User Guide
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Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
Conventions
Appendix A, “Connector and Cable Specifications,” describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that 
can be used to connect to the switch.
Appendix B, “Technical Specifications,” lists the physical and environmental specifications for the 
switches and the regulatory agency approvals. 
Appendix C, “Connecting to DC Power”describes how to connect the Cisco ME switch to a direct 
current (DC)-input power source.
Appendix D, “Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program,” has an installation and setup 
procedure for a standalone switch.
Conventions
This document uses these conventions and symbols for notes, cautions, and warnings:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in 
this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment 
damage or loss of data.
The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance 
and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 3400 and ME 2400 Ethernet Access Switches that ships with 
the product. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you 
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar 
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of 
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this 
device. 
Statement 1071
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