Cisco Catalyst Express 500 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
Features and Benefits
1-4
User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
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PoE connections from the switch provide both power and network access to
PoE-capable devices, such as IP phones and access points. PoE devices can
receive up to 15.4 W of power from their connections to the switch. PoE also helps
reduce cabling costs. You can place PoE devices where power outlets are not
available or are not convenient.
Multiple connections between the switches ensure that users maintain network
access if any of the switches becomes overused or unavailable.
A network administrator can manage the network onsite or remotely through the
device manager GUI (embedded in the Catalyst Express switches), through Cisco
Network Assistant, or through a Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP)-based network management application. For more information about
managing the switches, see the “Device Manager GUI” section on page 1-8 and
the “Switch Management Options” section on page 1-11.
For more information about how to optimize the connections in a Catalyst Express
network, see the “Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles” section on
page 3-2.
Features and Benefits
• Hardware Features, page 1-5
• Software Features, page 1-7
• Device Manager GUI, page 1-8

Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst Express 500
Category	Switch
Language	English