Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL Software Configuration Guide, 12.0(5)WC4 and 12.0(5)WC5
Preface

Table Of Contents

Preface

Audience

Purpose

Organization

Conventions

Related Publications

Obtaining Documentation

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Preface


Audience

The Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide is for the network manager responsible for configuring the Catalyst 2900 series XL and Catalyst 3500 series XL switches, hereafter referred to as the switches. Before using this guide, you should be familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking.

Purpose


Note This switch software release is based on Cisco IOS Release 12.0. It has been enhanced to support a set of features for the Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches. This guide does not repeat the concepts and CLI procedures already documented in the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 documentation on Cisco.com.



Note This guide describes the features for all Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches, including the Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switches. Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)WC5 is not for the Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches. Do not install Release 12.0(5)WC5 on the Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switches.

Release 12.0(5)WC4 is for the Catalyst 2900 LRE XL switches only. Do not install Release 12.0(5)WC4 on non-LRE switches.


This guide provides information about configuring and troubleshooting a switch or switch clusters. This guide also provides information about configuring the Cisco Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) customer premises equipment (CPE) devices. It includes descriptions of the management interface options and the features supported by the switch software.

For these topics, use this guide with other documents:

Requirements—This guide assumes you have met the hardware and software requirements and cluster compatibility requirements that are described in the release notes.

Start up information—This guide assumes you have initially configured the switch by using the setup program, as described in the release notes.

Cluster Management Suite (CMS) information—This guide provides an overview of the CMS web-based, switch management interface. For information about CMS requirements and the procedures for browser and plug-in configuration and accessing CMS, refer to the release notes. For CMS field-level window descriptions and procedures, refer to the CMS online help.

Cluster configuration—This guide provides information about planning for, creating, and maintaining switch clusters. Because configuring switch clusters is most easily performed through CMS, this guide does not provide the command-line interface (CLI) procedures. For the cluster commands, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Command Reference.

CLI command information—This guide provides an overview for using the CLI. For complete syntax and usage information about the commands that have been specifically created or changed for the Catalyst 2900 XL or Catalyst 3500 XL switches, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Command Reference.


Note This reference manual provides commands and command descriptions that have been created or changed for the Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches. It does not repeat the commands and command descriptions already documented in the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 documentation on Cisco.com.


Organization

The organization of this guide is as follows:

"Overview," lists the software features of this release and provides examples of how the switch can be deployed in a network.

"Getting Started with CMS," describes the Cluster Management Suite (CMS) web-based, switch management interface. Refer to the release notes for the procedures for configuring your web browser and accessing CMS. Refer to the online help for field-level descriptions of all CMS windows and procedures for using the CMS windows.

"Getting Started with the CLI," describes the basics for using the Cisco IOS CLI.

"General Switch Administration," includes the switch-configuration default settings and information about software releases, accessing the management interfaces, and using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

"Clustering Switches," describes switch clusters and the considerations for creating and maintaining them. The online help provides the CMS procedures for configuring switch clusters. Cluster commands are described in the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Command Reference.

"Configuring the System," provides the considerations and CLI procedures for configuring switch-wide settings. The online help provides the CMS procedures for configuring switch-wide settings.

"Configuring the Switch Ports," provides the considerations and CLI procedures for configuring the switch ports. The online help provides the CMS procedures for configuring the switch ports.

"Configuring VLANs," provides the considerations and CLI procedures for configuring VLANs. The online help provides the CMS procedures for configuring VLANs.

"Troubleshooting," provides information about avoiding and resolving problems that might arise when you configure and maintain the switch.

"System Messages," lists the system error messages for the switch.

Conventions

This guide uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Commands and keywords are in boldface text.

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.

Square brackets ([ ]) indicate optional elements.

Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.

Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) indicate a required choice within an optional element.

Interactive examples use these conventions:

Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font.

Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).

Cautions, notes, and tips use these conventions and symbols:


Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.



Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information.


Related Publications

These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from this Cisco.com site:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/c2900xl/index.htm

You can order printed copies of documents with a DOC-xxxxxx= number from the Cisco.com sites and from the telephone numbers listed in the "Ordering Documentation" section.


Note Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to change and therefore appear only in the release notes. Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, refer to the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information.


Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com)

Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 LRE XL Switches (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com)


Note The Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Switches is for switches that are not Long-Reach Ethernet (LRE) switches. For LRE switches, refer to the Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 LRE XL Switches.


Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-786511=)

Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Command Reference (order number DOC-7812155=)

Cluster Management Suite (CMS) online help (available only from the switch CMS software)

Catalyst 2900 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786461=)

Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786456=)

Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Installation Guide (order number DOC-CAT2900-IG=)

Catalyst 2900 Series XL ATM Modules Installation and Configuration Guide (order number DOC-785472=)

1000BASE-T Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Note (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com)

Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786460=)

Installation Note for the CWDM Passive Optical System (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com)

Cisco  LRE CPE Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811469=)

Installation Notes for the Cisco LRE 48 POTS Splitter (not orderable but is available on Cisco.com)

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