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
Overview
Figure 1-1 is an example network using Catalyst Express switches. Devices
outside the dotted line are network users and network resources, such as servers
and printers. Devices within the dotted line are switches, routers, and access
points that enable communication between network users and provide access to
network resources.
Figure 1-1 Catalyst Express Network Example
Any of the Catalyst Express switch models can be Switches A, B, C, and D in this
network. To take full advantage of the different switch models, use the model that
is designed for the type of connections that you require.
For example, use the Catalyst Express 500G-12TC for Switches A and B. This
model has the most Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it is best suited to providing
1000-Mbps connections between switches and to servers.
Use either the Catalyst Express 500-24TT or the Catalyst Express 500G-12TC for
Switches C and D. These switches are designed to provide high-speed (up to
100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, respectively) connections to network users.
If you need to connect PoE devices to your network, use the Catalyst
Express 500-24LC and the Catalyst Express 500-24PC. These switches can
provide power to up to 4 or up to 24 PoE devices, respectively.

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)