ABOUT T HIS G UIDEThis guide describes the 3Com ® Switch 7750 and how to install hardware,configure and boot software, and maintain software and hardware. This guidealso provides troubleshooting and support information for your switch.This guide is intended for Qualified Service personnel who are responsible forconfiguring, using, and managing the switches. It assumes a working knowledgeof local area network (LAN) operations and familiarity with communicationprotocols that are used to interconnect LANs.n Always download the Release Notes for your product from the 3Com World WideWeb site and check for the latest updates to software and productdocumentation:http://www.3com.comConventions Table 1 lists icon conventions that are used throughout this guide.RelatedDocumentationThe following manuals offer additional information necessary for managing yourSwitch 7750:■ Switch 7750 Command Reference Guide — Provides detailed descriptions ofcommand line interface (CLI) commands, that you require to manage yourSwitch 7750.■ Switch 7750 Quick Reference Guide — Provides a summary of command lineinterface (CLI) commands that are required for you to manage your Switch7750.■ Switch 7750 Getting Started Guide — Provides detailed descriptions of thehardware, explains how to set up and install the hardware and software foryou Switch 7750.Table 1 Notice IconsIcon Notice Type Descriptionn Information note Information that describes important features orinstructions.c Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of dataor potential damage to an application, system, ordevice.w Warning Information that alerts you to potential personalinjury.