1About this GuideThis guide describes the protocols and features the Dell Networking Operating System (OS) supports andprovides configuration instructions and examples for implementing them. This guide supports the Z9000platform.The Z9000 platform is available with Dell Networking OS version 8.3.11.1 and beyond.Though this guide contains information on protocols, it is not intended to be a complete reference. Thisguide is a reference for configuring protocols on Dell Networking systems. For complete informationabout protocols, refer to related documentation, including IETF requests for comments (RFCs). Theinstructions in this guide cite relevant RFCs. The Standards Compliance chapter contains a complete listof the supported RFCs and management information base files (MIBs).AudienceThis document is intended for system administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintainingnetworks and assumes knowledge in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies.ConventionsThis guide uses the following conventions to describe command syntax.Keyword Keywords are in Courier (a monospaced font) and must be entered in the CLI aslisted.parameter Parameters are in italics and require a number or word to be entered in the CLI.{X} Keywords and parameters within braces must be entered in the CLI.[X] Keywords and parameters within brackets are optional.x|y Keywords and parameters separated by a bar require you to choose one option.x||y Keywords and parameters separated by a double bar allows you to choose any orall of the options.Related Documents• Dell Networking OS Command Reference• Installing the System• Dell Quick Start Guide• Dell Networking OS Release NotesAbout this Guide 31
