IBM 4002-Y2A, Installation And User Manual

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Preface
This publication is provided for use with your particular IBM
®
Ethernet switch or
router product or product family. It provides information on installing, configuring,
maintaining, and using your product. Please retain this publication and the
accompanying documentation CD in a convenient location for easy reference and
future use.
The following sections provide information on safety and environmental
considerations, related publications and resources, as well as how to get assistance,
and how to send IBM feedback on this publication.
v “Safety notices”
v
“Product recycling and disposal” on page xvii
v “Product documents” on page xviii
v
“Getting help” on page xxii
v “How to send your comments” on page xxiii
Safety notices
This section contains important safety information that should be read before
starting any installation or service procedure.
v
“Safety notices and labels,” including:
– “Notes” on page x
– “Attention notices” on page x
– “Caution notices” on page x
– “Danger notices” on page xi
– “Safety labels” on page xiv
v
“Rack safety” on page xvi
Safety notices and labels
When using this product, observe the danger, caution, and attention notices
contained in this guide. The notices are accompanied by symbols that represent the
severity of the safety condition. The danger and caution notices are listed in
numerical order based on their IDs, which are displayed in parentheses, for
example (D004), at the end of each notice. Use this ID to locate the translation of
these danger and caution notices in the
IBM Systems Safety Notices (G229–9054)
publication, which is on the product documentation CD that accompanies this
product.
The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed
below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. Follow the links for
more detailed descriptions and examples of the notes, attention notices, caution,
and danger notices in the sections that follow.
v “Notes” on page x: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v
“Attention notices” on page x: These notices indicate potential damage to
programs, devices, or data.
v “Caution notices” on page x: These statements indicate situations that can be
potentially hazardous to you.
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