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VHSIM-G6
User’s Guide
VHSIM-G6
GPIM 1 GPIM 2
9032549-03

VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide i
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
NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR
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DAMAGES.
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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 1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
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Order Number: 9032549-03 June 1999
Cabletron Systems , SPECTRUM , and LANVIEW are registered trademarks and SmartSwitch is a
trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
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.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA 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.
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.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSEAPPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:
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MEXICO
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SOUTH AMERICA
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron
Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron
software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or
other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOUARE AGREEING TO BECOME
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND
THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO
CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IFANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE
OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THISAGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON
SYSTEMS [phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the
laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to
regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which
prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export
the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be
relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program
and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.

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If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in
Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement,You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source
code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other
countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1
or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign
produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce
Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major
component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as
identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the
U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i)
was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with
restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data
belongingto Cabletron and/orits suppliers. For Department ofDefense units, theProduct is considered
commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and
use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in
writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its
documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO
YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Notice
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CABLETRON SYSTEMS SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSEAGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems
Sales and Service, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the
Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware,
chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOUARE AGREEING TO
BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE
LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF
YOU DO NOTAGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED
PRODUCT TO CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THISAGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON
SYSTEMS [phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the
laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to
regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which
prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export
the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be
relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program
and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.

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If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in
Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement,You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source
code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other
countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1
or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign
produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce
Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major
component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as
identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the
U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i)
was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with
restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data
belongingto Cabletron and/orits suppliers. For Department ofDefense units, theProduct is considered
commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and
use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in
writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its
documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO
YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Notice
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CABLETRON SYSTEMS LIMITED
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT IN THE
FOLLOWING GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS:
EUROPE
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
ASIA
AUSTRALIA
PACIFIC RIM
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSEAGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron
Systems Limited (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the
Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware,
chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOUARE AGREEING TO
BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE
LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF
YOU DO NOTAGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED
PRODUCT TO CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THISAGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON
SYSTEMS [phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English
law. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to
regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which
prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export
the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be
relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program
and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.

Notice
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If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in
Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement,You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source
code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other
countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1
or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign
produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce
Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major
component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as
identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the
U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i)
was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with
restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data
belongingto Cabletron and/orits suppliers. For Department ofDefense units, theProduct is considered
commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and
use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in
writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its
documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO
YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS
THE GPIM-01 AND GPIM-09 GIGABIT ETHERNET INTERFACE MOD-
ULES USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOW-
ING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES.
The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This
control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments. The output is factory set, and
does not allow any user adjustment. Class 1 Laser transceivers comply with the following safety
standards:
• 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA).
• IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission).
• CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization).
When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1
accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered
hazardous.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS
LASER RADIATION AND CONNECTORS
When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of
radiant power exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is -12.6 dBm or 55 x 10
-6
watts.
Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the
optical port. The maximum radiance from the optical port (under worst case conditions) is
0.8 W cm
-2
or 8 x 10
3
W m
2
sr-1.
Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view
laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be
removed from the network adapter.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial 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 RG14 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.
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged
with this notice conforms to the above directives.
Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe
Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Full Name Full Name
Compliance Engineering Manager Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Title Title
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Location Location

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CONTENTS
FIGURES ...............................................................................................xiii
TABLES .................................................................................................xiv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Structure of this Guide.................................................................1-2
1.2 Overview......................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Connectivity ....................................................................1-3
1.2.2 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................1-3
1.2.3 Options ...........................................................................1-3
1.3 Document Conventions...............................................................1-4
1.4 Related Documentation...............................................................1-4
1.5 Getting Help.................................................................................1-5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking the VHSIM-G6...........................................................2-1
2.2 Installing the VHSIM-G6..............................................................2-2
2.2.1 Installing the VHSIM-G6 in an Interface Module.............2-2
2.2.2 Installing the VHSIM-G6 in a Standalone Device ...........2-5
2.3 Installing GPIMs ..........................................................................2-6
2.4 GPIM-01 and GPIM-09 Network Connections.............................2-8
2.4.1 GPIM-09 Connection Using Multimode Cable................2-9
2.4.2 VHSIM-G6 Network Connection...................................2-10
CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDs
3.1 LED Descriptions.........................................................................3-1
3.2 Redundancy ................................................................................3-2
CHAPTER 4 LOCAL MANAGEMENT
4.1 Requirements..............................................................................4-1
4.2 Gigabit Port Mode........................................................................4-1

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APPENDIX A VHSIM-G6 SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 Physical and Environmental Specifications ................................A-1
A.2 Regulatory Compliance...............................................................A-1
APPENDIX B GPIM SPECIFICATIONS
B.1 Gigabit Ethernet Specifications...................................................B-1
B.1.1 GPIM-01 Specifications (1000Base-SX)......................... B-1
B.1.2 GPIM-09 Specifications (1000Base-LX).........................B-2
B.2 Physical and Environmental Specifications ................................B-3
B.3 Regulatory Compliance...............................................................B-3

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FIGURES
Figure Page
1-1 VHSIM-G6 (shown with fiber GPIMs).......................................1-1
2-1 Removing the VHSIM Coverplate from the Host Device..........2-3
2-2 Installing the VHSIM-G6 in the Host Device.............................2-4
2-3 GPIM........................................................................................2-7
2-4 Installing a GPIM into the VHSIM-G6.......................................2-8
2-5 VHSIM-G6 Fiber Port Designations .........................................2-8
2-6 GPIM-09 Launch Mode Conditioning Cable Connection........2-10
2-7 Fiber GPIM Connections........................................................2-11
2-8 VHSIM-G6 with Two Fiber Ports............................................2-12
3-1 LANVIEW LEDs on the VHSIM-G6..........................................3-1

