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Preface
The RackSwitch G8000 Command Reference describes how to configure and use the
BLADE OS software with your RackSwitch G8000.
For documentation on installing the switches physically, see the Installation Guide for your
G8000. For details about configuration and operation of your G8000, see the RackSwitch
G8000 Application Guide.
Who Should Use This Book
This Command Reference is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged
in configuring and maintaining a network. The administrator should be familiar with Ethernet
concepts, IP addressing, the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol, and SNMP configuration
parameters.