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This preface describes who should read the LightStream 1010 ATM Switch and Catalyst 8510 MSR Software Configuration Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
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This publication is intended as a standalone document for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining the ATM switch.
The major sections of this guide are as follows:
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Provides an overview of the ATM switch features and functions. | ||
Describes how to access the commands available in each command mode and explains the primary uses for each command mode. | ||
Describes the initial configuration of the ATM switch. | ||
Describes the tasks to manage the general system features, such as access control and basic management of the ATM switch. | ||
Describes how to configure virtual connections after autoconfiguration has determined the default virtual connections. | ||
Describes the OAM fault management and performance management functions of the ATM switch. | ||
Describes how to configure typical ATM network interfaces after autoconfiguration has established the default network connections. | ||
Describes how to configure the management of switch, interface, and connection resources. | ||
Describes the Interim Link Management Interface protocol implementation and configuration. | ||
Describes how to configure the Interim Interswitch Signaling Protocol (IISP) and the Private Network-Network Interface (PNNI) protocol. | ||
Describes how to configure and maintain access control lists. | ||
Describes how to configure the Ethernet port for IP-over-ATM connections. | ||
Describes how to configure LAN emulation on the ATM switch. | ||
Describes the ATM accounting and ATM Remote Monitoring features and their configuration. | ||
Describes how to configure tag switching on the ATM switch. | ||
Describes how to configure common and specialized signalling features. | ||
Describes the steps required to configure the individual port adapter interfaces. | ||
Configuring Frame Relay/ATM Interworking Port Adapter Interfaces | Describes the steps to configure the Frame Relay/ATM interworking port adapter modules. | |
Managing Configuration Files, System Images, and Functional Images | Includes procedures for updating and maintaining the ATM switch software and configurations. | |
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Provides examples for migrating from a flat PNNI topology to a hierarchical topology. | ||
Refer to the following documents for detailed hardware installation and configuration information:
Command descriptions use the following conventions:
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{ x | y | z } | Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[ x | y | z ] | Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string | A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
Screen examples use the following conventions:
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
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^ | The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets. |
[ ] | Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. |
!, # | An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line. |
Notes use the following conventions:
Cautions use the following conventions:
 | 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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