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High performance ethernet workgroup switch

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About This Guide

This manual brieﬂy describes the features and capabilities of the 8275 Model 416

High Performance Ethernet Workgroup Switch. However, its primary purpose is to

describe how to use the capabilities offered by the 8275-416 to conﬁgure, obtain

status information, and monitor performance of the switch in your network.

This manual is intended for the network administrator or person responsible for

integrating, maintaining and monitoring the 8275-416 in your network. The person

responsible for coordinating installation and service for the 8275-416 will also ﬁnd

this manual useful.

This manual contains the following chapters and appendixes:

v Chapter 1. Introduction describes the functions and capabilities of the 8275-416 .

v Chapter 2. Accessing the 8275-416 describes the various physical methods of

v Chapter 3. Conﬁguring your 8275-416 describes initial conﬁguration of IP

v Chapter 4. Using the Terminal Interface describes the using functions of the

v Chapter 5. Using the Web Interface introduces the Web interface.

v Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and Obtaining Service gives suggestions for solving

v Appendix A. Safety Information contains translated safety instructions to observe

v Appendix B. Notices lists important notices about the use of this product.

v Appendix C. Cable Pinout Diagrams describes and illustrates pinout diagrams for

v Appendix D. Interface Conventions for the Console describes the deﬁnitions and

Softcopy versions of 8275-416 product documentation is available from either the

Documentation CD-ROM (shipped with the product) or the IBM Networking

Products Web site. To access product documentation shipped on the CD-ROM,

follow the instructions in the booklet that accompanies the CD-ROM. Visit the

following Web site to access the 8275-416 documentation at:

http://www.networking.ibm.com/did/8275bks.html

accessing the 8275-416 .

information.

terminal interface.

problems obtaining service.

when performing troubleshooting proccedures.

ethernet and null modem cable connectors.

functions of special keys and commands that are used by the terminal interface.

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