Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
Example:
Switch> enable
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
Enables the configuration agent, and initiates a partial
configuration.
cns config partial {ip-address | hostname}
[port-number] [source ip-address]
Step 3
Example:
Switch(config)# cns config partial
172.28.129.22 2013
•
For {ip-address | hostname}, enter the IP address or the
hostname of the configuration server.
•
(Optional) For port-number, enter the port number of the
configuration server. The default port number is 80.
•
(Optional) Enter source ip-address to use for the source IP
address.
Though visible in the command-line help string, the
encrypt keyword is not supported.
Note
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 4
Verifies your entries.show running-config
Example:
Switch# show running-config
Step 5
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch# copy running-config startup-config
Step 6
What to Do Next
To verify information about the configuration agent, use either the show cns config stats or the show cns
config outstanding command in privileged EXEC mode.
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How to Configure the Configuration Engine

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000