December 2008
© 2008 Foundry Networks, Inc.
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Chapter 1
About This Guide
Introduction
This guide applies to and describes the FastIron SuperX® (FSX), FastIron SX 800® (FSX 800), FastIron SX
1600® (FSX 1600), and FastIron SX 1600-ANR® (FSX 1600-ANR) Layer 2/Layer 3 switches from Foundry
Networks.
The FSX, FSX 800, FSX 1600, and FSX 1600-ANR are collectively referred to throughout this manual as the
FastIron X Series chassis devices.
This guide includes procedures for installing the hardware and configuring essential parameters such as
permanent passwords and IP addresses. The basic software configuration procedures show how to perform
tasks using the CLI. This guide also includes instructions for managing and maintaining the hardware.
Updates to this Manual
This manual may be updated between releases. For the latest edition of this manual, check the Foundry
Knowledge Portal at kp.foundrynet.com.
Audience
This guide is designed for network installers, system administrators, and resellers who will install the hardware.
This guide assumes a working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing concepts.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to show information:
Italic
highlights the title of another publication and occasionally emphasizes a word or phrase.
Bold
highlights a CLI command.
Bold Italic
highlights a term that is being defined.
NOTE:
A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
WARNING:
A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
