8 Rapier Switch User Guide
Software Release 2.6.1
C613-02025-00 REV C
This user guide is organised into the following chapters:
■ Chapter 1, Introduction gives an overview of the switch features and of the
documentation supplied with your switch.
■ Chapter 2, Getting Started with the Command Line Interface (CLI) describes
how to gain access to the command line interface.
■ Chapter 3, Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI) describes
how to access and use the graphical user interface, including
troubleshooting the GUI.
■ Chapter 4, Operating the switch introduces general operation, management
and support features, including loading and installing support files and
new releases.
■ Chapter 5, Layer 2 Switching describes how to configure Layer 2 switching
features, including switch ports and VLANs.
■ Chapter 6, Layer 3 outlines some of the switch’s Layer 3 features, including
IP, IP multicasting, IPX and Appletalk.
■ Chapter 7, Maintenance and Troubleshooting describes some of the commands
you can use to monitor the switch and diagnose faults.
Where To Find More Information
Before installing the switch and any expansion options, read the important
safety information in the AT-8800 Series Switch Safety and Statutory Information
booklet.
Follow the Quick Install Guide’s step-by-step instructions for physically
installing the switch.
The Rapier Switch Hardware Reference gives detailed information about the
equipment hardware.
The context-sensitive online GUI help gives descriptions of each page and
element of the GUI.
Once you are familiar with the basic operations of the switch, use the Rapier
Series Switch Software Reference for full descriptions of routing features and
command syntax.
The Rapier Series Switch Documentation Set
The documentation set for the Rapier Series Switch includes:
■ Rapier Series Switch Safety and Statutory Information
■ Rapier Series Switch Quick Install Guide