D-Link DES-3828 - xStack Switch - Stackable User Manual - Intended Readers

xStack DES-3800 Series Layer 3 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch 

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Intended Readers 

The xStack DES-3800 Series User Manual contains information for setup and management of the 

Switch. The term, “the Swich” will be used when referring to all three switches. This manual is 

intended for network managers familiar with network management concepts and terminology.  

Typographical Conventions 

Convention                     Description 

[ ] 

In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. For example: [copy 

filename] means that optionally you can type copy followed by the name of the file. 

Do not type the brackets. 

Bold font 

Indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu, or menu item. For example: Open the File 

menu and choose Cancel. Used for emphasis. May also indicate system messages 

or prompts appearing on your screen. For example: You have mail. Bold font is also 

used to represent filenames, program names and commands. For example: use the 

copy command. 

Boldface 

Typewriter Font 

Indicates commands and responses to prompts that must be typed exactly as printed 

in the manual. 

Initial capital letter

Indicates a window name. Names of keys on the keyboard have initial capitals. For 

example: Click Enter. 

Italics 

Indicates a window name or a field. Also can indicate a variables or parameter that is 

replaced with an appropriate word or string. For example: type filename means that 

you should type the actual filename instead of the word shown in italic. 

Menu Name > Menu 

Option

Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure. Device > Port > Port 

Properties means the Port Properties menu option under the Port menu option that 

is located under the Device menu. 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions 

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device. 

A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you 

how to avoid the problem. 

A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.