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How to Use This Guide
This guide includes detailed information on the switch hardware, including
network ports, power, cabling requirements, as well as plug-in modules and
transceivers. This guide also provides general installation guidelines and
recommended procedures. To deploy this switch effectively and ensure trouble-
free operation, you should first read the relevant sections in this guide so that you
are familiar with all its hardware components.
Who Should Read This
Guide?
This guide is for network administrators and support personnel that install, operate,
and maintain network equipment. The guide assumes a basic working knowledge
of LANs (Local Area Networks) and can be read by those that are new to network
equipment, or those with more experience.
How This Guide is
Organized
The organization of this guide is based on the switch’s main hardware components.
Each chapter includes information about a specific component with relevant
specifications and installation procedures. A switch overview section is also
provided.
For Users New to Switches
— If you are new to network switches, it is
recommended that you first read all chapters in this guide before installing the
switch.
For Experienced Users
— If you are already familiar with installing and operating
network switches, the Switch Description and Installation Overview chapters
provide you with enough information to install the switch. Other chapters can be
left for reference, when needed.
The guide includes these chapters:
◆ Chapter 1 - Switch Description — Includes a switch overview, key component
identification, key technical specifications, and switch deployment information.
◆ Chapter 2 - Installation Overview — Includes details of the package contents
and an outline of switch installation tasks.
◆ Chapter 3 - Switch Chassis — Includes switch chassis rack installaion, and
system cooling requirements.
◆ Chapter 4 - Power and Grounding — Includes installation of AC power
modules, switch grounding, and powering on the switch.
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