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INTRODUCTION
1.2
THE ADAPTER FEATURES
The following sections outline the features of the adapters.
1.2.1
Connectivity
The Cabletron Systems adapters connect your computer to an IEEE
802.5 Token-Ring network. The various adapter models
incorporate both an unshielded (RJ-45 UTP) twisted pair port, and
a DB-9 shielded twisted pair port. All port types provide access for
SNMP network management such as Cabletron’s SPECTRUM
®
,
Remote LANVIEW
®
/Windows, or any SNMP-compliant
management software.
1.2.2
RJ-45 Unshielded Twisted Pair Port
The adapter’s unshielded twisted pair port employs the RJ-45
eight-pin industry standard connector. The adapters do not require
a media filter for attachment of a UTP lobe link. An unshielded
twisted pair lobe cable can be connected directly to this port. The
other end of this lobe cable must be connected to an IEEE 802.5
compliant Token-Ring device such as one of Cabletron’s TRMIM
Token-Ring Media Interface Modules.
1.2.3
DB-9 Shielded Twisted Pair Port
The adapter’s shielded twisted pair port incorporates the industry
standard DB-9 connector. A shielded pair lobe cable can be
connected to the DB-9 port. The other end of the lobe cable must be
connected to an IEEE 802.5 compliant Token-Ring device such as
one of Cabletron’s TRMIM Token-Ring Media Interface Modules.
