Preface; Introduction - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10K Series Installation Manual

Preface

This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other
publications that might be useful.
NOTE
To ensure proper operation of your Extreme Networks equipment, read this guide before you install any
Extreme Networks equipment.

Introduction

This guide provides the required information to install an Extreme Networks BlackDiamond
switch. It also contains information about site location, switch functionality, and switch operation.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are 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)
See the ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Guide for
information about configuring the BlackDiamond 10808 switch.
NOTE
If the information in the release notes that shipped with your switch differs from the information in this
guide, follow the release notes.
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