Extreme Networks 17001 manual Preface, Conventions

Preface

This guide provides the instructions and supporting information needed to install the following

Extreme Networks® Summit® switches:

●Summit X150 series switches

●Summit X250e series switches

●Summit X350 series switches

●Summit X450 series switches

●Summit X450a series switches

●Summit X450e series switches

●Summit X480 series switches

●Summit X650 series switches

The guide includes information about site preparation, switch functionality, and switch operation.

NOTE

The Summit X150 series switches, Summit X250e series switches, Summit X350 series switches, Summit X450 series switches, Summit X450e series switches, and Summit X450a series switches are called the Summit family switches when referred to collectively.

This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:

●Local area networks (LANs)

●Ethernet concepts

●Ethernet switching and bridging concepts

●Routing concepts

●Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

●Basic equipment installation procedures

SeetheExtre me XOS Conce pts Guide andtheExtre me XOS Command Re fe re nce Guide forinformationabout configuring Extreme Networks Summit family switches.

NOTE

If the information in the installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks switch differs from the information in this guide, follow the installation or release note.

Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions used throughout this guide.

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