Preface; Introduction - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10808 Hardware Installation Manual

Preface

This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other
publications that might be useful.
NOTE
Service to all equipment should be performed by trained and qualified service personnel only. Before installing or
removing any components of the system, or before carrying out any maintenance procedures, you must thoroughly
read the safety information provided in
personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Introduction

This guide describes how to install the Extreme Networks
also contains information about site preparation, switch functionality, and switch operation.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
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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See the ExtremeXOS 12.1 Concepts Guide and the ExtremeXOS 12.1 Command Reference Guide for
information about configuring Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10808 switches.
NOTE
If the information in the installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks switch differs from the
information in this guide, follow the installation or release note.
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Appendix A of this guide. Failure to follow this safety information can lead to
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BlackDiamond
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10808 switch. This guide
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