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    				  BRAVO MS P/60 AND CABLETRON FAILURE

    PROBLEM

    The Cabletron E2219 network card may fail at DMA 3 on the Bravo MS P/60
    system.

    CAUSE

    The Cabletron card is susceptible to bus noise thereby performing erratically.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501534-201     BRAVO MS P/90

    SOLUTION

    A network adapter card that is not so sensitive is available from Cabletron.
    This card can be obtained by calling Cabletron's Technical Support at
    (603) 332-9400, select option 6, and request P/N 9000939.