Preface

Preface

This preface describes who should read this document, how it is organized, and its conventions. The preface also tells you how to obtain Cisco documents, as well as how to obtain technical assistance.

Audience

This guide is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst 4500 Series Switches.

Organization

This guide is organized into the following chapters:

 

Chapter
Title
Description

Chapter 1

Configuring Programmability

Presents an overview the feature, the various components involved, and how you can configure it.

Chapter 2

Sample Configuration and Reference Information

Provides sample configuration information for DHCP server configuration

Chapter 3

Using NETCONF and RESTCONF

Provides information about how you can use both interfaces.

Conventions

This document uses the following typographical conventions:

 

Convention
Description

boldface font

Commands, command options, and keywords are in boldface.

italic font

Command arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

[ ]

Command elements in square brackets are optional.

{ x | y | z }

Alternative keywords in command lines are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[ x | y | z ]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A unquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string because the string will include the quotation marks.

screen font

System displays are in screen font.

boldface screen font

Information you must enter verbatim is in boldface screen font.

italic screen font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

 

This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.

^

Represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

< >

Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

Cautions use the following conventions:

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

Related Documentation

Refer to the following documents for additional Catalyst 4500 series information:

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Documentation Home

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Hardware Documents

Installation guides and notes including specifications and relevant safety information are available at the following URLs:

  • Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches Installation Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/catalyst4500e/installation/guide/Eseries.html

  • For information about individual switching modules and supervisors, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/configuration/notes/OL_25315.html

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/regulatory/compliance/78_13233.html

  • Installation notes for specific supervisor engines or for accessory hardware are available at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_installation_guides_list.html

  • Catalyst 4500-X hardware installation information is available at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12332/prod_installation_guides_list.html

Software Documentation

Software release notes, configuration guides, command references, and system message guides are available at the following URLs:

  • Cisco 4500-X release notes are available at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12332/prod_release_notes_list.html

  • Catalyst 4500E release notes are available at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_release_notes_list.html

Software documents for the Catalyst 4500 E-Series, and Catalyst 4500-X Series switches are available at the following URLs:

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Software Configuration Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Software Command Reference

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_command_reference_list.html

Cisco IOS Documentation

Platform-independent Cisco IOS documentation may also apply to the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches. These documents and tools are available at the following URLs:

 

Cisco IOS XE 15.2E

Cisco IOS Configuration Guides

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/ios-nx-os-software/ios-15-2e/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html
Cisco IOS XE 3E

Cisco IOS XE Configuration Guides

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/ios-nx-os-software/ios-xe-3e/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html
Cisco IOS 12.4

Cisco IOS Configuration Guides

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

Cisco IOS Command References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/prod_command_reference_list.html

Cisco IOS System Messages

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/products_system_message_guides_list.html

 

Tools

Command Lookup

http://tools.cisco.com/Support/CLILookup/cltSearchAction.do

Error Message Decoder

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Support/Errordecoder/index.cgi

Commands in Task Tables

Commands listed in task tables show only the relevant information for completing the task and not all available options for the command. For a complete description of a command, refer to the command reference guide.

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, using the Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST), submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation.

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