Cisco 2950 - Catalyst Switch User Manual

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Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxix
Audience xxix
Purpose xxix
Conventions xxx
Related Publications xxxi
Obtaining Documentation xxxi
Cisco.com xxxi
Ordering Documentation xxxii
Documentation Feedback xxxii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxxii
Cisco Technical Support Website xxxiii
Submitting a Service Request xxxiii
Definitions of Service Request Severity xxxiii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxxiv
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Management Options 1-8
Management Interface Options 1-8
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches 1-9
Network Configuration Examples 1-10
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-10
Small to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-13
Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-14
Hotel Network Configuration 1-15
Service-Provider Central-Office Configuration 1-18
Large Campus Configuration 1-19
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 2950 Switches 1-20
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-22
Where to Go Next 1-22

Cisco 2950 - Catalyst Switch Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	2950 - Catalyst Switch
Category	Switch
Language	English