Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 8-slot Assembly instructions

SmartSwitch Router
User Reference Manual
9032578

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Notice
Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained
in this document without prior notice.The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to
determine whether any such changes have been made.
The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT
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DAMAGES.
© Copyright April 1998 by:
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
Rochester,NH 03867-5005
All Rights Reserved
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Order Number:9032578
LANVIEW is a registered trademark,and SmartSwitch is a trademark of
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc.
i960 microprocessor is a registered trademark of Intel Corp.
Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

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FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VCCI Notice
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
DOC Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ADDENDUM
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 35Industrial Way
PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867
European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari
European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited
Nexus House, Newbury
Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England
Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC
EC Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
EN 60950
Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for
use in a Commercial or Light
Industrial Environment.
Wethe undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment
packagedwith this notice conforms to the above directives.
Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe
Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari
____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Full Name Full Name
Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
TitleTitle
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
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About This Manual
This manual provides detailed information and procedures for configuring the 8-slot
SmartSwitch Router (SSR-8) software. If you have not yet installed the SSR, use the
instructions in the SmartSwitch Router Getting Started Guide to install the chassis and
perform basic setup tasks, then return to this manual for more detailed configuration
information.
Who Should Read This Manual?
Read this manual if you are a network administrator responsible for configuring and
monitoring the SSR.
Preface

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How to Use This Manual
Related Documentation
The CabletronSystems documentation set includesthe following items. Refer to these
other documents to learn more about your product.
If You Want To... See...
Read overview information Chapter 1
Configure bridging Chapter 2
Configure IP interfaces and global routing parameters Chapter 3
Configure RIP routing Chapter 4
Configure OSPF routing Chapter 5
Configure Routing Policies Chapter 6
Configure IP Multicast routing Chapter 7
Configure IPX routing Chapter 8
Configure filters Chapter 9
Configure QoS (Quality of Service) parameters Chapter 10
Monitor performance Chapter 11
For Information About... See the...
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Guide
Managing the SSR using Cabletron
Systems’ element management appli-
cation
CoreWatch User’s Manual and the
CoreWatch online help
The complete syntax for all CLI com-
mands SmartSwitch Router Command Line Interface Reference Manual

About This Manual
SSR User Reference Manual ix
System messages and SNMP traps SmartSwitch Router Error Message Ref-
erence Manual
For Information About... See the...

About This Manual
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