Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Software Configuration Guide

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Catalyst 4500 Series Switch, Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide - Cisco IOS XE 3.9.xE and IOS 15.2(5)Ex
Chapter 5 Configuring Virtual Switching Systems
Configuring a VSS
We do not recommend that you convert a VSS to standalone in a live network.
Converting the VSS Standby Switch to Standalone
When you convert the new VSS Active switch to standalone mode, the switch removes the provisioning
and configuration information related to VSL links and the peer switch modules, saves the configuration
file and performs a reload. The switch comes up in standalone mode with only its own provisioning and
configuration data.
To convert the peer switch to standalone, perform this task on the VSS Standby switch:
Configuring VSS Parameters
These sections describe how to configure VSS parameters:
• Configuring VSL Switch Priority, page 5-43
• Configuring a VSL, page 5-44
• Adding and Deleting a VSL Port After the Bootup, page 5-44
• Displaying VSL Information, page 5-45
• Configuring VSL QoS, page 5-46
• Configuring the Router MAC Address, page 5-47
Command Purpose
Switch-2# switch convert mode stand-alone
Converts Switch 2 to standalone mode.
After you enter the command, you are prompted to
confirm the action. Enter yes.

Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 4500 Series
Category	Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Form Factor	Modular chassis
Stackable	No
Chassis Slots	3, 6, 7, 10
Power Supply Options	AC, DC
Redundancy	Power supply, Supervisor engine
Network Management	Cisco IOS Software CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Features	Security, QoS
Port Density	Up to 384 ports per chassis
Security Features	802.1X, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard
Supervisor Engine	8-E