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This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions for the ATM Switch Router Software Configuration Guide, and provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
This publication is intended for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining the ATM switch router.
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Inverse Multiplexing over ATM | This feature is available on the Catalyst 8540 MSR, Catalyst 8510 MSR, and LightStream 1010 ATM switch routers. | |
ATM Router Modules | The ATM router module is available on the Catalyst 8540 MSR, Catalyst 8510 MSR, and LightStream 1010 ATM switch routers. | |
RFC 1483 | This feature allows the transmission of multiple Layer 3 and bridged frames over ATM. | "Configuring ATM Router Module Interfaces," in the "Configuring RFC 1483" section. |
Classical IP over ATM | This feature is available on both the route processor and the ATM router module. | "Configuring ATM Router Module Interfaces," in the "Configuring Classical IP over ATM in a PVC Environment" section. |
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This document provides detailed ATM software configuration examples; however, it does not provide complete ATM software command syntax descriptions or extensive background information on ATM features. For detailed ATM software command syntax information, refer to the ATM Switch Router Command Reference publication. For detailed background information on ATM features and functionality, refer to the Guide to ATM Technology .
You will also find useful information on the command-line interface (CLI) and basic ATM switch router management in the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference publications.
The ATM switch router documentation set is primarily ATM-specific. You might be referred to the Cisco IOS documentation set for information about IP and router configuration and other non-ATM related features. For example, when configuring the IP address on the ATM switch processor, only basic configuration steps are provided. If you need additional overview or detailed IP configuration information, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation set.
The ATM switch router documents are separated into two groups:
The ATM Switch Router Software Configuration Guide is one of the advanced configuration documents and should only be used after you have completed the processes described in the basic document set. Refer to the following documents for detailed hardware installation, basic configuration information, and troubleshooting information:
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Note The carrier modules are documented in the ATM Port Adapter and Interface Module Installation Guide. |
Unless otherwise noted, all information in this document is relevant to the Catalyst 8540 MSR, Catalyst 8510 MSR and LightStream 1010 ATM switch routers. Platform specific sections have the platform name appended to the title in parentheses. For example, the "Configuring Redundancy and Enhanced High System Availability (Catalyst 8540 MSR)" section is only relevant to the Catalyst 8540 MSR ATM switch router.
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Notes use the following conventions:
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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