Preface
Audience
This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing Cisco Catalyst IE3400
Heavy Duty Series switches. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of local area
networking (LAN).
Purpose
This guide describes the physical and performance characteristics of each switch, explains how to install a
switch, and provides troubleshooting information.
Additional product information is available at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12451/index.html
For additional documentation, see the Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Heavy Duty Series documentation at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12451/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
For information about the Cisco IOS commands, see
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/psa/configure.html?mode=prod&level0=268438303
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions and symbols for notes, cautions, and warnings.
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this
manual.
Note
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or
loss of data.
Caution
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work
on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard
practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate
its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071
Danger
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the
Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information for the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Catalyst IE3400
Heavy Duty Series Switches
that ships with the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included
in that guide.
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