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DES-1228/ME Layer 2 Metro Ethernet Managed Switch
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Intended Readers
The DES-1228/ME User Manual contains information for setup and management of the Switch. The term, “the Switch” will be
used when referring to the DES-1228/ME. This manual is intended for network managers familiar with network management
concepts and terminology.
Typographical Conventions
Convention Description
[ ]
In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. For example: [copy filename]
means that optionally you can type copy followed by the name of the file. Do not type the
brackets.
Bold font Indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu, or menu item. For example: Open the File menu
and choose Cancel . Used for emphasis. May also indicate system messages or prompts
appearing on your screen. For example: You have mail. Bold font is also used to represent
filenames, program names and commands. For example: use the copy command.
Boldface
Typewriter Font Indicates commands and responses to prompts that must be typed exactly as printed in the
manual.
Initial capital letter Indicates a window name. Names of keys on the keyboard have initial capitals. For example:
Click Enter.
Italics Indicates a window name or a field. Also can indicate a variables or parameter that is
replaced with an appropriate word or string. For example: type
filename means that you
should type the actual filename instead of the word shown in italic.
Menu Name > Menu
Option Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure. Device > Port > Port
Properties means the Port Properties menu option under the Port menu option that is
located under the Device menu.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid
the problem.
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.