Cabletron Systems TRFOT-2 User Manual

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INTRODUCTIONPage 1-21.3 TRFOT-2 FEATURESLANVIEW LEDsCabletron Systems’ LANVIEW Status Monitoring and DiagnosticsSystem is a convenient troubleshooting tool that helps you diagnosephysical layer problems. The front panel LANVIEW LEDs alert you topower failures, cable faults, and link problems.ConnectivityThe TRFOT-2 is equipped with multimode ST connectors for fiberlinks and a DB9 connector for copper links. The TRFOT-2 supportscable distances of up to 2 km over multimode fiber optic cable. You canattach the TRFOT-2 at either end of a fiber link.Ring Speed CompatibilityThe TRFOT-2 supports both 4 and 16 mb/sec ring speeds and sensesthe ring speed automatically.1.4 RECOMMENDED READINGWe recommend the following publications for more information onimplementing a token ring network.Local Area Networks, Token Ring Access Method, IEEEStandard 802.5LAN Troubleshooting Handbook, Mark Miller (1989, M&TPublishing, Inc.)1.5 GETTING HELPIf you need additional support related to the Cabletron SystemsTRFOT-2, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestionsconcerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems TechnicalSupport:By phone ......................... (603) 332-9400Monday-Friday; 8am - 8pm ESTBy CompuServe® ............ GO CTRON from any ! promptBy Internet mail ............. support@ctron.com