Cisco IE 3000 User Manual

CHAPTER
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Cisco IE 3000 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Administering the Switch
This chapter describes how to perform one-time operations to administer the IE 3000 switch.
This chapter consists of these sections:
• Managing the System Time and Date, page 7-1
• Configuring a System Name and Prompt, page 7-14
• Creating a Banner, page 7-17
• Managing the MAC Address Table, page 7-19
• Managing the ARP Table, page 7-26
Managing the System Time and Date
You can manage the system time and date on your switch using automatic configuration, such as the
Network Time Protocol (NTP), or manual configuration methods.
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this section, see the Cisco IOS
Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference from the Cisco.com page under Documentation >
Cisco IOS Software > 12.2 Mainline > Command References.
These sections contain this configuration information:
• Understanding the System Clock, page 7-1
• Understanding Network Time Protocol, page 7-2
• Configuring NTP, page 7-3
• Configuring Time and Date Manually, page 7-11
Understanding the System Clock
The heart of the time service is the system clock. This clock runs from the moment the system starts up
and keeps track of the date and time.
The system clock can then be set from these sources:
• NTP
• Manual configuration

Cisco IE 3000 Specifications

General

Operating Temperature	-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
DRAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
Uplink Ports	2 x 10/100/1000Base-T or SFP
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Mounting	DIN rail, Wall