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About this guide
This guide describes the features of the 8400 and 8800 IP Application
Switch platforms. This guide contains the following information about these
platforms.
• Installing the hardware
You can learn how to install the hardware in a rack. For more
information, see Chapter 2, Installing the IP Application Switch
Platform.
• Understanding the ports and interfaces
You can understand the intended use of the ports and interfaces on each
platform. For more information, see Familiarizing yourself with the IP
Application Switch, on page 1-4.
• Using the LCD panel
You can learn how to understand and use the LCD panel. For more
information see Chapter 3, Operating the LCD Panel.
• Understanding LED behavior
You can learn how to decipher what conditions are signaled by the
LEDs. For more information, see Understanding LED behavior, on page
4-1.
• Replacing a fan tray and filter
You can learn how to replace a fan tray and filter. For more information
see Changing the fan tray and filter, on page 5-1.
• Changing a power supply
You can learn how to replace a power supply. For more information, see
Changing a power supply, on page 5-3.
• Replacing the drive tray
You can learn how to replace the tray that contains the drives for the
system. for more information, see Changing the drive tray, on page 5-5.
• Understanding the environmental guidelines
This chapter includes detailed environmental guidelines for each
platform. For more information, see Chapter 6, Working with
Environmental Guidelines for the IP Application Switch Platform.
• Understanding platform airflow
You can read detailed airflow information for each platform. For more
information, see Chapter 7, Understanding Platform Airflow.
• Learning the hardware specifications
This chapter provides details about the hardware specifications for each
platform. For more information, see Chapter 8, Reviewing Hardware
Specifications.
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