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Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xlv
Audience xlv
Purpose xlv
Conventions xlvi
Related Publications xlvi
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines xlvii
CHAPTER
1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Ease-of-Deployment and Ease-of-Use Features 1-2
Performance Features 1-3
Management Options 1-4
Manageability Features 1-5
Availability and Redundancy Features 1-7
VLAN Features 1-7
Security Features 1-8
QoS and CoS Features 1-11
Layer 3 Features 1-12
Power over Ethernet Features 1-13
Monitoring Features 1-13
Default Settings After Initial Switch Configuration 1-14
Network Configuration Examples 1-17
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-17
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3560 Switches 1-20
Large Network Using Catalyst 3560 Switches 1-21
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-23
Where to Go Next 1-23
CHAPTER
2 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands 2-4
Understanding no and default Forms of Commands 2-4