About This Document; Audience; How This Document Is Organized - Dell PowerConnect B - MLXe 4 Hardware Installation Manual

About This Document

Audience

This document is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 and
Layer 3 switching and routing.
If you are using a Dell device, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to
your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, MPLS, and VRRP.

How this document is organized

This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as
possible.
The document contains the following components:
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PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1, "Product Overview" - Provides an overview of PowerConnect B-MLXe.
Chapter 2, "Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe Core Router" - Provides installation instructions
for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers.
Chapter 3, "Using the Dell Structured Cabling Components" - Provides information on how to
use the cabling components with PowerConnect B-MLXe routers.
Chapter 4, "Connecting a Router to a Network Device" - Describes how to connect
PowerConnect B-MLXe routers to network devices.
Chapter 5, "Managing Routers and Modules" - Provides information on management tasks for
PowerConnect B-MLXe routers.
Chapter 6, "Upgrading Software Images and Configuration Files" - Provides instructions on how
to upgrade software for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers.
Chapter 7, "Router Maintenance" - Describes maintenance procedures for PowerConnect
B-MLXe routers.
Chapter 8, "Hardware Specifications"- Provides hardware specifications for PowerConnect
B-MLXe routers.
Appendix A, "Regulatory Statements" - Contains regulatory information for PowerConnect
B-MLXe routers.
Appendix B, "Caution and Danger Notices" - Contains Caution and Danger notices in four
languages for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers.
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