Preface; Purpose; Audience; Conventions - Enterasys VERTICAL HORIZON VH-8TX1UM User Manual

PREFACE

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and applications of the
Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch
system.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN)
administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel
with the following background:
•
Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs
•
Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:

Keyboard Entries

This guide uses the following conventions for keyboard entries:
•
When you read "enter," type the text and press the [Enter] key.
•
Example: Enter the Gateway IP address and press the [Enter] key.
•
When you read "select," highlight the menu item and press the [Enter]
key.
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A note informs you of special circumstances.
A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage.
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