ATM Switch User's Guide

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Table of Contents
Preface
Technical Support.......................................................................................................vii
Typographical Styles..................................................................................................vii
Important Information Indicators ..........................................................................viii
Laser Warning............................................................................................................... x
Safety Agency Compliance........................................................................................ xi
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ xi
Symbols ................................................................................................................. xi
Modifications to Equipment.............................................................................. xii
Placement of a Cabletron Systems Product ....................................................xii
Power Cord Connection.....................................................................................xii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview of the ATM Standard........................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Hardware Description......................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Front Panel Description ........................................................................... 1-4
1.2.2 9A000 and SFCS Series Hardware Configuration................................ 1-4
1.2.3 9A000 and SFCS Series Switch Board .................................................... 1-4
1.2.4 Switch Control Processor......................................................................... 1-5
1.2.5 9A000 and SFCS Series Network Modules ........................................... 1-5
1.2.6 Environmental Information..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.7 Standards Compliance .............................................................................1-7
1.2.8 Safety Compliance .................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.9 Emissions Compliance ............................................................................. 1-7
1.2.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................ 1-7
1.3 Software Description ........................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 Switch Control Software ..........................................................................1-7
Chapter 2 Installing the 9A000
2.1 Installing the 9A000 ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 The Reset Switch .................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Switch Hardware
3.2 Switch Hardware Components.......................................................................... 3-5
3.2.1 Switch Board.............................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.2 Switch Control Processor......................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2.1 i960 Switch Control Processor ....................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Network Modules..................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.3.1 Port Numbering............................................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 Power Supply Modules.......................................................................... 3-11
3.2.4.1 SFCS-200BX AC Power Supply ................................................... 3-11