CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Before You Start 9
Release Notes 9
About Your CD-ROM 10
Conventions 10
Related Documentation 11
Accessing Online Documentation 12
Documentation Comments 12
1 INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 4500 FAMILY
About the Switch 4500 14
Summary of Hardware Features 15
Switch 4500 — Front View Detail 15
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ports 17
Gigabit Ports 17
Console Port 17
Unit LED 18
LEDs 18
Switch 4500 — Rear View Detail 20
Power Socket 20
Open Book Warning Labels 20
Redundant Power System Socket 21
Default Settings 21