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... 2-8 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 2-9 Accessing the CLI 2-9 Accessing the CLI from a Browser 2-10 Configuring Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarms 3-1 Understanding Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarms 3-1 Global Status Monitoring Alarms 3-2 FCS Error Hysteresis Threshold 3-2 Port Status Monitoring Alarms 3-3 Triggering Alarm Options 3-3 Configuring Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarms 3-4 Default Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarm Configuration 3-4 Configuring the Power Supply Alarm...
... 2-8 Searching and Filtering Output of show and more Commands 2-9 Accessing the CLI 2-9 Accessing the CLI from a Browser 2-10 Configuring Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarms 3-1 Understanding Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarms 3-1 Global Status Monitoring Alarms 3-2 FCS Error Hysteresis Threshold 3-2 Port Status Monitoring Alarms 3-3 Triggering Alarm Options 3-3 Configuring Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarms 3-4 Default Catalyst 2955 Switch Alarm Configuration 3-4 Configuring the Power Supply Alarm...
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... Initial Configuration 6-9 Enabling a Partial Configuration 6-12 Displaying CNS Configuration 6-13 Clustering Switches 7-1 Understanding Switch Clusters 7-2 Command Switch Characteristics 7-3 Standby Command Switch Characteristics 7-3 Candidate Switch and Member Switch Characteristics 7-4 Planning a Switch Cluster 7-5 Automatic Discovery of Cluster Candidates and Members 7-5 Discovery through CDP Hops ...7-16 Management VLAN 7-16 LRE Profiles 7-17 Availability of Switch-Specific Features in Switch Clusters 7-17 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide vii
... Initial Configuration 6-9 Enabling a Partial Configuration 6-12 Displaying CNS Configuration 6-13 Clustering Switches 7-1 Understanding Switch Clusters 7-2 Command Switch Characteristics 7-3 Standby Command Switch Characteristics 7-3 Candidate Switch and Member Switch Characteristics 7-4 Planning a Switch Cluster 7-5 Automatic Discovery of Cluster Candidates and Members 7-5 Discovery through CDP Hops ...7-16 Management VLAN 7-16 LRE Profiles 7-17 Availability of Switch-Specific Features in Switch Clusters 7-17 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide vii
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... H A P T E R Creating a Switch Cluster 7-18 Enabling a Command Switch 7-18 Adding Member Switches 7-19 Creating a Cluster Standby Group 7-21 Verifying a Switch Cluster 7-22 Using the CLI to Manage Switch Clusters 7-23 Catalyst 1900 and Catalyst 2820 CLI Considerations 7-24 Using SNMP to Manage Switch Clusters 7-24 Administering the Switch 8-1 Managing the System Time and Date 8-1 ... 8-19 Default Banner Configuration 8-19 Configuring a Message-of-the-Day Login Banner 8-20 Configuring a Login Banner 8-21 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide viii 78-11380-10
... H A P T E R Creating a Switch Cluster 7-18 Enabling a Command Switch 7-18 Adding Member Switches 7-19 Creating a Cluster Standby Group 7-21 Verifying a Switch Cluster 7-22 Using the CLI to Manage Switch Clusters 7-23 Catalyst 1900 and Catalyst 2820 CLI Considerations 7-24 Using SNMP to Manage Switch Clusters 7-24 Administering the Switch 8-1 Managing the System Time and Date 8-1 ... 8-19 Default Banner Configuration 8-19 Configuring a Message-of-the-Day Login Banner 8-20 Configuring a Login Banner 8-21 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide viii 78-11380-10
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... Filtering 8-27 Displaying Address Table Entries 8-28 Managing the ARP Table 8-28 Configuring Switch-Based Authentication 9-1 Preventing Unauthorized Access to Your Switch 9-1 Protecting Access to Privileged EXEC Commands 9-2 Default Password and Privilege Level Configuration 9-2 Setting or Changing a Static Enable Password...Network Services 9-16 Starting TACACS+ Accounting 9-17 Displaying the TACACS+ Configuration 9-17 Controlling Switch Access with RADIUS 9-18 Understanding RADIUS 9-18 RADIUS Operation 9-19 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide ix
... Filtering 8-27 Displaying Address Table Entries 8-28 Managing the ARP Table 8-28 Configuring Switch-Based Authentication 9-1 Preventing Unauthorized Access to Your Switch 9-1 Protecting Access to Privileged EXEC Commands 9-2 Default Password and Privilege Level Configuration 9-2 Setting or Changing a Static Enable Password...Network Services 9-16 Starting TACACS+ Accounting 9-17 Displaying the TACACS+ Configuration 9-17 Controlling Switch Access with RADIUS 9-18 Understanding RADIUS 9-18 RADIUS Operation 9-19 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide ix
