All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. March 1999.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data,
and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or
implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for the ir app lica tio ns o f a ny products specifi ed in th is d ocume nt .
The information in this document is proprietary to Bay Networks, Inc.
Trademarks
BCN, BLN, BN, FRE, PPX, and Bay Networks are registered trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are t he property of their respective owners.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Bay Networks, Inc. reserves the
right to make changes to the pr oducts described in this document without notice.
Bay Networks, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or
circuit layout(s) described herein.
USA Requirements Only
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso nable protection against harmful interferenc e
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment ge nerates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference at their own expense.
European Requirements Only
EN 55 022 Statement
This is to certify that the Bay Networks BN is shielded ag ainst the ge neration of ra dio int erference in a ccordan ce with
the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022
Class A (CISPR 22).
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic env iron m ent, this product may cause radio interference, in whic h
case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
EC Declaration of Conformity
This product conforms (or these products conform) to the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC. The Declaration of Conformity is available on the Bay Networks World Wide Web site at
www.baynetworks.com.
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Japan/Nippon Requirements Only
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Taiwan Requirements
Bureau of Commodity Inspection Quarantine (BCIQ) Statement
Bureau of Commodity Inspection Quarantine (BCIQ) Statement
Warning: This is a Class A information technology product. In a domestic en v ironme nt, this pro duct may cause radi o
interference, in that case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
Canada Requirements Only
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (BN) does not exce ed the Class A limits for radio- n oise emission s from digita l appa ratus as set
out in the Radio Interference R egulations of the Cana dian Department o f Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (BN) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe
A prescrites dans le Rè glement sur le brouillage radioélect rique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Bay Networks, Inc. Software License Agreement
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installing the hardware unit with pre-enab le d softw a re (each of which is referred to as “Softw are ” in thi s Agreemen t).
BY COPYING OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS
LICENSE AGREEMENT. THE TERMS EXPRESSED IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE ONLY TERMS UNDER
WHICH BAY NETWORKS WILL PERMIT YOU TO USE THE SOFTWARE. If you do not accept these terms and
conditions, return the product, unused and in the original shipping container, within 30 days of purchase to obtain a
credit for the full purchase price.
1. License Grant. Bay Networks, Inc. (“Bay Networks”) grants the end user of the Software (“Licensee”) a personal,
nonexclusive, nontransferable license: a) to use the Software either on a single computer or, if applicable, on a single
authorized device identified by host ID, for which it was originally acquired; b) to copy the Software solely for backup
purposes in support of authorized use of the Software; and c) to use and copy the associated user manual solely i n
support of authorized use o f the S oft ware by Licensee. This license applies to th e So ftw are o n ly a n d do es n ot extend to
Bay Networks Agent software or other Bay Networks software products. Bay Networks Agent software or other Bay
Networks software products are licensed for use under the terms of the applicable Bay Networks, Inc. Software License
Agreement that accompanies such software and upon payment by the end user of the ap plicable license fees for such
software.
2. Restrictions on use; reservation of rights. The Software and user manuals are protected under copyright laws. Bay
Networks and/or its licensors retain all title and ownership in both the Software and user manuals, including any
revisions made by Bay Networks or its licensors. The copyright notice must be reproduced and included with any copy
of any portion of the Software or user manuals. Licensee may not modify, translate, decompile, disassemble, use for
any competitive analysis, reverse engineer, distribute, or create derivative works from the Software or user manuals or
any copy, in whole or in part. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Licensee may not copy or transfer the
Software or use r manua ls, in who le or in pa rt. The Soft ware and us er manu als embody Bay Ne twork s’ and its lic ensors ’
confidential and proprietary intellectual property. Licensee shall not sublicense, assign, or otherwise disclose to any
third party the Software, or any information about the operation, design, performance, or implementat ion of the
Software and user manuals that is confidential to Bay Networks and its licensors; however, Licensee may grant
permission to its consultants, subcontractors, and agents to use the Software at Licensee’s facility, provided they have
agreed to use the Software only in accordance with the t erms of t hi s license.
