Preface
This preface describes who should read the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
Audience
Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should install, replace, or service the equipment described in this publication.
Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.
Cautions use the following conventions:


Warnings use the following conventions:
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
Related Documentation
For additional Catalyst 6500 series switch information, refer to these publications:
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Quick Software Configuration Guide
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
- ATM Software Configuration and Command Reference — Catalyst 5000 Family and Catalyst 6000 Family Switches
- Catalyst 6500 Series Switch System Message Guide
- For information about MIBs, refer to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
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