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Chapter 1
Introduction
What Is in This Chapter
This chapter introduces the SPECTRUM management module covering the
SMARTMIM-216. It describes the following:
• SMARTMIM-216
• SPECTRUM Device Management
- Accessing SPECTRUM Views
• SPECTRUM Views Roadmap
• SPMA Support
SMARTMIM-216
The SMARTMIM-216 is a 16-port high performance Ethernet switching
module with Fast Ethernet uplinks. It features fourteen 10Base-T front panel
ports, which are supported by RJ-45 connectors, and two optional 100Base-TX
or multi-mode fiber 100Base-FX uplinks using Fast Ethernet Port Interface
modules (FEPIMs).
The SMARTMIM-216 offers both Switched and Fast ethernet connectivity to
the MMAC-FNB (Flexible Network Bus), while ensuring connectivity to
existing Media Interface Modules (MIMs). Full duplex support on all
interfaces, with support for IEEE Auto-Negotiation on the 100Base-TX ports
is featured. The product also supports a unique Port Mirroring function,
allowing analyzers to be connected to individual or multiple ports on the
switch. In addition, port trunking, via Cabletron SmartTrunk or SecureFast
Virtual Networking, delivers high-bandwidth inter-switch links and traffic
load balancing.