xStack
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 DGS-3400 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switch 
 
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Intended Readers 
The xStack
®
 DGS-3400 series Manual contains information for setup and management of the Switch. This manual is intended for 
network managers familiar with network management concepts and terminology.  
Typographical Conventions 
Convention                           Description 
[ ] 
In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. For example: [copy 
filename] means that optionally you can type copy followed by the name of the file. Do 
not type the brackets. 
Bold font 
Indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu, or menu item. For example: Open the File 
menu and choose Cancel. Used for emphasis. May also indicate system messages or 
prompts appearing on screen. For example: You have mail. Bold font is also used to 
represent filenames, program names and commands. For example: use the copy 
command. 
Boldface Typewriter 
Font 
Indicates commands and responses to prompts that must be typed exactly as printed in 
the manual. 
Initial capital letter 
Indicates a window name. Names of keys on the keyboard have initial capitals. For 
example: Click Enter. 
Italics 
Indicates a window name or a field. Also can indicate a variables or parameter that is 
replaced with an appropriate word or string. For example: type filename means that the 
actual filename should be typed instead of the word shown in italic. 
Menu Name > Menu 
Option 
Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure. Device > Port > Port 
Properties means the Port Properties menu option under the Port menu option that is 
located under the Device menu. 
Notes, Notices, and Cautions 
 
 
A NOTE indicates important information that helps make better use of the 
device. 
 
 
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data 
and tells how to avoid the problem. 
 
 
 
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or 
death.