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...11-1 Understanding Interface Types 11-1 Access Ports 11-2 Trunk Ports 11-2 Port-Based VLANs 11-3 EtherChannel Port Groups 11-3 Connecting Interfaces 11-4 Using the Interface Command 11-4 Procedures for Configuring Interfaces 11-5 Configuring a Range of Interfaces 11-5 Configuring and Using Interface-Range Macros 11-7 Configuring Ethernet Interfaces 11-8 Default Ethernet ...Interface and Controller Status 11-15 Clearing and Resetting Interfaces and Counters 11-16 Shutting Down and Restarting the Interface 11-17 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide xi
...11-1 Understanding Interface Types 11-1 Access Ports 11-2 Trunk Ports 11-2 Port-Based VLANs 11-3 EtherChannel Port Groups 11-3 Connecting Interfaces 11-4 Using the Interface Command 11-4 Procedures for Configuring Interfaces 11-5 Configuring a Range of Interfaces 11-5 Configuring and Using Interface-Range Macros 11-7 Configuring Ethernet Interfaces 11-8 Default Ethernet ...Interface and Controller Status 11-15 Clearing and Resetting Interfaces and Counters 11-16 Shutting Down and Restarting the Interface 11-17 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide xi
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...-LRE Catalyst 2950 Switches 32-2 Recovering from Lost or Forgotten Passwords on Catalyst 2950 LRE Switches 32-4 Password Recovery with Password Recovery Enabled 32-5 Procedure with Password Recovery Disabled 32-6 Recovering from Lost or Forgotten Passwords on Catalyst 2955 Switches 32-8 Recovering from a Command Switch Failure 32-10 Replacing a Failed Command Switch with a Cluster Member 32-11 Replacing a Failed Command Switch with Another Switch 32...
...-LRE Catalyst 2950 Switches 32-2 Recovering from Lost or Forgotten Passwords on Catalyst 2950 LRE Switches 32-4 Password Recovery with Password Recovery Enabled 32-5 Procedure with Password Recovery Disabled 32-6 Recovering from Lost or Forgotten Passwords on Catalyst 2955 Switches 32-8 Recovering from a Command Switch Failure 32-10 Replacing a Failed Command Switch with a Cluster Member 32-11 Replacing a Failed Command Switch with Another Switch 32...
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...-21 Using the show controllers Commands 32-22 Using the crashinfo File 32-23 A A P P E N D I X Supported MIBs A-1 MIB List A-1 Using FTP to Access the MIB Files A-3 B A P P E N D I X Working with the Cisco IOS File System, Configuration Files, and Software Images B-1 Working with the Flash File System B-1 Displaying Available File Systems B-2 Setting the ... a Configuration File By Using TFTP B-11 Downloading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-11 Uploading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-12 xxvi Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-11380-10
...-21 Using the show controllers Commands 32-22 Using the crashinfo File 32-23 A A P P E N D I X Supported MIBs A-1 MIB List A-1 Using FTP to Access the MIB Files A-3 B A P P E N D I X Working with the Cisco IOS File System, Configuration Files, and Software Images B-1 Working with the Flash File System B-1 Displaying Available File Systems B-2 Setting the ... a Configuration File By Using TFTP B-11 Downloading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-11 Uploading the Configuration File By Using TFTP B-12 xxvi Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-11380-10
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... performed through CMS, this release. 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide xxix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS and be familiar with other documents for information about the commands that have assigned switch IP information and passwords by using the browser setup...
... performed through CMS, this release. 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide xxix Purpose This guide provides the information you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS and be familiar with other documents for information about the commands that have assigned switch IP information and passwords by using the browser setup...
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...refer to install your switch. For this manual. Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide xxx 78-11380-10 Notes, cautions, and timesavers use with the switch. Conventions Preface This guide provides procedures for using the commands that could result ... choice within an optional element. For detailed information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.1 commands, refer to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in angle brackets (< >). Notes contain helpful suggestions...
