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© Copyright IBM Corp. 1994, 1998
This book gives a description of the IBM 8265 Nways
functions, and accessories. It also describes the characteristics, specifications, and
power requirements of modules and daughter cards that can be installed.
This book is intended for the following people at your site:
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Customers
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Network Designer
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Network Administrator
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IBM Field (Sales Support) and Marketing personnel.
This book is divided into the following chapters and appendixes:
Chapter 1 describes how the 8265 switch operates, and the network
management environment for the switch.
Chapter 2 describes the basic and optional components, functions, and
accessories for the 8265 switch.
Chapter 3 describes the media modules that can be used with the 8265 switch
and the procedures for receiving and loading code updates.
Appendix A gives the specifications of the 8265 switch.
Appendix B gives the specifications and feature codes of the ATM modules and
I/O cards that can be installed.
Appendix C lists the power consumption requirements for modules and I/O cards
that can be installed.
Appendix D lists the 8260 ATM modules and daughter cards that can be installed
in the 8265.
Appendix E contains various notices related to this product.
This book assumes that you are familiar with ATM networks and network
management.
Refer to the "Bibliography" on page 79 for a list of IBM manuals that contain related
information and publications for the 8265 switch.
Information is also available via the Internet, at URL:
http://www.networking.ibm.com
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