About This Guide
Purpose
This guide details the hardware features of the switch, including the physical and
Audience
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment.
Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Related Publications
The following publication gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch:
The Management Guide
Also, as part of the switch’s software, there is an online
Revision History
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
December 2007 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide.
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