Preface

This section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco StrataCom IGX Reference publication.

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Objectives

This publication provides descriptions of the following IGX hardware with introductory information on the operation of each component (when appropriate):

• Enclosures

• Power sources (AC and DC)

• Controller cards (the CPU for the node)

• Frame relay interface cards

• Voice interface cards

• Serial data interface cards

• ATM interface cards

• Trunk cards

• Alarm cards

Audience

The Cisco StrataCom IGX Reference provides installers, operators, and network designers and managers with the necessary understanding to plan for IGX usage in a network. This manual applies to the IGX 8, IGX 16, and IGX 32 in both rack-mount and stand-alone versions.

Organization

The major sections of this publication are as follows:

• Chapter 1, "Introduction to the IGX Switches"

• Chapter 2, "Enclosure and Power Description"

• Chapter 3, "Processor and Trunk Cards"

• Chapter 4, "Line Interface Cards"

• Appendix A, "System Specifications"

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface.

• Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

• Required command arguments are inside angle brackets (< >).

• Optional command arguments are in square brackets ([ ]).

• Alternative keywords are separated by vertical bars ( | ).

Examples use these conventions:

• Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

• Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).

• Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets ([ ]).

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Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

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Time Saver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

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

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the product.)