Cisco Catalyst Express 500 User Manual

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User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Switch Management Options
Hardware Requirements
Table 1-2 lists the minimum hardware requirements for running the device
manager.
Software Requirements
Table 1-3 lists the supported operating systems and browsers for using the device
manager. The device manager verifies the browser version when starting a session
to ensure that the browser is supported.
You should disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser
software and any wireless clients running on your PC.
Switch Management Options
In addition to the device manager GUI, you can also use these tools to manage the
switch:
• Cisco Network Assistant, page 1-12
• Simple Network Management Protocol, page 1-13
Table 1-2 Hardware Requirements
Processor Speed DRAM Number of Colors Resolution Font Size
Intel Pentium II
1
1. We recommend Intel Pentium 4.
64 MB
2
2. We recommend 256-MB DRAM.
256 1024 x 768 Small
Table 1-3 Supported Operating Systems and Browsers
Operating System Microsoft Internet Explorer
1
1. Service Pack 1 or higher is required for Internet Explorer 5.5.
Netscape Navigator
Windows 2000 5.5 or 6.0 7.1
Windows XP 5.5 or 6.0 7.1

Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Specifications

General

Model	Cisco Catalyst Express 500
Category	Switch
MAC Address Table Size	8000 entries
RAM	64 MB
Flash Memory	16 MB
Authentication Method	RADIUS, TACACS+
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Uplink Ports	2 x combo Gigabit Ethernet
PoE Support	Yes
Management	Web-based management interface
Status Indicators	system
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Features	VLAN support, QoS
Power Supply	Internal
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 to 70 °C
Relative Humidity	10% to 85% (non-condensing)