About this manual, What is a reference manual, Where to go for information – Verilink AS420 (34-00294) Product Manual User Manual
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What is a Reference Manual?
This is a reference manual. It provides information about unit installation,
configuration, testing and troubleshooting on a function-by-function basis. It
is not a user’s guide containing step-by-step procedures. This manual contains
specific information about a command, menu field, port, etc. Unless otherwise
noted, the information in this manual applies only to the Verilink AS420 (also
referred to as “the unit.”)
Where to go for Information
The chapters and appendices in this manual are arranged for quick reference.
It is not necessary to read previous chapters to understand the subsequent
chapters.
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Chapter 1, General -- Introduces the unit, lists the features, and provides
specifications.
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Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration -- Describes unit installation, port
and power connections, switch settings, and firmware upload procedures.
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Chapter 3, Testing -- Describes the indicators, test switch, and loopbacks.
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Chapter 4, Terminal Operation -- Describes the terminal interface’s screen
structure and menu controls.
Conventions
The following table lists the conventions used throughout this manual.
Convention
Description
Notices call attention to important features or instructions.
Cautions alert you to personal safety risk, system damage, or data loss.
Warnings alert you to the risk of severe personal injury.
italics
Italics denote new terms or emphasis.
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Default settings are underlined.
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