Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series User Manual

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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
Network Configuration Examples
Figure 1-4 Catalyst 3550 Switches in a MAN Configuration
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Catalyst
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Catalyst 6500
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Cisco 12000
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Si Si
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Si
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Set-top box
TV
PC
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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)