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TABLES
Table Page
1-1 GPIM Options...........................................................................1-3
3-1 VHSIM-G6 LED Functionality...................................................3-2
A-1 Physical Properties of the VHSIM-G6......................................A-1
A-2 Environmental Requirements of the VHSIM-G6.......................A-1
A-3 Regulatory Compliance of the VHSIM-G6................................A-1
B-2 GPIM-01 Operating Range.......................................................B-1
B-1 GPIM-01 Optical Specifications................................................B-1
B-4 GPIM-09 Operating Range.......................................................B-2
B-3 GPIM-09 Optical Specifications................................................B-2
B-5 GPIM Physical Properties ........................................................B-3
B-6 GPIM Environmental Requirements.........................................B-3
B-7 Regulatory Compliance............................................................B-3

VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide . This
manual describes the VHSIM-G6 and provides information concerning
features, installation, troubleshooting, information on Local Management,
and specifications for the VHSIM-G6 (Very High Speed Interface
Module).
A general working knowledge of Gigabit Ethernet and IEEE 802.3z type
data communications networks and their physical layer components is
helpful when installing the VHSIM-G6.
The VHSIM-G6 (Figure 1-1) has two Gigabit Ethernet Port Interface
Module (GPIM) ports that provide Gigabit Ethernet connections. The
GPIMs are hot swappable, allowing the user to reconfigure the
VHSIM-G6 when it is installed and the host platform has power applied
to it. There are two modes of operation for the VHSIM-G6. In one mode,
both GPIM ports are active at the same time. In the other mode, one port
is active and the other is redundant, where redundancy is triggered based
on link activity, and GPIM 1 is the active port by default. The default
mode for the VHSIM-G6 is redundancy.
Figure 1-1 VHSIM-G6 (shown with fiber GPIMs)
NOTE
The acronym “GPIM” stands for Gigabit (Ethernet) Port
Interface Module. In this manual, GPIM is used to designate
any type of GPIM.When referring to a specific GPIM, the
specific name is used, e.g., GPIM-01.
The term “host platform” may be used to refer to the module or
standalone device in which the VHSIM-G6 may be installed.
2549_01
GPIM Ports
VHSIM-G6
GPIM 1 GPIM 2

Chapter 1: Introduction
1-2 VHSIM-G6 User’s Guide
1.1 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the VHSIM-G6. The following list provides an overview of each section
of this manual:
Chapter 1, Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, describes
the VHSIM-G6 features and concludes with a web site address where
related manuals can be obtained.
Chapter 2, Installation , describes how to install a VHSIM-G6 into an
interface module or a standalone device.
Chapter 3, LANVIEW LEDs , describes how to use the VHSIM-G6
LEDs to monitor performance and status.
Chapter 4, Local Management , gives information on Local Management
for the VHSIM-G6.
Appendix A, VHSIM-G6 Specifications , lists the operating
specifications and regulatory compliance for the VHSIM-G6.
Appendix B, GPIM Specifications , lists the operating specifications and
regulatory compliance for the GPIMs.
1.2 OVERVIEW
The VHSIM-G6 has two ports that support Gigabit Ethernet Port
Interface Modules (GPIMs), which allow the user to make fiber
connections to Gigabit Ethernet networks. Available GPIMs include the
GPIM-01, for multimode fiber support, and the GPIM-09, for multimode
or single mode fiber support.
The VHSIM-G6 extends the functionality of various Cabletron Systems
interface modules or standalone devices by providing high-speed uplink
capability through Gigabit Ethernet technology. VHSIM-G6 features
include the following:
• Customized configuration of GPIMs
• RMON support (Statistics, History, Alarms, Events)
• Management
• Flow control (802.3z)

Overview
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1.2.1 Connectivity
The VHSIM-G6 supports two modes of operation for the Gigabit
interfaces. One mode is that the VHSIM-G6 supports one active and one
redundant Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module (GPIM). The other mode is
that both of the interfaces can be active at the same time. The VHSIM-G6
supports the interfaces with two different hot-swappable GPIMs,
providing connectivity to Gigabit Ethernet using fiber. Any combination
of GPIMs can be installed in the two VHSIM-G6 ports.
The VHSIM-G6 module supports the 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX
specifications using the GPIMs. 1000Base-SX is supported with the
GPIM-01 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron
multimode fiber optic cable. 1000Base-LX is supported with the
GPIM-09 providing one SC fiber optic connector for 50 or 62.5 micron
multimode fiber optic cable, or 10 micron single mode fiber optic cable.
For more specifications on GPIMs, see Appendix B.
The VHSIM-G6 operates in full duplex mode, and follows the 802.3x
specifications for auto-negotiation.
1.2.2 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system
called LANVIEW. The VHSIM-G6 LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly
identify transmit, receive, and link status. Chapter 3 provides information
on the VHSIM-G6 LEDs.
1.2.3 Options
The options for the VHSIM-G6 are GPIMs, as listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 GPIM Options
Part Number Description Application
GPIM-01 SC fiber
connector Supports 50 or 62.5 micron multimode fiber.
GPIM-09 SC fiber
connector Supports single mode (10 micron) or multimode (50 or 62.5 micron) fiber.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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1.3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this document:
1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
The documentation for the host platform in which the VHSIM-G6 is to be
installed, whether standalone device or module, provides additional
information about the setup of the VHSIM-G6. This user’s guide
references procedures in these documents, where appropriate, but does
not repeat them.
Documents can be obtained on the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat
Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:
http://www.cabletron.com/
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