Switch User's Guide

CSX400 and CSX400-DC User’s Guide 1
1 Introduction
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems CSX400 and CSX400-DC User’s Guide . This guide provides
basic configuration information, hardware specifications and troubleshooting tips for the CSX400
and CSX400-DC. This guide also provides background information about 10BASE-T Ethernet
Local Area Networks (LANs) and guidelines for routing and bridging over Wide Area Networks
(WANs).
Related Documentation
Use the READ ME FIRST! document included with the CSX400 to set up your computer before
starting configuration.
Use the Cabletron Systems QuickSTART Guide (the CD insert of the QuickSET CD case) to
install the CSX400.
Use the appropriate Cabletron Systems WPIM Local Management Guide to connect your CSX400
to a WAN using a TELNET connection.
How to Use This Guide
This guide along with the READ ME FIRST! document and the QuickSTART Guide provide the
necessary information to install and configure the CSX400. Read all of these documents before
installing the CSX400.
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , details document conventions and provides information on getting help.
Chapter 2 , About the CSX400 , describes the hardware components and software protocols and
features.
NOTE
The CSX400 and CSX400-DC have identical features and functions with the exception
of their power source connection. The CSX400 connects to an ac power source and
the CSX400-DC connects to a dc power source. Both the CSX400 and the
CSX400-DC are referred to as the CSX400, unless otherwise specified in this guide.