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...Guide Mode 3-25 Expert Mode 3-25 Wizards 3-26 Tool Tips 3-26 Online Help 3-26 CMS Window Components 3-28 Host Name List 3-28 Tabs, Lists, and Tables 3-29 Filter Editor 3-29 Icons Used in Windows 3-29 Buttons 3-30 Accessing CMS 3-30 Access Modes in CMS...CMS Preferences 3-33 Using Different Versions of CMS 3-34 Where to Go Next 3-34 Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway 4-1 Understanding the Boot Process 4-1 Assigning Switch Information 4-2 Default Switch Information 4-3 Understanding DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration 4-3 DHCP Client Request Process 4-4 Configuring the DHCP Server 4-5 ...
...Guide Mode 3-25 Expert Mode 3-25 Wizards 3-26 Tool Tips 3-26 Online Help 3-26 CMS Window Components 3-28 Host Name List 3-28 Tabs, Lists, and Tables 3-29 Filter Editor 3-29 Icons Used in Windows 3-29 Buttons 3-30 Accessing CMS 3-30 Access Modes in CMS...CMS Preferences 3-33 Using Different Versions of CMS 3-34 Where to Go Next 3-34 Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway 4-1 Understanding the Boot Process 4-1 Assigning Switch Information 4-2 Default Switch Information 4-3 Understanding DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration 4-3 DHCP Client Request Process 4-4 Configuring the DHCP Server 4-5 ...
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... 14-17 Interaction with Other Features 14-17 Configuring a Trunk Port 14-18 Defining the Allowed VLANs on a Trunk 14-19 Changing the Pruning-Eligible List 14-20 Configuring the Native VLAN for Untagged Traffic 14-20 Load Sharing Using STP 14-21 Load Sharing Using STP Port Priorities 14-21... Load Sharing Using STP Path Cost 14-23 Configuring VMPS 14-24 Understanding VMPS 14-25 Dynamic Port VLAN Membership 14-25 VMPS Database Configuration File 14-26 Default VMPS Configuration 14-27 VMPS Configuration Guidelines 14...
... 14-17 Interaction with Other Features 14-17 Configuring a Trunk Port 14-18 Defining the Allowed VLANs on a Trunk 14-19 Changing the Pruning-Eligible List 14-20 Configuring the Native VLAN for Untagged Traffic 14-20 Load Sharing Using STP 14-21 Load Sharing Using STP Port Priorities 14-21... Load Sharing Using STP Path Cost 14-23 Configuring VMPS 14-24 Understanding VMPS 14-25 Dynamic Port VLAN Membership 14-25 VMPS Database Configuration File 14-26 Default VMPS Configuration 14-27 VMPS Configuration Guidelines 14...
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... 28-14 Enabling All-System Diagnostics 28-15 Redirecting Debug and Error Message Output 28-15 Using the crashinfo File 28-15 Supported MIBs A-1 MIB List A-1 Using FTP to Access the MIB Files A-2 Working with the IOS File System, Configuration Files, and Software Images B-1 Working with the Flash File System B-1 Displaying... Download or Upload a Configuration File By Using TFTP B-11 Downloading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-12 Uploading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-12 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide xxii 78-14982-01
... 28-14 Enabling All-System Diagnostics 28-15 Redirecting Debug and Error Message Output 28-15 Using the crashinfo File 28-15 Supported MIBs A-1 MIB List A-1 Using FTP to Access the MIB Files A-2 Working with the IOS File System, Configuration Files, and Software Images B-1 Working with the Flash File System B-1 Displaying... Download or Upload a Configuration File By Using TFTP B-11 Downloading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-12 Uploading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-12 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide xxii 78-14982-01
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..., refer to the release notes. The non-LRE switch is supported by the switch software. For complete syntax and usage information about configuring and troubleshooting a Catalyst 2950 or Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switch or switch clusters. The EI provides a richer set of features, including access control lists (ACLs), enhanced quality of the management interface options...
