Contents Of The Guide; Conventions Used In This Guide (Convenciones Usadas En Esta Guía) - Enterasys X-Pedition XSR-1850 Getting Started Manual

This guide provides a general overview of the XSR-1850 hardware and software features and
describes how to quickly install and configure the XSR. Refer to the XSR-1850 CLI Reference Guide
and XSR-1850 User's Guide for information not contained in this document.
This guide is written for administrators who want to configure the X-Pedition Security Router or
experienced users who are knowledgeable of basic networking principles.
This chapter details the following:
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Contents of the Guide

• Conventions Used in This Guide
• Getting Help
Contents of the Guide
Information in this guide is arranged as follows:
• Chapter 1, Overview, introduces key features of the XSR and briefly describes hardware
installation.
• Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, provides a checklist to verify your shipment and describes
how to install XSR hardware including NIM and CompactFlash cards, the optional external
power supply, and rack-mounting kit.
• Chapter 3, Software Configuration, describes how to initiate and quickly configure the XSR. It
also details how to add an interface and subnet mask; set passwords SNMP, DNS and
SYSLOG server values; set up Remote Auto Install; configure the firewall feature set, upgrade
system image and Boot PROM software; consult system statistics, and save configuration
changes.
• Appendix A, Specifications, outlines hardware specifications including information about: the
processor, interfaces, system memory, chassis, power supply, interfaces, required cabling and
other accessories, pinout assignments for WAN and LAN interfaces, and LED behavior.
Conventions Used in This Guide (Convenciones Usadas en Esta Guía)
The following conventions are used in this guide (Las siguientes convenciones son usadas en esta
guía):
Note: Calls the reader's attention to any item of information that may be of special importance.
Nota: Llama la atencion del lector a cierta información que puede ser de especial importancia.
Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.
Precaución: Contiene información esencial para prevenir dañar el equipo.
Achtung: Verweißt auf wichtige Informationen zum Schutz gegen Beschädigungen.
Preface
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