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CONTENTS
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4
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OMPLIANCES AND SAFETY STATEMENTS 5
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BOUT THIS GUIDE 15
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ONTENTS 17
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ABLES 19
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IGURES 21
1I
NTRODUCTION 22
Overview 22
Switch Architecture 23
Network Management Options 23
Description of Hardware 23
2NETWORK PLANNING 28
Introduction to Switching 28
Application Examples 28
Collapsed Backbone 28
Network Aggregation Plan 29
Application Notes 32
3INSTALLING THE SWITCH 34
Selecting a Site 34
Ethernet Cabling 35
Equipment Checklist 36
Optional Rack-Mounting Equipment 36
Mounting 37