User's Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Document Objectives
This document, the SmartSwitch 9500 9A656-04 ATM Module Hardware and
Installation Guide , contains introductory, installation and speciÞcation information
for the support of the 9A656-04 SmartSwitch Module. Use this guide to learn
about the following topics:
¥ Overview of the 9A656-04
¥ Installing the 9A656-04 in the SmartSwitch 9500 chassis
¥ Installing ATM Network Interface Modules (ANIMs)
¥ Learning the hardware speciÞcations of the 9A656-04 and the available ANIMs
Prior to installing the 9A656-04, you should have a working knowledge of ATM
networking principles.
In this document, the Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000 chassis is referred to
as the “SmartSwitch 9500 chassis” which indicates a SmartSwitch 9000 chassis
with one or more 9A656-04 modules installed.
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