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Catalyst 4500 Series, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G Switches Software Configuration Guide
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Product Overview
The Catalyst enterprise LAN switches facilitate the migration from traditional shared-hub LANs to
large-scale, fully integrated internetworks. These switches provide switched connections to individual
workstations, servers, LAN segments, backbones, or other switches, using a variety of media.
This chapter consists of these sections:
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Catalyst 4000 Series Switches, page 1-1
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Catalyst 2948G Switch, page 1-2
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Catalyst 2980G Switch, page 1-3
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Supervisor Engine Software, page 1-3
Catalyst 4000 Series Switches
Note
For installation information and a complete description of the Catalyst 4000 series switch hardware,
refer to the Catalyst 4000 Series Installation Guide, Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Installation Guide, and
the Catalyst 4912G Installation Guide.
Table 1-1
describes the Catalyst 4000 series switches.
Table 1-1
Catalyst 4000 Series and Catalyst 4500 Series Switches
Product Number
Chassis Description
Catalyst 4000 Series
WS-C4003
Catalyst 4003
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Modular 3-slot chassis
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Optional redundant power supplies
WS-C4006
Catalyst 4006
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Modular 6-slot chassis
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30-Gbps backplane
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Two power supplies with optional third power supply