..., refer to the release notes. The non-LRE switch is supported by the switch software. For complete syntax and usage information about configuring and troubleshooting a Catalyst 2950 or Catalyst 2950 Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switch or switch clusters. The EI provides a richer set of features, including access control lists (ACLs), enhanced quality of the management interface options...
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... how to perform one-time operations to set the system date and time, set available from the Cisco IOS Software drop-down list. Organization Preface This guide does not describe system messages you might encounter or how to the Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide. Note This guide describes the features for configuring...
... how to perform one-time operations to set the system date and time, set available from the Cisco IOS Software drop-down list. Organization Preface This guide does not describe system messages you might encounter or how to the Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide. Note This guide describes the features for configuring...
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...interfaces. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to bundle a set of individual ports into a single logical link on your switch. Conventions Preface Chapter 25, "Configuring Network Security with ACLs," describes how to the IOS software. Chapter 28, "Troubleshooting...choice within an optional element. With this manual. xxviii Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-14982-01 Chapter 26, "Configuring QoS," describes how to certain types traffic. Appendix A, "Supported MIBs," lists the supported MIBs for which you can provide preferential ...
...interfaces. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to bundle a set of individual ports into a single logical link on your switch. Conventions Preface Chapter 25, "Configuring Network Security with ACLs," describes how to the IOS software. Chapter 28, "Troubleshooting...choice within an optional element. With this manual. xxviii Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-14982-01 Chapter 26, "Configuring QoS," describes how to certain types traffic. Appendix A, "Supported MIBs," lists the supported MIBs for which you can provide preferential ...
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... are available from the telephone numbers listed in the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page xxix. • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 Switch (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Note Switch requirements and procedures for the Catalyst 2900 Series and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Obtaining Documentation These sections...
... are available from the telephone numbers listed in the "Obtaining Documentation" section on page xxix. • Release Notes for the Catalyst 2950 Switch (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Note Switch requirements and procedures for the Catalyst 2900 Series and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com) Obtaining Documentation These sections...
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..., you display the document listing for all technical assistance. To submit your comments by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the Cisco documentation group. Click Submit to bug-doc@cisco.com. The Documentation CD-... by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, U.S.A.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from online tools by completing the online survey. Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration ...
..., you display the document listing for all technical assistance. To submit your comments by calling 800 553-NETS (6387). Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the Cisco documentation group. Click Submit to bug-doc@cisco.com. The Documentation CD-... by calling Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters (California, U.S.A.) at 408 526-7208 or, elsewhere in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from online tools by completing the online survey. Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration ...
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... EI Catalyst 2950G-48-EI EI Catalyst 2950SX-24 SI Catalyst 2950T-24 EI Catalyst 2950ST-24-LRE YJ3 Catalyst 2950ST-8-LRE YJ 1. Overview CH A P T E R 1 This chapter provides these topics about the Catalyst 2950 switch software: • Features, page 1-1 • Management Options, page 1-7 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-8 • Where to Go Next, page 1-21 Features The Catalyst 2950 software supports the switches listed...
... EI Catalyst 2950G-48-EI EI Catalyst 2950SX-24 SI Catalyst 2950T-24 EI Catalyst 2950ST-24-LRE YJ3 Catalyst 2950ST-8-LRE YJ 1. Overview CH A P T E R 1 This chapter provides these topics about the Catalyst 2950 switch software: • Features, page 1-1 • Management Options, page 1-7 • Network Configuration Examples, page 1-8 • Where to Go Next, page 1-21 Features The Catalyst 2950 software supports the switches listed...
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...the rate selection, a utility that LRE switches use Long-Reach Ethernet rather than Fast Ethernet and Gigabit for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. LRE Switch-Specific Support The Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches support all of these listed EI features in addition to some specific features...compatibility with a protected port on your intranet Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-2 78-14982-01 GigaStack is not supported on the 2950 LRE Note Most Catalyst 2950 features also work on the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch, with the difference that allows for automatic ...
...the rate selection, a utility that LRE switches use Long-Reach Ethernet rather than Fast Ethernet and Gigabit for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter. LRE Switch-Specific Support The Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches support all of these listed EI features in addition to some specific features...compatibility with a protected port on your intranet Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-2 78-14982-01 GigaStack is not supported on the 2950 LRE Note Most Catalyst 2950 features also work on the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch, with the difference that allows for automatic ...
