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Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch
Preface
This guide describes the Nortel Networks* BayStack* 420 10/100/1000 Switch
features and uses. The terms “BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch” and “BayStack
420 Switch” are used synonymously in this document.
You can use the BayStack 420 Switch in:
• A standalone switch configuration.
• A BayStack 420 Switch-only stack configuration.
Before you begin
This guide is intended for network managers and administrators with the
following background:
• Basic knowledge of networks, Ethernet* bridging, and IP and IPX routing
• Familiarity with networking concepts and terminology
• Specific knowledge about the networking devices, protocols, topologies, and
interfaces that comprise your network
• Experience with windowing systems, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), or
Web browsers