Nortel Networks 70 Series - Manual (Page 13)

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of a BayStack 70-8T 10/100 Ethernet Switch,
BayStack 70-16T 10/100 Ethernet Switch, or BayStack 70-24T 10/100 Ethernet
Switch. These switches provide eight, 16, or 24 ports, respectively. Switches in the
BayStack
™ 70 Series provide you with low-cost network solutions and let you
easily upgrade your existing 10 megabit per second (Mb/s) Ethernet network to
100 Mb/s Fast Ethernet. The BayStack 70-8T 10/100 Ethernet Switch and
BayStack 70-16T 10/100 Ethernet Switch are designed for use as desktop or
workgroup switches. The BayStack 70-24T 10/100 Ethernet Switch can be used
as a desktop switch as well, but it also operates as a segment switch when installed
in a wiring closet.
A BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch is easy to use and maintain, and it
provides seamless plug-and-play installation into your network. All BayStack 70
Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch models are designed to support workgroups
operating at 10 Mb/s and/or 100 Mb/s.
In this guide, the BayStack 70-8T 10/100 Ethernet Switch, BayStack 70-16T 10/
100 Ethernet Switch, and BayStack 70-24T 10/100 Ethernet Switch are referred to
collectively as the BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch. Each model is
referred to specifically when features and functions are unique to that particular
model.
Purpose
This guide provides information about using the features and capabilities of the
BayStack 70 Series 10/100 Ethernet Switch.