...refer to install your switch. For this manual. Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide xxx 78-11380-10 Notes, cautions, and timesavers use with the switch. Conventions Preface This guide provides procedures for using the commands that could result ... choice within an optional element. For detailed information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.1 commands, refer to convey instructions and information: Command descriptions use these conventions: • Commands and keywords are in angle brackets (< >). Notes contain helpful suggestions...
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... obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. Cisco also provides several ways to these documents: • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7811380=) • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7811381=) • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch System Message Guide (order number DOC-7814233=) • Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC...
... obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. Cisco also provides several ways to these documents: • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7811380=) • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7811381=) • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch System Message Guide (order number DOC-7814233=) • Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC...
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...Devices Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switch Cisco 575 LRE Yes CPE Cisco 576 LRE 997 No CPE Cisco 585 LRE Yes CPE Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switch Yes Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch No No Yes Yes No This section describes the features supported in your switch. ... for simplifying switch and switch cluster management through a single IP address. - Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-2 78-11380-10 For a list of eligible cluster members). - Ease of Use and Ease of up to the command switch. Automatic discovery of candidate switches and creation ...
...Devices Catalyst 2950ST-8 LRE switch Cisco 575 LRE Yes CPE Cisco 576 LRE 997 No CPE Cisco 585 LRE Yes CPE Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE switch Yes Catalyst 2950ST-24 LRE 997 switch No No Yes Yes No This section describes the features supported in your switch. ... for simplifying switch and switch cluster management through a single IP address. - Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-2 78-11380-10 For a list of eligible cluster members). - Ease of Use and Ease of up to the command switch. Automatic discovery of candidate switches and creation ...
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... for enhanced security Manageability • Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 (IE2100) Series Cisco Networking Services (CNS) embedded agents for automating switch management, configuration storage and delivery (available only with IP address information and a configuration file that it receives during DHCP-based autoconfiguration Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The redundant command switches used for automatically configuring the...
... for enhanced security Manageability • Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 (IE2100) Series Cisco Networking Services (CNS) embedded agents for automating switch management, configuration storage and delivery (available only with IP address information and a configuration file that it receives during DHCP-based autoconfiguration Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-3 The redundant command switches used for automatically configuring the...
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... software upgrades from a TFTP server • Default configuration storage in flash memory to ensure that the switch can forward traffic with the EI) • Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) versions 1 and 2 for balancing load across VLANs - Features Chapter 1 Overview... HSRP for command-switch redundancy • UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD) on page 1-8. Per-VLAN spanning-tree plus (PVST+) for network topology discovery and mapping between redundant uplinks, including Gigabit uplinks and cross-stack Gigabit uplinks Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration ...
... software upgrades from a TFTP server • Default configuration storage in flash memory to ensure that the switch can forward traffic with the EI) • Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) versions 1 and 2 for balancing load across VLANs - Features Chapter 1 Overview... HSRP for command-switch redundancy • UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD) on page 1-8. Per-VLAN spanning-tree plus (PVST+) for network topology discovery and mapping between redundant uplinks, including Gigabit uplinks and cross-stack Gigabit uplinks Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration ...
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...Clustering Switches, page 1-9 Management Interface Options You can configure and monitor individual switches and switch clusters by using Telnet or SSH from a remote management station. For more information about CMS, see Chapter 2, "Using the Command-Line Interface." • IE2100-Cisco ... the CLI either by generating switch-specific configuration changes, sending them to the switch, executing the configuration change, and logging the results. Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-8 78-11380-10 You can manage the switch from the CLI. Management Options...
...Clustering Switches, page 1-9 Management Interface Options You can configure and monitor individual switches and switch clusters by using Telnet or SSH from a remote management station. For more information about CMS, see Chapter 2, "Using the Command-Line Interface." • IE2100-Cisco ... the CLI either by generating switch-specific configuration changes, sending them to the switch, executing the configuration change, and logging the results. Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 1-8 78-11380-10 You can manage the switch from the CLI. Management Options...
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... : • Manage and monitor interconnected Catalyst switches (refer to accomplish specific tasks. • Apply actions from the LEDs on the physical LEDs. • Use an interactive mode that takes you to provide the minimum required information to avoid re-entering the same commands for a list of supported switches), regardless of service (QoS) configurations - For...
