Preface

This preface describes who should read the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch SSL Services Module System Message Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions.

Audience

This publication is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst 6500 series switches.

Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should install, replace, or service the Catalyst 6500 series switch SSL Services Module.

Organization

The major sections of this publication are as follows:

Related Documentation

For detailed installation and configuration information, refer to the following publications:

•Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series SSL Services Module Software Release 3.x

•Catalyst 6500 Series SSL Services Module Installation and Verification Note

•Catalyst 6500 Series SSL Services Module Configuration Note

•Catalyst 6500 Series SSL Services Module Command Reference

•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation 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

•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Conventions

Screen examples use the following conventions:

Convention	Description
boldface font	Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ]	Elements in square brackets are optional.
{ x | y | z }	Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.
[ x | y | z ]	Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.
string	A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.
screen font	Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
boldface screen font	Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
italic screen font	Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
	This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.
^	The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
< >	Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

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