or SC type connectors.
1.4
RELATED MANUALS
The following Cabletron Systems manuals supplement the procedures and other technical data provided in this manual. The procedures will be referenced, where appropriate, but will not be repeated.
7X00 SmartSwitch Control Module User’s Guide
7F06-02 Local Management Appendix
7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch Installation Guide
7C04 Workgroup SmartSwitch Installation Guide
7C04-R Workgroup SmartSwitch Installation Guide
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1.5
GETTING HELP
If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact the
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center:
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(603) 332-9400 [email protected]
ctron.com (134.141.197.25) anonymous
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(603) 335-3358
Modem setting
8N1: 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit
For additional information about Cabletron Systems or our products, visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/
For technical support, select:
Service and Support.
Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the following information ready:
• Your Cabletron Systems service contract number
• A description of the failure
• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem
(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)
• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in the network
• A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)
• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)
• The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.)
• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers
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