CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Before You Start 7
Release Notes 7
About Your CD-ROM 8
Conventions 8
Related Documentation 9
Accessing Online Documentation 10
Documentation Comments 10
Product Registration 11
1INTRODUCING THE

SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 4400

About the Switch 4400 14
Summary of Hardware Features 14
Switch 4400 — Front View Detail 15
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 16
100BASE-FX Ports 16
LEDs 17
Switch 4400 — Rear View Detail 19
Power Socket 19
Redundant Power System Socket 19
Console Port 19
Expansion Module Slots 19
Default Settings 20
2INSTALLING THE SWITCH
Package Contents 24
Choosing a Suitable Site 24
Rack-mounting 25
Placing Units On Top of Each Other 27
Stacking Units 27
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