Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Manual; The 7F06-02 Module - Cabletron Systems FDDI User Manual

Welcome to Cabletron Systems 7F06-02 FDDI SmartSwitch Interface
Module User Guide. This guide is a simple reference for installing and
using the 7F06-02 Module. Before installing this module, you should
carefully read through this manual to gain a full understanding of its
capabilities.
The 7F06-02 Module is a two-port FDDI module. This module connects
to a network and the 7X00 SmartSwitch™ Control Module in the 7C03,
7C04 or 7C04-R MMAC SmartSwitch via a SmartSwitch bus.
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USING THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities and special features of
Cabletron Systems 7F06-02 Module. This chapter also includes a list of
related manuals.
Chapter 2, Network Requirements, contains a list of available FPIMs
and the network requirements that should be considered before installing

the 7F06-02 Module.

Chapter 3, Installation/Removal, contains instructions for installing and
removing the 7F06-02 in the 7C03 MMAC SmartSwitch, the 7C04
Workgroup SmartSwitch or the 7C04-R Workgroup SmartSwitch.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, contains instructions for using LANVIEW
(Cabletron Systems built-in diagnostic and status monitoring system).
Chapter 5, Technical Specifications, provides detailed information about
the physical characteristics of the 7F06-02 Module.
1.2 THE 7F06-02 MODULE
The 7F06-02 Module, shown in Figure 1-1, provides two fiber optic ports
via front panel FPIM modules.
7F06-02 FDDI SmartSwitch Interface Module User's Guide
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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