Chapter 1 Product Overview; Introduction To Netlink Frx4000 And Frx6000; Network Example - Cabletron Systems Netlink FRX4000 User Manual

Introduction to Netlink FRX4000 and FRX6000

Cabletron's frame relay access product family is designed to provide a comprehensive
method of integrating LAN-based systems and wide-area applications into a
"blended" network. Each device in the family can be a fully capable LAN router and
a robust switch supporting multiple access and routing protocols.
Cabletron's frame relay access product family also includes the SmartSwitch 1800
and Frame Relay Module (for SmartSwitch 9000). These products are documented in
separate manuals.
FRX6000 with
monitor & printer
FRX4000
Async BSC SDLC LLC2
FRX4000 and FRX6000 are generally used to provide concentration and access to
remote devices. FRX4000 is a stand-alone device used where eight serial interfaces or
fewer are required. FRX6000 is a larger stand-alone device supporting up to sixty-four
serial interfaces, and can function as a central-site device for remote FRX4000s,
Frame Relay Modules (FRMs), and/or SmartSwitch 1800s.
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Figure 1-1 Network Example
Chapter 1
Product Overview
FRX4000
SmartSwitch 9000
with FRM