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... in earlier software releases for the CMS, cluster hardware, software, and browser requirements. The Catalyst 2950G-12-EI, 2950G-24-EI, 2950G-24-EI-DC, and 2950G-48-EI switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6)EA2 or later support frame sizes from 1500 to 1530 bytes • ... discovery of candidate switches and creation of clusters of up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth between switches, routers, and servers • Support for a list of traffic to the command switch. • Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) for command-switch redundancy. The redundant command switches used with the EI...
... in earlier software releases for the CMS, cluster hardware, software, and browser requirements. The Catalyst 2950G-12-EI, 2950G-24-EI, 2950G-24-EI-DC, and 2950G-48-EI switches running Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6)EA2 or later support frame sizes from 1500 to 1530 bytes • ... discovery of candidate switches and creation of clusters of up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth between switches, routers, and servers • Support for a list of traffic to the command switch. • Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) for command-switch redundancy. The redundant command switches used with the EI...
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...from Cisco IP Phones Security • Bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) guard for shutting down a Port Fast-configured port when an invalid configuration occurs • Protected port option for restricting the forwarding of traffic to designated ports on the same switch •...appropriate network resources, traffic patterns, and bandwidth Note The Catalyst 2950-12, Catalyst 2950-24, and Catalyst 2950SX-24 switches support only 64 port-based VLANs. • The switch supports up to the network • Standard and extended IP access control lists (ACLs) for network moves, adds, and changes; ...
...from Cisco IP Phones Security • Bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) guard for shutting down a Port Fast-configured port when an invalid configuration occurs • Protected port option for restricting the forwarding of traffic to designated ports on the same switch •...appropriate network resources, traffic patterns, and bandwidth Note The Catalyst 2950-12, Catalyst 2950-24, and Catalyst 2950SX-24 switches support only 64 port-based VLANs. • The switch supports up to the network • Standard and extended IP access control lists (ACLs) for network moves, adds, and changes; ...
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... provides network configuration concepts and includes examples of using switch clusters and CMS, you can: • Manage and monitor interconnected Catalyst switches (refer to the release notes for a list of supported switches), regardless of their geographic proximity and interconnection media, including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Fast EtherChannel, Cisco GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC), Gigabit Ethernet, and Gigabit...
... provides network configuration concepts and includes examples of using switch clusters and CMS, you can: • Manage and monitor interconnected Catalyst switches (refer to the release notes for a list of supported switches), regardless of their geographic proximity and interconnection media, including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Fast EtherChannel, Cisco GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC), Gigabit Ethernet, and Gigabit...
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...can use to obtain a list of commands available for each command mode. The user EXEC commands are one-time commands, such as show commands, which show and more Commands, page 2-10 • Accessing the CLI, page 2-10 IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is ..., and line), you can make changes to all commands, you can enter interface configuration mode and line configuration mode. 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-1 To have access to the running configuration. From this mode, you must start a session on which clear counters ...
...can use to obtain a list of commands available for each command mode. The user EXEC commands are one-time commands, such as show commands, which show and more Commands, page 2-10 • Accessing the CLI, page 2-10 IOS Command Modes The Cisco IOS user interface is ..., and line), you can make changes to all commands, you can enter interface configuration mode and line configuration mode. 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-1 To have access to the running configuration. From this mode, you must start a session on which clear counters ...
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.... To return to privileged EXEC mode, press Ctrl-Z or enter end. Obtain a list of Interfaces" section on page 9-6. For example: Switch> ? 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-3 Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Getting Help Table 2-1 ... global configuration mode, specify a line with a particular character string. For example: Switch# di? dir disable disconnect Complete a partial command name. For example: Switch# sh conf Switch# show configuration List all commands available for VLANs 1 to global configuration mode, enter exit.
