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This guide provides all the information you need to install and manage
the IBM 8271 Nways Ethernet Switch Models F12 and F24.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are
responsible for installing and setting up network equipment. It assumes
a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks).
This guide is intended for use with both F12 and F24 models:
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02L0878 — 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
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02L0879 — 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
All pictures and example screens show the 24-port model, however, all
procedures also apply to the 12-port model.
If the information in the Release Notes shipped with your product
differs from the information in this guide, follow the Release Notes.
Finding Specific
Information in This
Guide
This table shows where to find specific information in this guide.
If you are looking for...
Turn to...
A summary of key features, some examples of how the Switch
can be used in your network, or a list of unit default settings
Recommendations on where to site the Switch, procedures for
installing the Switch, information on stacking Switches, or a
description of the power-up sequence
An overview of management methods and required setup, or a
description of default user names
Procedures for accessing the web interface, information on
navigating the web pages, or a full description of how to manage
the stack using the web interface
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