About This ManualOrganizationH3C S5500-SI Complete Series Ethernet Switches Installation Manual is organized as follows:Chapter Contents1 Product Overview Briefly introduces the appearance, system description, as well asthe features and applications of the S5500-SI series switches.2 Preparing for InstallationDescribes the requirements on installation site, the safetyrecommendations before and during installation, and therequired tools.3 Installing the SwitchCovers the procedures for installing the S5500-SI seriesswitches, ground wire connection, power module installation,interface module installation, and so on.4 Starting and Configuring theSwitchHelps you get familiar with the basic knowledge of how to bootand configure the S5500-SI series switches, including devicestartup, power-on, and initialization of system files, and so on.5 Boot ROM and Host SoftwareLoadingIntroduces how to load Boot ROM and host software for anS5500-SI series switch6 Maintenance andTroubleshootingIntroduces the problems that might occur during the installationand the booting of an S5500-SI series switch and the relatedsolution.Appendix A Lightning Protectionof the SwitchIntroduces lightning protection of S5500-SI Series EthernetSwitches.ConventionsThe manual uses the following conventions:GUI conventionsConvention DescriptionBoldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are inBoldface. For example, the New User window appears; click OK.> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File >Create > Folder.SymbolsConvention DescriptionMeans reader be extremely careful. Improper operation may causebodily injury.Means reader be careful. Improper operation may cause data loss ordamage to equipment.Means a complementary description.