Preface; Audience; Conventions - Extreme Networks ExtremeAccess Series Hardware Installation Manual

Preface

This guide provides the instructions and supporting information needed to install Extreme Networks
XA1400 Series switches:
The guide includes information about site preparation, installation, maintenance, and the switches'
functionality.

Audience

This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
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Local area networks (LANs)
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Ethernet concepts
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Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
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Routing concepts
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
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Basic equipment installation procedures
See the VOSS software documentation for information about configuring XA1400 Series hardware.
Note
If the information in an installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks
equipment differs from the information in this guide, follow the installation or release note.

Conventions

This section discusses the conventions used in this guide.
Text Conventions
The following tables list text conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Table 1: Notice Icons
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ExtremeAccess Series: Hardware Installation Guide
Notice Type Alerts you to...
General Notice Helpful tips and notices for using the product.
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
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