Instruction manual

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Contents
Preface
Audience .......................................................................................................................... xv
Organization .................................................................................................................... xv
Conventions .....................................................................................................................xvi
Special Message Formats .........................................................................................xvi
Use of Enter, Type, and Press ..................................................................................xvii
Other Conventions ...................................................................................................xvii
Ordering Bay Networks Publications ..............................................................................xvii
Bay Networks Customer Service ...................................................................................xviii
How to Get Help ............................................................................................................xviii
For More Information .......................................................................................................xix
Safety Messages
Safety Alert Message Format ..........................................................................................xxi
Safety Alert Messages Used in This Guide ...................................................................xxiii
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Overview .........................................................................................................................1-1
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-1
BayStack Model 350T 10/100 Autosense Switch Components ...............................1-2
Cooling Fans ............................................................................................................1-4
Features .........................................................................................................................1-4
Flash Memory Storage .............................................................................................1-6
BootP Automatic IP Configuration Capability ...........................................................1-6
SNMP MIBs Support ................................................................................................1-6
Configuration and Switch Management ...................................................................1-7
Network Configuration ....................................................................................................1-7
Connecting Power Workgroups ................................................................................1-8
Acting as a Desktop/Segment Switch ......................................................................1-9
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