Operation Manual

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Preface
Background
This document represents a discussion of the software operating systems of
Allied Telesyn International’s (ATI’s) AT-4016TR (or AT-4016F) Ethernet
Switch With ATM Access which uses the optional AT-S13 PCMCIA
Firmware Card (Version 2.4) and the AT-TS95TR TurboStack Switch With
ATM Access and Management which uses the optional AT-S16 Firmware
Cassette (Version 2.4).
This manual assumes that you, the user, are familiar with the fundamentals of
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology as well as the operation of
Ethernet switches. If you are unsure about some of the features included in
this document, we refer you to the reference documentation noted in this
preface under the subheading “Related Documentation.”
We have included the latest available information on ATM Forum UNI 3.0,
Switched Virtual Circuits, Q.2931 Signaling and ATM Forum LANE
Specification 1.0.
On the other hand, standards for electronic networks in general, and ATM
standards in particular, are in transition. They have changed. They are
presently changing. They will certainly change in the immediate future. In
short, while our criteria is valid as of the date of this publication, this arena of
technology is so dynamic that you are cautioned to seek other sources for the
latest standards.
Additionally, since you will be implementing LAN Emulation, additional
equipment and software must be purchased separately. That is, this software
has been engineered to work in conjunction with LANE services. The
features of this switch will not be entirely functional without it.