Enterasys Networks VH-4802 manual Preface, Purpose, Audience, Conventions

PREFACE

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802 switch system.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following background:

•Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs

•Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:

A note informs you of special circumstances.

A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage.

Keyboard Entries

This guide uses the following conventions for keyboard entries:

•When you read “enter,” type the text and press the [Enter] key.

•Example: Enter the Gateway IP address and press the [Enter] key.

•When you read “select,” highlight the menu item and press the [Enter] key.

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