Preface

This preface describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of this guide and describes related documents that have additional information.

The preface contains these sections:

Objective

This guide provides an overview of the Cisco Catalyst IR8140 Heavy Duty Router (hereafter called the router or IR8140H) and explains how to install and make connections to the router.

Audience

This guide is intended for people who have a high level of technical ability, although they may not have experience with Cisco software.

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.


Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to additional information and material.

Caution
This symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Tip
Means the following information will help you solve a problem . The tip information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information.

Warning
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. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.

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