Product specifications

Using This Guide
This document describes switch setup information for the Avid
®
ISIS
®
shared storage networks. Your network
might not contain certain topologies that are covered in the documentation. The Avid network and switches are
tuned for high-speed and high-capacity shared storage primarily for Avid editing workstations and servers that
manage media.
Symbols and Conventions
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using your Avid product:
1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. It is especially important
to check each step of your workflow.
2. Check the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was published.
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
n
A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong
suggestions.
c
A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or
cause you to lose data.
w
A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm. Follow the guidelines
in this document or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment.
> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the order you select them.
For example, File > Import means to open the File menu and then select the Import
command.
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you
perform one of the actions listed.
(Windows) or (Macintosh) This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system,
either Windows or Macintosh OS X.
Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface items and
keyboard sequences.
Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
Courier Bold font Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Ctrl+key or mouse action Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the mouse action. For
example, Command+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.