Chapter 1: About This Document; Purpose; Conventions; Text Conventions - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching Virtual Services Platform 8000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 1: About this Document

This section discusses the purpose of this document, the conventions used, ways to provide
feedback, additional help, and information regarding other Extreme Networks publications.

Purpose

This guide provides information and instructions to install the Extreme Networks Virtual Services
Platform 8000 Series (VSP 8000 Series) switches. The VSP 8000 Series includes the VSP 8200
Series and the VSP 8400 Series.

Conventions

This section discusses the conventions used in this guide.

Text Conventions

The following tables list text conventions that can be used throughout this document.
Table 1: Notice Icons
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Important:
Note:
Tip:
Danger:
Warning:
Caution:
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Alerts you to...
A situation that can cause serious inconvenience.
Important features or instructions.
Helpful tips and notices for using the product.
Situations that will result in severe bodily injury; up to
and including death.
Risk of severe personal injury or critical loss of data.
Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of
data.
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