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This section defines the audience and scope of this guide and briefly describes the contents of each chapter. There are also descriptions of the icons and conventions used to convey instructions and information.
This guide is for the technician installing the Catalyst 2900 series XL modules, hereafter referred to as the 2900 series modules. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local-area networking. This guide provides the information you need to install the 2900 series modules and to troubleshoot problems associated with their installation.
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Note The 2900 series modules and their ports are managed through one of the management interfaces of a Catalyst 2900 series switch. For more information, see the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Installation and Configuration Guide. |
This guide is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1, "Overview," describes the modules and their key features. It contains a physical description of the modules, a description of the networking standards they support, and several examples of how they can be deployed in real networks.
Chapter 2, "Installation," explains how to install the modules.
Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting," describes how to identify and resolve common module installation and cabling problems.
Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," lists the physical and environmental specifications of the modules and the regulatory agency approvals.
Appendix B, "Connectors and Cables," describes the cables and connectors that can connect to the 2900 series module ports.
Appendix C, "Translated Safety Warnings," contains translations of the warnings in this guide.
Notes, cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols:
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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual. |
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Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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Waarschuwing | Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Het waarschuwingssymbool betekent ook dat u de waarschuwing in meerdere talen in "Translated Safety Warnings" kunt vinden. | ||
Varoitus | Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Varoitusmerkki tarkoittaa myös sitä, että varoitus esiintyy useilla kielillä osassa "Translated Safety Warnings". | ||
Attention | Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Le symbole d'avertissement signifie également que cet avis se trouve traduit dans plusieurs langues dans la section «Translated Safety Warnings». | ||
Warnung | Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Das Warnsymbol bedeutet auch, daß Sie die Warnung in verschiedenen Sprachen unter "Translated Safety Warnings" lesen können. | ||
Avvertenza | Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Il simbolo di avvertenza indica inoltre che l'avvertenza viene presentata in diverse lingue in "Translated Safety Warnings". | ||
Advarsel | Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Dette varselsymbolet betyr også at du kan lese advarselen på flere språk i «Translated Safety Warnings». | ||
Aviso | Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. Este símbolo serve também para indicar que poderá ler este tipo de aviso em várias línguas na secção: "Translated Safety Warnings." | ||
¡Atención! | Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Este símbolo de aviso también significa que la misma advertencia aparece en varios idiomas bajo el título "Translated Safety Warnings." | ||
Varning! | Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. Denna varningssymbol innebär också att du kan se varningsmeddelandet på flera språk i "Translated Safety Warnings." | ||
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