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Notice
NOTICE
Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information
contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron
Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
Rochester, NH 03867-0505
Order Number: 9032869 February 1999
Cabletron Systems and SPECTRUM are registered trademarks, and SmartSwitch is a trademark
of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedure s.