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Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxxiii
Audience xxxiii
Purpose xxxiii
Conventions xxxiv
Related Publications xxxv
Obtaining Documentation xxxv
Cisco.com xxxv
Documentation CD-ROM xxxvi
Ordering Documentation xxxvi
Documentation Feedback xxxvi
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxxvi
Cisco TAC Website xxxvii
Opening a TAC Case xxxvii
TAC Case Priority Definitions xxxvii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxxviii
CHAPTER
1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Default Settings After Initial Switch Configuration 1-9
Network Configuration Examples 1-11
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-11
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3560 Switches 1-13
Large Network Using Catalyst 3560 Switches 1-14
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-16
Where to Go Next 1-16
CHAPTER
2 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands 2-3
Understanding no and default Forms of Commands 2-4
Understanding CLI Error Messages 2-4