About This Guide

Explains who this book is intended for, how the information is organized, where information updates can be found, and how to obtain customer support if you cannot resolve a problem.

Overview

Welcome to the X Family of Security Devices Hardware Installation Guide. The 3Com X Family of security devices combines firewall and VPN functionality with the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to provide a unified approach to network security. The Local Security Manager (LSM) and Security Management System (SMS) provide management options for your X Family devices and network security.

This chapter includes the following sections:

“Target Audience” on page 5

“Organization” on page 6

“Conventions” on page 7

“Related Documentation” on page 9

“Customer Support” on page 9

Target Audience

This guide is intended for use by technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the X Family devices. Users should be familiar with telecommunications products and networking concepts.

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