Cisco 2950 - Catalyst Switch User Manual

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Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxix
Audience xxix
Purpose xxix
Conventions xxx
Related Publications xxxi
Obtaining Documentation xxxi
Cisco.com xxxi
Ordering Documentation xxxii
Documentation Feedback xxxii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxxii
Cisco Technical Support Website xxxiii
Submitting a Service Request xxxiii
Definitions of Service Request Severity xxxiii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxxiv
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Management Options 1-8
Management Interface Options 1-8
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches 1-9
Network Configuration Examples 1-10
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-10
Small to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-13
Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-14
Hotel Network Configuration 1-15
Service-Provider Central-Office Configuration 1-18
Large Campus Configuration 1-19
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 2950 Switches 1-20
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-22
Where to Go Next 1-22

Cisco 2950 - Catalyst Switch Specifications

General

Forwarding Rate	6.6 Mpps
Jumbo Frame Support	No
Weight	8.8 lbs (4 kg)
RAM	16 MB
Flash Memory	8 MB
Manageable	Yes
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Ports	24 Ethernet 10/100 ports
Uplink Ports	2 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports
VLANs	250
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions	4.4 cm x 44.5 cm x 24.2 cm
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature	-25 to 70 °C (-13 to 158 °F)
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)