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Configuration

Comparing Layer 2 Operations in CatOS and Cisco IOS System Software on the Catalyst 6500/6000
Supported Platforms for Unique MAC Address Configuration on VLAN or L3 Interfaces for Catalyst Switches
Understanding and Configuring the Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol Feature

Connecting Terminal/Modem to Console

Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches

Connectors and Cabling

Catalyst Switch Cable, Connector, and AC Power Cord Guide

DHCP

Understanding and Troubleshooting DHCP in Catalyst Switch or Enterprise Networks

EtherChannel

Understanding EtherChannel Load Balancing and Redundancy on Catalyst Switches 30/Nov/2023

General Connectivity

Unicast Flooding in Switched Campus Networks

HSRP

Understanding and Troubleshooting HSRP Problems in Catalyst Switch Networks

Modules

Understanding the Catalyst 6500 Switch Fabric Module with Supervisor Engine 2

Multicast

Multicast Catalyst Switches Support Matrix

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Network Address Translation Catalyst Switch Support Matrix

Quality Of Service(QoS)

Redundancy

Hardware Requirements for Catalyst 6000/Catalyst 6500 Redundancy

Spanning Tree Protocol

Trunking (802.1Q/ISL)

Trunking Between Catalyst 4500/4000, 5500/5000, and 6500/6000 Series Switches Using 802.1Q Encapsulation with Cisco CatOS System Software

VLAN and VTP

- Best Practices for Catalyst 6500/6000 Series and Catalyst 4500/4000 Series Switches Running Cisco IOS Software (PDF - 611 KB)
- Multicast Catalyst Switches Support Matrix (PDF - 133 KB)

Support Documentation

All Support Documentation for this Series