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Cabletron Systems MMAC-5FNB Networking Manual (268 pages)

Enterasys MMAC-5FNB Interface Module: Network Guide

Brand: Cabletron Systems | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 4.4 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction

11
- Using this Guide
  11
- Organization of Document
  11
- Conventions of this Document
  13
  - Warnings and Notiﬁcations
    13
  - Formats and Measures
    13
- Additional Assistance
  14
- Associated Documentation
  14
Chapter 2 Overview of Networking

15
- Discussion of Networking
  15
  - Why Network
    15
- What Is a Network
  17
- The Classiﬁcation of Networks
  17
  - Network Topology
    18
  - Network Technologies
    20
  - Media
    21
- Interoperability and Standards Bodies
  27
Chapter 3 Technology Basics

33
- Ethernet
  33
  - Abstract
    33
  - Theory
    34
  - Operation
    34
  - Segmentation
    36
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    38
  - Special Design Considerations
    40
- Token Ring
  41
  - Abstract
    41
  - Theory
    41
  - Operation
    41
  - Segmentation
    43
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    45
  - Special Design Considerations
    47
- Fiber Distributed Data Interface
  47
  - Abstract
    47
  - Theory
    47
  - Operation
    48
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    49
  - Special Design Considerations
    50
Chapter 4 Network Design

51
- Workgroup Creation
  52
- Backbone Planning
  63
- Creating a Manageable Plan
  68
  - Logical Layout
    69
  - Fault Aversion
    71
  - Network Maps and Record Keeping
    72
- Network Expandability
  74
- Network Migration
  74
- Designing with the MMAC
  75
  - Modular Chassis
    75
  - Reliability and Recovery
    76
  - Technology Flexibility
    77
  - Power Redundancy
    79
Chapter 5 Ethernet

81
- Description
  81
  - Csma/CD
    81
  - Media
    84
  - Connectivity/Transceivers
    84
  - Rules and Regulations
    85
  - Repeating
    86
  - Repeaters/Hubs
    86
- Simple Ethernet Conﬁguration
  90
  - Design Philosophy
    90
  - Design Example
    90
- Segmentation
  95
  - Bridges
    96
  - Multichannel Ethernet
    101
- Segmented Ethernet Conﬁguration
  103
  - Design Philosophy
    103
  - Design Example
    104
- Segmentation - Special Cases
  110
  - Port Assignment
    110
- Port Assignment Conﬁguration
  111
  - Design Philosophy
    111
  - Design Example
    112
- Ethernet Switching
  114
- Switching Conﬁgurations
  115
  - Permutations
    117
Chapter 6 Token Ring

121
- Description
  122
  - Fault Isolation
    124
  - Fault Recovery
    126
  - Media
    129
  - Connectivity/Transceivers
    130
  - Token Ring Network Rules
    132
- Single Ring Conﬁguration
  133
  - Design Philosophy
    133
  - Design Example
    133
  - Extending the Ring (Ring-In/Ring-Out)
    140
  - Brief Review of Maus
    141
- Segmentation
  142
- Multi-Ring Conﬁguration
  144
  - Design Philosophy
    144
  - Design Example
    144
  - Multichannel Token Ring
    153
- Multichannel Token Ring Conﬁguration
  154
  - Design Philosophy
    154
  - Design Example
    155
Chapter 7 FDDI

163
- Description
  163
  - Media
    164
  - Rings and Devices
    165
  - Concentrators
    167
  - Bridges
    169
- FDDI Backbone Conﬁguration
  169
  - Design Philosophy
    169
  - Design Example
    169
- FDDI Workgroup Conﬁguration
  170
  - Design Philosophy
    170
  - Design Example
    170
Chapter 8 Expansion - Ethernet

177
- Simple Ethernet
  177
  - Adding Stations
    177
  - Adding Segmentation
    179
  - Incorporating Token Ring
    181
  - Incorporating FDDI
    182
- Segmented Ethernet
  184
  - Adding Users to One Segment
    184
  - Adding Users to Several Segments
    185
  - Incorporating Port Assignment
    185
  - Incorporating Token Ring
    185
  - Incorporating FDDI
    186
- Port Assignment and Virtual Lans
  187
  - Adding Users to any Segment
    187
  - Incorporating Token Ring
    187
  - Incorporating FDDI
    187
Chapter 9 Expansion - Token Ring

189
- Single Ring
  189
  - Adding Stations
    189
  - Adding New Rings
    190
  - Incorporating New Technologies
    190
- Multi-Ring
  191
  - Adding Stations to any Ring
    191
  - Incorporating New Technologies
    192
- Port Assignment
  192
  - Adding Stations to any Ring
    192
  - Incorporating New Technologies
    193
Chapter 10 Expansion - FDDI

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- FDDI Workgroups
  195
  - Adding Single Attached Stations
    195
  - Adding Dual Attached Concentrators
    196
  - Connecting Multiple Rings
    197
Chapter 11 Product Descriptions

199
- Chassis
  200
- Ethernet
  203
- Token Ring
  214
- Fddi
  223
- Miscellaneous/Multiprotocol
  229
Appendix A Charts & Tables

233
- Network Design Flowcharts
  234
- MMAC Design Tables
  241
  - Ethernet Design Tables
    241
  - Token Ring Design Tables
    245
  - FDDI Design Tables
    248
- Networking Standards and Limitations
  249
  - Ethernet
    249
  - Token Ring
    250
  - Fddi
    252

Cabletron Systems MMAC-5FNB Overview And Setup Manual (21 pages)

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Cabletron Systems MMAC-5FNB Networking Manual (268 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Overview of Networking

Chapter 3 Technology Basics

Chapter 4 Network Design

Chapter 5 Ethernet

Chapter 6 Token Ring

Chapter 7 FDDI

Chapter 8 Expansion - Ethernet

Chapter 9 Expansion - Token Ring

Chapter 10 Expansion - FDDI

Chapter 11 Product Descriptions

Appendix A Charts & Tables

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