Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series User Manual

Contents
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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Front Panel View 3-13
Topology View 3-14
CMS Icons 3-15
Where to Go Next 3-15
CHAPTER 4 Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway 4-1
Understanding the Boot Process 4-1
Assigning Switch Information 4-2
Default Switch Information 4-3
Understanding DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration 4-3
DHCP Client Request Process 4-3
Configuring DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration 4-5
Configuring the DHCP Server 4-5
Configuring the TFTP Server 4-6
Configuring the DNS 4-6
Configuring the Relay Device 4-6
Obtaining Configuration Files 4-7
Example Configuration 4-8
Manually Assigning IP Information 4-10
Checking and Saving the Running Configuration 4-10
Modifying the Startup Configuration 4-12
Default Boot Configuration 4-12
Automatically Downloading a Configuration File 4-12
Specifying the Filename to Read and Write the System Configuration 4-13
Booting Manually 4-13
Booting a Specific Software Image 4-14
Controlling Environment Variables 4-15
Scheduling a Reload of the Software Image 4-17
Configuring a Scheduled Reload 4-17
Displaying Scheduled Reload Information 4-18
CHAPTER 5 Configuring IE2100 CNS Agents 5-1
Understanding IE2100 Series Configuration Registrar Software 5-1
CNS Configuration Service 5-2
CNS Event Service 5-3
NameSpace Mapper 5-3
What You Should Know About ConfigID, DeviceID, and Host Name 5-3
ConfigID 5-3
DeviceID 5-4

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)