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About This Guide

Purpose
This guide gives specific information on how to operate and use the management
functions of the switch.
Audience
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for operating
and maintaining network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working
knowledge of general switch functions, the Internet Protocol (IP), and Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or
instructions.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the
system or equipment.
Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Related Publications
The following publication details the hardware features of the switch, including the
physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the switch:
The Installation Guide
Also, as part of the switch’s software, there is an online web-based help that describes all
management related features.
Revision History
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
August 2009 Revision
This is the first revision of this guide. This guide is valid for software release v1.0.0.10.