... : • Manage and monitor interconnected Catalyst switches (refer to accomplish specific tasks. • Apply actions from the LEDs on the physical LEDs. • Use an interactive mode that takes you to provide the minimum required information to avoid re-entering the same commands for a list of supported switches), regardless of service (QoS) configurations - For...
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... Configuration Cisco 2600 router Catalyst 2900 XL, Catalyst 2950, Catalyst 3550, and Catalyst 3500 XL GigaStack cluster 100 Mbps (200 Mbps full duplex) Gigabit server 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Gigabit server 10/100 Mbps (20/200 Mbps full duplex) 60993 Single workstations A network backbone is a high-bandwidth connection (such as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for...
... Configuration Cisco 2600 router Catalyst 2900 XL, Catalyst 2950, Catalyst 3550, and Catalyst 3500 XL GigaStack cluster 100 Mbps (200 Mbps full duplex) Gigabit server 1 Gbps (2 Gbps full duplex) Gigabit server 10/100 Mbps (20/200 Mbps full duplex) 60993 Single workstations A network backbone is a high-bandwidth connection (such as a switch cluster, with primary and secondary command switches for...
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... place, receive, and control calls from an AC power source. 1-14 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-11380-10 Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software integrates telephony and IP networks, and the IP network supports both...Ethernet or Fast EtherChannel switch port. A collapsed backbone has high-bandwidth uplinks from a server, connect the server to users when needed. Cisco IP Phones are connected-using standard straight-through the IP address of its active and standby command switches, regardless of the ...
... place, receive, and control calls from an AC power source. 1-14 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-11380-10 Using Cisco IP Phones, Cisco CallManager software, and Cisco SoftPhone software integrates telephony and IP networks, and the IP network supports both...Ethernet or Fast EtherChannel switch port. A collapsed backbone has high-bandwidth uplinks from a server, connect the server to users when needed. Cisco IP Phones are connected-using standard straight-through the IP address of its active and standby command switches, regardless of the ...
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..."Using the Command-Line Interface" • Chapter 4, "Getting Started with CMS" • Chapter 5, "Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway" • Chapter 6, "Configuring IE2100 CNS Agents" 1-22 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-11380-10 The Catalyst switches have the ... Aggregation layer 95750 8 Gbps Catalyst switches CWDM OADM modules Eight 1-Gbps connections CWDM OADM modules Catalyst 4500 multilayer switches Where to Go Next Before configuring the switch, review these sections for start up to the Cisco CWDM GBIC and CWDM SFP ...
..."Using the Command-Line Interface" • Chapter 4, "Getting Started with CMS" • Chapter 5, "Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway" • Chapter 6, "Configuring IE2100 CNS Agents" 1-22 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 78-11380-10 The Catalyst switches have the ... Aggregation layer 95750 8 Gbps Catalyst switches CWDM OADM modules Eight 1-Gbps connections CWDM OADM modules Catalyst 4500 multilayer switches Where to Go Next Before configuring the switch, review these sections for start up to the Cisco CWDM GBIC and CWDM SFP ...
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... and line configuration mode. 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-1 Enter a question mark (?) at global configuration mode. If you save the configuration, these sections: • Cisco IOS Command Modes, page 2-1 • Getting Help, page 2-3 • Abbreviating Commands, page 2-4 • Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 2-4 • Understanding CLI Messages, page...
... and line configuration mode. 78-11380-10 Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-1 Enter a question mark (?) at global configuration mode. If you save the configuration, these sections: • Cisco IOS Command Modes, page 2-1 • Getting Help, page 2-3 • Abbreviating Commands, page 2-4 • Using no and default Forms of Commands, page 2-4 • Understanding CLI Messages, page...
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... this mode. To exit to privileged EXEC mode, enter exit or end, or press Ctrl-Z. Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-2 78-11380-10 Cisco IOS Command Modes Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Table 2-1 describes the main command modes, how to access each one, the prompt you can create extended-range VLANs (VLAN IDs...
... this mode. To exit to privileged EXEC mode, enter exit or end, or press Ctrl-Z. Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide 2-2 78-11380-10 Cisco IOS Command Modes Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Table 2-1 describes the main command modes, how to access each one, the prompt you can create extended-range VLANs (VLAN IDs...