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This guide provides all the information you need to install and use 3Com
®
SuperStack
®
4 Switch 5500 in its default state.
The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are
responsible for installing and setting up network equipment;
consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area
Networks).
Before You Start
This section contains information about the documents and CD-ROM
that accompany your Switch 5500.
Release Notes
The Release Notes provide important information about the current
software release, including new features, modifications and known
problems. You should read the Release Notes before installing the Switch
in your network.
If the information in the release notes differ from the information in this
guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
About Your CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains the following:
■
Online documentation about the Switch 5500 — refer to
“Related
Documentation”
on
page 11
for details.
■
3Com Network Director — a powerful and easy-to-use network
management platform.
■
A number of other useful applications.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat
Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com
World Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com/
Summary of Contents for 3CR17251-91 - Switch 5500G-EI Stackable Gigabit...
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