Preface, Before you begin – Nortel Networks 60-12T User Manual
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of a BayStack
™
60-12T/60-24T 10/100
Ethernet Hub. The BayStack 60-12T/60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hubs enable you to
migrate easily from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet. You can migrate to Fast Ethernet
while maintaining much of your existing Ethernet network and equipment.
In this guide, the BayStack 60-12T and BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hub
are referred to collectively as the BayStack 60-12T/60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hub,
or just as the “hubs.” Each model is referred to specifically when features and
functions are unique to that particular model.
Before You Begin
This guide is intended for users with the following background:
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Familiarity with network hardware and cable requirements
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Experience in installing rack-mounted network hardware
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Working knowledge of Ethernet (10 Mb/s, or 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet
(100 Mb/s, or 100BASE-T) operations