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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the BayStack 350 Switch, part of the Bay Networks® BayStack™ 10/100/1000 switches line of communications products.
There are two versions of the BayStack 350 10/100/1000 Series Switches: the BayStack
BayStack 350 switches include a dedicated Uplink Module slot for attaching optional media dependent adapters (MDAs) that support a range of media types, including gigabit Ethernet. Installation instructions are included with each MDA (see your Bay Networks sales representative for ordering information).
For more information about the MDAs, refer to Appendix B, “Media Dependent Adapters.”
Before You Begin
This guide is intended for network installers and system administrators who are responsible for installing, configuring, or maintaining networks.
This guide assumes that you have the following background:
•Understanding of the transmission and management protocols used on your network
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