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Introduction

This guide provides information about configuring and managing basic switching features on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series.

This guide describes the features of the following Nortel switches.

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2526T

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2526T-PWR

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2550T

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2550T-PWR

The term "Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series" is used in this document to describe the features common to the switches mentioned above.

A switch is referred to by its specific name while describing a feature exclusive to the switch.

The Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series operates in the Standalone Mode and Stacking Mode in this product release.

Before you begin

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

basic knowledge of networks, switching, Ethernet bridging, and IP routing

familiarity with networking concepts and terminology

basic knowledge of network topologies

Text conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions:

Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series

Overview — System Configuration

NN47215-500 (323162-B) 02.02 Standard

4.1 19 November 2007

Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks

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