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Foundry NetIron M2404C/M2404F Metro Access Switches
January 2007 © 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. 1
About This Document
Who Should Use This Guide
The procedures in this manual are for trained and qualified service personnel who are proficient
with network switching and routing concepts. Installation, replacement and maintenance of the
equipment described in this guide may only be done by trained and qualified service personnel.
How This Document is Organized
This document contains the following chapters.
Chapter Contains
1. About This Document
The intended audience and the organization of this document,
the conventions used in this document, and reference to related
publications.
2. Overview
An introductory description of the platform, a list of the
product’s main features and a partial list of the management
options implemented by the device software image that is
installed on the platform.
3. Hardware Description
The front components, including traffic ports, management
ports and LEDs; The AC and DC power-supply options in the
rear panel; base-board components and the hot-swappable
power-supply units.
4. Installation and Setup
Packing list, instructions for unpacking, rack-mounting, desktop
installation, Ethernet cables, DC power installation safety
precautions, grounding, and Laser safety.
5. Initial Configuration
Using the Console
How to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to configure the
platform and monitor its temperature, the power source status
and the status of the fans.
6. Built-In Self Test
(BIST)
Set of basic built in tests performed automatically at startup and
optionally by user’s request.
7. Software Download
How to upgrade the software via the network.
8. Hot-swapping
Modules
How to replace an access module or a redundant power-supply
unit without interrupting operation.
9. Specifications
Physical specifications, operating conditions and management
features.