iNoticeNOTICECabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without priornotice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF ORRELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEENADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.Cabletron Systems, Inc.35 Industrial WayRochester, NH 03867 1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc.All Rights ReservedPrinted in the United States of AmericaOrder Number: 9033274Cabletron Systems, SPECTRUM, LANVIEW, and MicroMMAC are registered trademarks and SmartSwitch is a trademark of CabletronSystems, Inc.All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.FCC NOTICEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with theoperator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely tocause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICEThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio InterferenceRegulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class Aprescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.VCCI NOTICEThis is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment(VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may berequired to take corrective actions.