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About This Guide
Explains who this book is intended for, how the information is organized, where information
updates can be found, and how to obtain customer support if you cannot resolve a problem.
Overview
Welcome to the X Family of Security Devices Hardware Installation Guide. The 3Com X Family of
security devices combines firewall and VPN functionality with the Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
to provide a unified approach to network security. The Local Security Manager (LSM) and Security
Management System (SMS) provide management options for your X Family devices and network
security.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Target Audience” on page 5
• “Organization” on page 6
• “Conventions” on page 7
• “Related Documentation” on page 9
• “Customer Support” on page 9
Target Audience
This guide is intended for use by technicians and maintenance personnel responsible for installing,
configuring, and maintaining the X Family devices. Users should be familiar with telecommunications
products and networking concepts.
