Bay Technical Associates 350 User Manual

893-00992-B

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Contents

Audience .......................................................................................................................... xv

Organization .................................................................................................................... xv

Conventions .....................................................................................................................xvi

Special Message Formats .........................................................................................xvi

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

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 ........................................................................................................................1-1

BayStack 350 Switch Components ..........................................................................1-2

Cooling Fans ............................................................................................................1-4

Features .........................................................................................................................1-4

Flash Memory Storage .............................................................................................1-6

BootP Automatic IP Configuration ............................................................................1-6

SNMP MIB Support ..................................................................................................1-7

Configuration and Switch Management ...................................................................1-7

Network Configuration ....................................................................................................1-7

Connecting Power Workgroups ................................................................................1-8

Desktop/Segment Switch .........................................................................................1-9

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