Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series User Manual

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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxxv
Audience xxxv
Purpose xxxv
Conventions xxxvi
Related Publications xxxvi
Obtaining Documentation xxxvii
Cisco.com xxxvii
Documentation CD-ROM xxxvii
Ordering Documentation xxxvii
Documentation Feedback xxxviii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxxviii
Cisco TAC Website xxxviii
Opening a TAC Case xxxviii
TAC Case Priority Definitions xxxix
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxxix
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Management Options 1-7
Management Interface Options 1-7
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches 1-8
Network Configuration Examples 1-9
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-9
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Mixed Switches 1-13
Large Network Using Only Catalyst 3550 Switches 1-15
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3550 Switches 1-17
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-19
Where to Go Next 1-19
CHAPTER 2 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Cisco IOS Command Modes 2-1
Getting Help 2-3
Specifying Ports in Interface Configuration Mode 2-4

Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Manageable	Yes
RAM	64 MB
Device Type	Switch
MAC Address Table Size	12000 entries
Routing Protocol	RIP
Features	VLAN support
Power Supply	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100Base-TX, 1 x GBIC, 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)