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Catalyst 6500 Series Content Switching Module Configuration Note
OL-4612-01
CSM in Aggregate Mode 2-6
Direct Server Return 2-7
Routing with the CSM 2-7
Protecting Against Denial-of-Service Attacks 2-8
CHAPTER
3 Getting Started 3-1
Operating System Support 3-1
Preparing to Configure the CSM 3-1
Using the Command-Line Interface 3-3
Accessing Online Help 3-3
Saving and Restoring Configurations 3-3
Configuring SLB Modes 3-3
Mode Command Syntax 3-4
Migrating Between Modes 3-5
Differences Between CSM and RP Modes 3-5
CSM Mode 3-5
RP Mode 3-6
Changing Modes 3-7
CSM Mode to RP Mode 3-7
RP Mode to CSM Mode 3-7
Verifying the Configuration 3-8
Configuration Overview 3-9
Upgrading to a New Software Release 3-11
Upgrading from the Supervisor Engine Bootflash 3-11
Upgrading from a PCMCIA Card 3-12
Upgrading from an External TFTP Server 3-14
CHAPTER
4 Configuring VLANs 4-1
Configuring Client-Side VLANs 4-2
Configuring Server-Side VLANs 4-3
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5 Configuring Real Servers and Server Farms 5-1
Configuring Server Farms 5-1
Configuring Real Servers 5-2
Configuring Dynamic Feedback Protocol 5-4
Configuring Client NAT Pools 5-5
Configuring Server-Initiated Connections 5-6