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Preface, Purpose, Audience – Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK ELS100 User Manual

Page 11: Conventions

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PREFACE

Purpose

This guide provides information about the features and applications of the
ELS100-24TX switch as well as instructions for configuring and
monitoring the switch.

Audience

This guide is intended for Ethernet local area network (LAN)
administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel
with the following background:

Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs

Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Message Formats

Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:

A note informs you of special circumstances.

A caution indicates the possibility of equipment damage.