3. Limited warranty. Bay Netwo rks w ar ra nts ea c h ite m of Soft ware, as delivered by Bay Netw o r k s and pr o pe rly
installed and operated on Bay Networks hardware or other equipment it is originally licensed for, to function
substantially as described in its accompanying user m anual during its warranty period , which begins on the date
Software is first shipped to Licensee. If any item of Software fails to so function during its warranty period, as the sole
remedy Bay Networks will at its discretion provide a suitable fix, patch, or workaround for the problem that may be
included in a future Software release. Bay Networks further warrants to Li censee that the media on which the So ftw ar e
is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the
date Software is first shipped to Licensee. Bay Networ ks will replace defective media at no charge if it is returned to
Bay Networks during the wa rr anty period along with proof of th e da te of sh ip me nt. This warranty does not apply if th e
media has been damaged as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse. The Licensee assumes all responsibility for selection
of the Software to achieve Licensee’s intended results and for the installation, use, and results obtained from the
Software. Bay Networks does not warrant a) that the functions contained in the software will meet the Licensee’s
requirements, b) that the Software will ope rat e in the hardware or software combinations that the Licen s ee may selec t,
c) that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free, or d) that all defects in the operation of the
Software will be corrected. Bay Networks is not obligate d to remedy an y Software defect that cannot be reproduced
with the latest Software release. These warranties do not apply to the Software if it has been (i) altered, except by Bay
Networks or in accordance with its instructions; (ii) used in conjunctio n with an ot he r vendor’ s pro duc t, resulting in the
defect; or (iii) damaged by improper environment, abuse, misuse, accident, or negligence. THE FOREGOING
WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS ARE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANT Y OF
MERCHANT ABILITY OR F ITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Licensee is responsible for the security of its
own data and information and for maintaining adequate procedures apart from the Software to reconstruct lost or
altered files, data, or programs.
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4. Limitation of liability. IN NO EVENT WILL BAY NETWORKS OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
COST OF SUBSTITUTE PROCUREMENT; SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES; OR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INACCURATE OR LOST DATA OR LOSS OF USE OR
PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN
IF BAY NETWORKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE LIABILITY OF BAY NETWORKS RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE OR THIS AGREEMENT
EXCEED THE PRICE PAID TO BAY NETWORKS FOR THE SOFTWARE LICENSE.
5. Government Licensees. This provision applies to a ll Softwa re and docum entation acquired d irectly or i ndirectly by
or on behalf of the United States Government. The Software and documentation are commercial products, licensed on
the open market at market prices, and were developed entirely at private expense and without th e use of any U.S.
Government funds. The license to the U.S. Government is granted only with restricted rights, and use, duplication, or
disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to the restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1) of the Commercial
Computer Software––Restricte d Rig hts cla u se o f FAR 52.227-19 and the limitations set out in this license for civili an
agencies, and subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause of DFARS
252.227-7013, for agencies of t he Department of Defense or their successors, whichever is applicable.
6. Use of Software in the European Community. This provision applies to all Software acquired for use within the
European Community. If Licensee uses the Software within a country in the European Community, the Software
Directive enacted by the Council of European Communities Directive dated 14 May, 1991, will apply to the
examination of the Software to facilitate interoperability. Licensee agrees to notify Bay Networks of any such
intended examination of the Software and may procure support and assistance from Bay Networks.
7. Term and termination. This license is effective until terminated; however, all of the restrictions with respect to
Bay Networks’ copyright in the Software and user manuals will cease being effective at the date of expiration of the
Bay Networks copyright; those restrictions relating to use and disclosure of Bay Networks’ confidential information
shall continue in effect. Licensee may terminate this license at any time. The license will automatically terminate if
Licensee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the license. Upon termination for any reason,
Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Bay Networks the Software, user manuals, and all copies. Bay
Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license.
8. Export and Re-export. Licensee agrees not to export, directly or indirectly, the Software or related technical data
or information without first obtaining any required export licenses or other governmental approvals. Without limiting
the foregoing, Licensee, on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries and affiliates, agrees that it will not, without first
obtaining all export licenses and approvals required by the U.S. Government: (i) export, re-export, transfer, or divert
any such Software or technical data, or any direct product thereof, to any country to which such exports or re-exports
are restricte d or em b argoed under Un ite d Sta te s e xport control law s and regulations , or to any national or resident of
such restricted or embargoed countries; or (ii) provide the Software or related technical data or information to any
military end user or for any military end use, including the design, development, or production of any chemical,
nuclear, or biological weapons.
9. General. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenf orceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement
will be governed by the laws of the state of California.
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, contact Bay Networks, Inc., 4401 Great America Parkway,
P.O. Box 58185, Santa Clara, Ca lifornia 95054-8 185.
LICENSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LICENSEE HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND
AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. LICENSEE FURTHER AGREES THAT THIS
AGREEMENT IS THE ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY NETWORKS AND
LICENSEE, WHICH SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR ORAL AND WRITTEN AGREEMENTS AND
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS
AGREEMENT. NO DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TERMS WILL BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST BAY
NETWORKS UNLESS BAY NETWORKS GIVES ITS EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT, INCLUDING AN
EXPRESS WAIVER OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
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Contents
Preface
Before You Begin .............................................................................................................xiii
Text Conventions .............................................................................................................xiv