About This Guide; Who Should Use This Guide; Structure Of This Guide - Enterasys VHSIM2-A6DP User Manual

Welcome to the Enterasys Networks VHSIM2-A6DP User's Guide. This manual provides the
following information:
• Describes VHSIM2-A6DP features
• Explains how to install the VHSIM2-A6DP in Enterasys interface module or standalone device
• Outlines specifications for the Enterasys Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Very High
Speed Interface Module (VHSIM)
The VHSIM2-A6DP provides additional connectivity/functionality to various Enterasys interface
modules and standalone devices by providing redundant uplinks to networks using Asynchronous
Transfer Mode (ATM).

WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE

This guide is for Enterasys service personnel and qualified customer maintenance personnel who
are familiar with installing networking systems and have a working knowledge of ATM networks
and LAN Emulation, and for system managers and others who perform network management
tasks.

STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE

Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an
understanding of the features and capabilities of the VHSIM2-A6DP.
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes VHSIM2-A6DP features
and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs and
VAPIMs) into the VHSIM2-A6DP. This chapter also explains how to install a VHSIM2-A6DP
into an interface module or a standalone device.
Chapter 3, Local Management, describes how to use the VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management
screens to configure the VHSIM2-A6DP for connection to an ATM network.

About This Guide

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