About This Guide; Introduction; Audience; Finding Specific Information In This Guide - 3Com CoreBuilder 3500 Getting Started Manual

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BOUT HIS

Introduction

This guide provides all the information that you need
to set up your CoreBuilder
switch and get it operating in your network. This
guide provides an overview of your system and
step-by-step procedures for planning your
configuration, installing, cabling, powering up, and
troubleshooting. When you are ready to configure
your system, see the CoreBuilder 3500
Implementation Guide. For details on system
configuration commands, see the Command
Reference Guide.
If the information in the Software Installation and
Release Notes that are shipped with your system
differs from the information in this guide, follow the
instructions in the Release Notes.
CAUTION: Hazardous energy exists within the
system. Always be careful to avoid electric shock or
equipment damage. Many installation and
troubleshooting procedures should be performed
only by trained technical personnel. See "Safety
Precautions" on page 59 for more information.
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3500 high-function

Audience

This guide is intended for the network administrator
who is responsible for installing and managing the
network hardware. It assumes a working knowledge
of local area network (LAN) operations. It does not
assume prior knowledge of this high-performance
networking equipment.

Finding Specific Information in This Guide

For information on
Best ways of using the system
Front and back panels
System processor and modules
Site requirements and other issues
to consider before installing your
system
Installing the system
Inserting media modules
Turn to
"Features of the System" on
page 17
"System Overview — Front
Panel" beginning on page 20
"CoreBuilder 3500 Modules" on
page 22
"Before You Begin" on page 27
and Appendix C, "Site
Requirements and Safety Codes"
"Installing the System on a Table
Top" on page 27
OR
"Installing the System in a
Distribution Rack" on page 28
"Installing a Module" on page 29