This guide is for the networking professional managing the Cisco Metro Ethernet (ME) 3600X-24CX switch, hereafter referred to as the switch. We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networking. If you are interested in more training and education in these areas, learning opportunities including training courses, self-study options, seminars, and career certifications programs are available on the Cisco Training & Events web page:
This guide provides an overview of software functionality that is specific to the Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Series Switch. It is not intended as a comprehensive guide to all of the software features that can be run using the Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Series Switch, but only the software aspects that are specific to this platform.
For information on general software features that are also available on other Cisco platforms, see the Cisco IOS technology guide for that specific software feature.
For the latest documentation updates, see the release notes for this release.
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Interactive examples use these conventions:
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These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from these Cisco.com sites:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10956/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Note Before installing, configuring, or upgrading the switch, see these documents:
Note See the release notes on Cisco.com for the latest information.
These compatibility matrix documents are available from this Cisco.com site:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_tables_list.html
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