Introduction; Using This Manual; Structure Of This Guide - Cabletron Systems WPIM T1 User Manual

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems WPIM-T1/DDS User's Guide. This
manual provides hardware information and explains the use of Local
Management to control and manage the Cabletron Systems
WPIM-T1/DDS.
The WPIM-T1/DDS is installed in and provides connectivity and
functionality to the CSX400 and the HSIM-W6. The WPIM-T1/DDS
provides full or fractional T1, or a DDS interface to these platforms.
The WPIM-T1/DDS uses the same connector to provide T1 and DDS
connectivity and therefore will only support one service at a time.
Refer to Chapter 1
capabilities.
The device in which the WPIM-T1/DDS is to be installed may
NOTE
be referred to as the host platform in this document.

USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the WPIM-T1/DDS. You should have a general working knowledge of the
following data communications networks and their physical layer
components before using the WPIM-T1/DDS:
• WAN
• Ethernet and IEEE 802.3

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

The following list briefly explains each chapter of the WPIM-T1/DDS
manual:
Chapter 1, Overview, describes the WPIM-T1/DDS features and the
protocols that the WPIM-T1/DDS supports.
Chapter 2, Setup and
documentation to prepare the WPIM-T1/DDS for proper setup. It also
describes cabling requirements.
WPIM-T1/DDS User's Guide

INTRODUCTION

for more detailed information on the WPIM-T1/DDS
Installation, directs the user to appropriate
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