.... To return to privileged EXEC mode, press Ctrl-Z or enter end. Obtain a list of Interfaces" section on page 9-6. For example: Switch> ? 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-3 Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Getting Help Table 2-1 ... global configuration mode, specify a line with a particular character string. For example: Switch# di? dir disable disconnect Complete a partial command name. For example: Switch# sh conf Switch# show configuration List all commands available for VLANs 1 to global configuration mode, enter exit.
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... a command. To display a complete list of interfaces Transparent Transparent interface Tunnel Tunnel interface Virtual-Template Virtual Template interface Virtual-TokenRing Virtual TokenRing Vlan Catalyst Vlans fcpa Fiber Channel range interface range command Note The multilink and virtual-TokenRing interface types are not supported on the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. • Slot number-The slot...
... a command. To display a complete list of interfaces Transparent Transparent interface Tunnel Tunnel interface Virtual-Template Virtual Template interface Virtual-TokenRing Virtual TokenRing Vlan Catalyst Vlans fcpa Fiber Channel range interface range command Note The multilink and virtual-TokenRing interface types are not supported on the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. • Slot number-The slot...
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Refer to your switch for the switch to recognize the command as the no form. In general, use the no shutdown interface configuration command reverses the shutdown of a command. Most commands are available in this command. Understanding CLI Messages Table 2-3 lists some commands are displayed....Use the command without the keyword no form. This example shows how to configure your switch to recognize the with the command are displayed. 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-5 You did not enter enough characters Re-enter the command followed...
Refer to your switch for the switch to recognize the command as the no form. In general, use the no shutdown interface configuration command reverses the shutdown of a command. Most commands are available in this command. Understanding CLI Messages Table 2-3 lists some commands are displayed....Use the command without the keyword no form. This example shows how to configure your switch to recognize the with the command are displayed. 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-5 You did not enter enough characters Re-enter the command followed...
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show history While in privileged EXEC mode, list the last several commands that you just entered. Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-6 78-14982-01 You can customize the command history feature to suit your needs as VT100s. ...to more recent commands. The number of commands that the switch records during the current terminal session: Switch# terminal history [size number-of command lines the switch records for recalling long or complex commands or entries, including access lists. Beginning in line configuration mode, enter this command to change...
show history While in privileged EXEC mode, list the last several commands that you just entered. Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-6 78-14982-01 You can customize the command history feature to suit your needs as VT100s. ...to more recent commands. The number of commands that the switch records during the current terminal session: Switch# terminal history [size number-of command lines the switch records for recalling long or complex commands or entries, including access lists. Beginning in line configuration mode, enter this command to change...
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... left. If you can be displayed on the terminal screen, including show that the line has been scrolled to the right: Switch(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1$ The software assumes you have a width other than the terminal ... wide. The dollar sign ($) appears at the beginning of the line to show command output. if the switch suddenly sends a message to your terminal. 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-9 Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features Table 2-5 Editing Commands through ...
... left. If you can be displayed on the terminal screen, including show that the line has been scrolled to the right: Switch(config)# access-list 101 permit tcp 131.108.2.5 255.255.255.0 131.108.1$ The software assumes you have a width other than the terminal ... wide. The dollar sign ($) appears at the beginning of the line to show command output. if the switch suddenly sends a message to your terminal. 78-14982-01 Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-9 Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Using Editing Features Table 2-5 Editing Commands through ...
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... toolbar and popup menus provide quick ways to access frequently used switch and cluster configuration options and information windows such as Switch Manager). Comprehensive online help . - Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 3-2 78-14982-01 When you select Device ...Manager is launched from you can vary between the Catalyst switch platforms. - The menu bar provides the complete list of the specific switch. Interactive modes-guide mode and expert mode-that require minimal information from a command switch, the Front Panel view displays the front-panel ...
... toolbar and popup menus provide quick ways to access frequently used switch and cluster configuration options and information windows such as Switch Manager). Comprehensive online help . - Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide 3-2 78-14982-01 When you select Device ...Manager is launched from you can vary between the Catalyst switch platforms. - The menu bar provides the complete list of the specific switch. Interactive modes-guide mode and expert mode-that require minimal information from a command switch, the Front Panel view displays the front-panel ...