About This Guide; Finding Specific Information In This Guide - 3Com SuperStack II Switch 9300 Getting Started Manual

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BOUT HIS
Introduction
This guide provides all the information that you need
to set up your SuperStack
get it operating in your network. This guide provides
an overview of your system and step-by-step
procedures for planning your configuration, installing
your system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and
troubleshooting. When you are ready to configure
your system, see the Command Reference Guide and
the Implementation Guide on the Documentation CD.
If the information in the Software Installation and
Release Notes that are shipped with your Switch 9300
system differs from the information in this guide,
follow the instructions in the Release Notes.
This guide is intended for the system or network
administrator who is responsible for installing and
managing network hardware. It assumes that you
have a working knowledge of local area network
(LAN) operations, but it does not assume prior
knowledge of the Switch 9300 system.
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Finding Specific Information in This Guide

This table shows where to find specific information.
For information on
Best ways to use the Switch 9300
system
The front and back panels
Site requirements and other issues
to consider before you install your
Switch 9300 system
Installing the system on a table or
in a distribution rack
Cabling the Switch 9300 system
Checking system power-up
diagnostics and LEDs
Deciding how to manage your
system
Setting the Console port baud
Configuring the IP management
interface
Turn to
"System Features and Benefits"
on page 13
"System Overview — Front Panel
of the SX and LX Models (SX
Shown)" starting on page 15
"General Safety Requirements"
starting on page 45
"Installing the System on a Table
Top or in a Free-Standing Stack"
on page 20 and "Installing the
System in a Distribution Rack" on
page 21
"Overview of Cabling" starting
on page 25
"Power Up" on page 32
"How Do You Want to Manage
the System?" on page 35
"Setting the Console Port Baud"
on page 37
"Configuring the IP Interface" on
page 38