Bay Technical Associates BayStack 303 User Manual

893-01010-A

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Contents

Purpose ...........................................................................................................................xiii

Audience ..........................................................................................................................xiii

Conventions .....................................................................................................................xiv

Special Message Formats .........................................................................................xiv

Two-tiered Procedure Format ....................................................................................xiv

Use of Enter, Type, and Press ...................................................................................xiv

Ordering Bay Networks Publications ............................................................................... xv

Bay Networks Customer Support .................................................................................... xv

How to Get Help .............................................................................................................. xv

For More Information .......................................................................................................xvi

Safety Messages

Safety Alert Message Format .........................................................................................xvii

Safety Alert Messages Used in This Guide .....................................................................xix

Chapter 1
Introduction to the BayStack 303 and 304
Ethernet Switches

Features .........................................................................................................................1-1

Physical Description .......................................................................................................1-3

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-3

10BASE-T Ports ................................................................................................1-4

10/100BASE-TX Port .........................................................................................1-5

MDA Slot ............................................................................................................1-6

Console Port Connector ....................................................................................1-6

LEDs ..................................................................................................................1-7

Power Cord Specifications ..............................................................................................1-8

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