ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides information about configuring your network using the
commands supported on the 3Com
®
SuperStack
®
4 Switch 5500G-EI.
Organization of the
Manual
The Switch 5500G-EI Configuration Guide consists of the following chapters:
■ Getting Started — Details the main features and configurations of the Switch
5500G-EI.
■ Port Operation — Details how to configure Ethernet port and link
aggregation.
■ VLAN Operation — Details how to configure VLANs.
■ Power over Ethernet (PoE) Configuration — Details how to configure PoE.
■ Network Protocol Operation — Details how to configure network protocols.
■ IP Routing Protocol Operation — Details how to configure routing
protocols.
■ Multicast Protocol — Details how to configure multicast protocols.
■ ACL Configuration— Details how to configure QoS/ACL.
■ XRN Fabric — Details how to configure an XRN fabric.
■ RSTP Configuration — Details how to configure RSTP.
■ 802.1x Configuration — Details how to configure 802.1x.
■ File System Management — Details how to configure file system
management.
Intended Readership The manual is intended for the following readers:
■ Network administrators
■ Network engineers
■ Users who are familiar with the basics of networking