Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8810 - Preface; Intended Audience; Conventions

BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
This guide provides the required information to install Extreme Networks
®
BlackDiamond
®
8800 series
switches. This guide also contains information about site preparation, switch functionality, and switch
operation.
See the ExtremeXOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS Command Reference Guide for information about
configuring Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 series switches.
NOTE
If the information in an installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks switch differs
from the information in this guide, follow the installation note or release note.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
● Local area networks (LANs)
● Ethernet concepts
● Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
● Routing concepts
● Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
● Basic equipment installation procedures
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions used in Extreme Networks customer documentation.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
Warning Risk of severe personal injury.