Cisco Systems OL-16447-01 manual Preface, Audience, Purpose

Preface

Audience

This guide is for the networking or computer technician installing the Cisco Metro Ethernet

(ME) 3400E 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.

Purpose

This guide describes the hardware features of the 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 Cisco.com at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9637/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Cisco ME 3400E Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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