3Com 3CR17251-91 Getting Started Guide - Page 9

ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide provides all the information you need to install and use 3Com® SuperStack® 4 Switch 5500 in its default state. The guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks). Before You Start This section contains information about the documents and CD-ROM that accompany your Switch 5500. Release Notes The Release Notes provide important information about the current software release, including new features, modifications and known problems. You should read the Release Notes before installing the Switch in your network. If the information in the release notes differ from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes. About Your CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains the following: ■ Online documentation about the Switch 5500 - refer to "Related Documentation" on page 11 for details. ■ 3Com Network Director - a powerful and easy-to-use network management platform. ■ A number of other useful applications. Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com/