About This Guide; Introduction; Terminology - 3Com SUPERSTACK II 2000 TR Manual

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BOUT HIS

Introduction

This guide provides the information needed to install
and configure the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR
Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) Module. For
more information about the switch itself, see the
SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR User Guide.
The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast
Ethernet Module Guide is intended for use by net-
work administrators responsible for installing and
setting up networking equipment. It assumes a basic
working knowledge of Local Area Networks, Token
Ring Networks, and Ethernet. Basic TR-in-FE con-
cepts are explained within this guide.
The Release Notes shipped with the TR-in-FE Module
may contain information that updates or overrides
information in this guide. You should always follow
the information in the Release Notes if it is differ-
ent from the information given in this guide.
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UIDE

Terminology

In this manual the term TR-in-FE Module is used
when referring to the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR
Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module.
The device into which the TR-in-FE Module is fitted,
is known simply as the Switch. An example of a
Switch is 3Com's SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR. This
type of switch is often referred to as an
edge-device, edge-switch or boundary switch.
Name used in guide:
Switch 2000 TR
Includes:
SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR