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This section discusses the objectives, intended audience, and organization of the LightStream 1010 ATM Switch PAM Installation Guide and defines the conventions used to convey instructions and information.
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This publication describes specific procedures for preparing your site and network equipment for the installation of the LightStream 1010 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switch carrier module (CM) and port adapter module (PAM) hardware. All additions or upgrades to the switch hardware or software image (firmware) that you order from the factory are accompanied by product-specific installation instructions and up-to-date product information.
Setting up and maintaining a network requires the knowledge and expertise of people who have a variety of skills. In many cases, the people responsible for installing and maintaining hardware and wiring are not the people who configure the software and administer the network. This publication provides information specific to initial installation and configuration of the switch hardware and software. To use this publication, you should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and preferably have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician. This document provides brief descriptions and examples of some software configuration and display commands. For comprehensive descriptions and examples of software configuration commands and the procedures for implementing them, refer to the LightStream 1010 ATM Switch Software Configuration Guide and the LightStream 1010 ATM Switch Command Reference publications.
This publication contains the following information:
This publication uses the following conventions:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Switch> indicates that you should be at the user level, and the prompt Switch(config)> indicates that you should be at the privileged level. Access to the privileged level usually requires a password. Refer to the related software configuration and reference publications for additional information.
Examples use these conventions:
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Warning 
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
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