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User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Welcome11
- How to Use this Guide12
- Switch Documentation Set13
  - Related Documentation14
- Introduction15
Chapter 1 Introduction16
- Overview16
- Features and Benefits18
- System Requirements24
  - Hardware Requirements25
  - Software Requirements25
- Switch Management Options25
  - Cisco Network Assistant26
  - Simple Network Management Protocol27
- Supported Hardware27
- When You Are Done27
- Setup and Installation29
Chapter 2 Setup and Installation30
- Set up the Switch for the First Time30
  - Network Settings30
  - Optional Settings33
- Install the Switch33
- Display the Device Manager41
  - Secured Sessions with the Switch41
- When You Are Done42
- Customization43
Chapter 3 Customization44
- Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles44
- Customize Port Role Attributes49
  - Change VLAN Memberships49
  - Change the Server Priorities50
- Update Basic Port Settings51
- Control Access to the Switch53
Isolate Traffic and Users through Vlans54
- What Is a VLAN54
- VLAN Types56
- Cisco-Guest and Cisco-Voice Vlans58
- Create, Modify, and Delete Vlans58
- Advanced VLAN Configuration59
Increase Connection Bandwidth through Etherchannels60
- What Is an Etherchannel61
- Create, Modify, and Delete an Etherchannel62
Update the Switch IP Information63
Update Basic Administrative Settings66
Enable the Switch for Remote Management67
- What Is SNMP67
- Configuring SNMP68
- Supported Mibs70
When You Are Done70
- Monitoring71
Chapter 4 Monitoring72
Why Monitor the Switch72
Check the Front Panel Leds72
- System Leds73
- Port Leds74
- Legend of LED Colors74
Check the Status Field77
Check the Dashboard78
- Switch Information79
- Bandwidth Used Gauge80
- Packet Error Gauge81
- Poe Gauge82
- Fan Status82
- Temperature Status83
- Port Utilization and Port Errors Graphs83
Check the Trends Graphs84
- Bandwidth Utilization Graph85
- Packet Error Graph86
- Poe Utilization Graph86
- Per-Port Utilization and Per-Port Errors Graphs86
Check the Port Status87
Check the Port Statistics88
- Overview Tab89
- Transmit Detail Tab90
- Receive Detail Tab91
Check the Alert Log93
When You Are Done94
- Troubleshooting96
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting96
Run a Diagnostic Test96
Restart or Reset the Switch98
Restore Switch Settings99
Upgrade the Switch Software99
- Troubleshoot a Failed Software Upgrade101
- Upgrade to a Noncryptographic Software Version101
Recover a Password102
Recover the Switch Software103
- Recover the Switch Software104
When You Are Done105
Appendix107
Technical Specifications107
- Cabling Guidelines109
  - Ethernet Port Connections109
  - SFP Module Port Connections109
- Connector Specifications112
  - 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports112
  - SFP Module Ports113
Appendix115
Cisco Support Resources115
Support Links from the Device Manager Online Help116
Cisco Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Smbs) Solutions116
Cisco Networking Professionals Connection117
Obtaining Documentation117
- Cisco.com117
- Product Documentation DVD118
- Ordering Documentation118
Documentation Feedback119
Cisco Product Security Overview119
- Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products120
Obtaining Technical Assistance121
- SMB Support Assistant Portal and Client121
- Submitting a Service Request122
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information122
I N D E X125
- Cisco.com B127

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