Cabletron Systems SFCS-200BX User Manual

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PREFACE
 
cd /usr <ENTER>
 
Commands or file names that appear within the text of this manual will be
represented in the following style: “...the 
 
fore_install
 
 program will install this
distribution”.
As in the following example, any messages that appear on your screen during
software installation and network interface administration will appear in
 
Courier
 
 font to distinguish them from the rest of the text.
 
.... 
 
Are all four conditions true?
 
Important Information Indicators
 
To call your attention to safety and otherwise important information that
must be reviewed to insure correct and complete installation, as well as to
avoid damage to the 
 
ForeRunner
 
 Switch or your system, Cabletron Systems
utilizes the following 
 
WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE
 
 indicators.
 
WARNING
 
 statements contain information that is critical to the safety of the
operator and/or the system. Do not proceed beyond a 
 
WARNING
 
 statement
until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met. This information
could prevent serious injury to the operator, damage to the 
 
ForeRunner
 
Switch, the system, or currently loaded software, and will be indicated as fol-
lows:
 
WARNING!
 
Hazardous voltages are present. If the instruc-
tions are not heeded, there is a risk of electrical
shock and danger to personal health.
Information contained in 
 
CAUTION
 
 statements is important for proper
installation/operation. 
 
CAUTION
 
 statements can prevent possible equip-
ment damage and/or loss of data and will be indicated as:
 
CAUTION
 
You risk damaging your equipment and/or
software if you do not follow these
instructions.