Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Metro Ethernet (ME) 3400 Series Ethernet Access switch, also known as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. If you are interested in more training and education in these areas, learning opportunities including training courses,
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/index.html
Purpose
This guide describes the hardware features of the Cisco ME switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install it, and provides troubleshooting information.
This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how to configure your switch. For more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch command reference, and the switch system message guide on the Cisco.com Product Documentation home page at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6580/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Organization
This guide is organized into these chapters:
Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” is a physical and functional overview of the Cisco ME switch. It describes the switch ports, the standards that they support, and the switch LEDs.
Chapter 2, “Switch Installation,” has the procedures on how to power the switch, how to install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on a table, or on a shelf, and how to make port connections.
Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to identify and resolve some of the problems that might arise when installing the switch.
Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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