Cisco CATALYST 2960 User Manual

CHAPTER
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Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches Software Configuration Guide, Release 15.0(1)SE
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Configuring Flex Links and the MAC
Address-Table Move Update Feature
Note To use Flex Links and the MAC address-table move update feature, the switch must be running the LAN
Base image.
This chapter describes how to configure Flex Links, a pair of interfaces on the Catalyst 2960, 2960-S,
or 2960-C switch that provide a mutual backup. It also describes how to configure the MAC
address-table move update feature, also referred to as the Flex Links bidirectional fast convergence
feature. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and to a switch stack.
Note Stacking is supported only on Catalyst 2960-S switches running the LAN base image.
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the command
reference for this release.
• Understanding Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-1
• Configuring Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-7
• Monitoring Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-14
Understanding Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table
Move Update
• Flex Links, page 19-2
• VLAN Flex Link Load Balancing and Support, page 19-3
• Flex Link Multicast Fast Convergence, page 19-3
• MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-6

Cisco CATALYST 2960 Specifications

General

Manageable	Yes
Stacking	No
Model	Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models (IEEE 802.3af)
VLANs	255 active VLANs
Features	QoS
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)
Relative Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Power Consumption	Varies by model (30W to 400W)