14Preface

Before you begin

This guide is intended for network administrators who have the following background:

Basic knowledge of networks, and network hardware

Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology

Familiarity with Ethernet network administration and Fiber Channel networking

Hard-copy technical manuals

You can print selected technical manuals and release notes free, directly from the Internet. Go to the www.nortelnetworks.com/documentation URL. Find the product for which you need documentation. Then locate the specific category and model or version for your hardware or software product. Use Adobe* Acrobat Reader* to open the manuals and release notes, search for the sections you need, and print them on most standard printers. Go to Adobe Systems at the www.adobe.com URL to download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

You can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications through the Internet at the www1.fatbrain.com/documentation/nortel/ URL.

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