Preface
Read the following topics to learn about:
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The meanings of text formats used in this document.
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Where you can find additional information and help.
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How to reach us with questions and comments.
Audience
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and setting up
network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
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Local area networks (LANs)
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Ethernet concepts
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Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
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Routing concepts
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
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Basic equipment installation procedures
and the
ExtremeXOS 31.6 Command Reference Guide
for
information about configuring Extreme Networks devices.
Note
If the information in an installation note or release note shipped with your Extreme Networks
equipment differs from the information in this guide, follow the installation or release note.
Text Conventions
Unless otherwise noted, information in this document applies to all supported environments for the
products in question. Exceptions, like command keywords associated with a specific software version,
are identified in the text.
When a feature, function, or operation pertains to a specific hardware product, the product name is
used. When features, functions, and operations are the same across an entire product family, such as
ExtremeSwitching switches or SLX routers, the product is referred to as
the switch
or
the router
.
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ExtremeSwitching 5320 Series Hardware Installation Guide
