Preface
This guide provides the instructions and supporting information needed to install the following Extreme
Networks
®
Summit
®
family switches:
The guide includes information about site preparation, switch functionality, and switch operation.
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:
•
Local area networks (LANs)
•
Ethernet concepts
•
Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
•
Routing concepts
•
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
•
Basic equipment installation procedures
See the and the for information about configuring ExtremeSwitching switches.
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.
Conventions
This section discusses the conventions used in this guide.
Text Conventions
The following tables list text conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Table 1: Notice Icons
Icon
Notice Type
Alerts you to...
General Notice
Helpful tips and notices for using the product.
Note
Important features or instructions.
Caution
Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
Warning
Risk of severe personal injury.
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