Preface; Audience; Purpose; Conventions - Cisco WS-C2950T-48-SI Hardware Installation Manual

Preface

Audience

This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a Catalyst 2950
switch, hereafter referred to as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and
terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.

Purpose

This guide describes the hardware features of the Catalyst 2950 switch. It describes the physical and
performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install a switch, and provides troubleshooting
information and specifications.
This guide does not describe how to configure software features on your switch or describe the Catalyst
2950-specific system messages that you might encounter. It also does not provide information about
command-line interface (CLI) commands that have been created or changed for use by the switch. For
more information, see the switch software configuration guide, the switch system message guide, and
the switch command reference.

Conventions

Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
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Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.
Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional
element.
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