Allied Telesis AT-8550 - Manual (Page 7)

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Preface
This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and
lists other publications that may be useful.
Introduction
This guide provides the required information to install and configure the AT-9108
(SX and LX), AT-8518 (SX and LX), AT-8525 (SX and LX) and AT-8550 (SX and
LX) Gigabit Ethernet Switches.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for
installing and setting up network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge
of
" Local Area Networks (LANs)
" Ethernet concepts
" Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
" Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
Terminology
When a feature, functionality, or operation is specific to a particular model of the
switches, the model name is used (for example, AT-8525 or AT-8550). Non-specific
explanations about features and operations are the same among all members of the
switches.