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Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide
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C O N T E N T S
Preface
xv
Audience
xv
Purpose
xv
Organization
xvi
Conventions
xvii
Related Publications
xviii
Obtaining Documentation
xix
World Wide Web
xix
Documentation CD-ROM
xix
Ordering Documentation
xix
Documentation Feedback
xix
Obtaining Technical Assistance
xx
Cisco.com
xx
Technical Assistance Center
xx
Cisco TAC Web Site
xxi
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
xxi
C H A P T E R
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Overview
1-1
Features
1-1
Management Options
1-6
Management Interface Options
1-6
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches
1-7
Network Configuration Examples
1-8
Design Concepts for Using the Switch
1-8
Small to Medium-Sized Network Configuration
1-11
Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration
1-13
Large Campus Configuration
1-15
Hotel Network Configuration
1-17
Multidwelling Configuration
1-19
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration
1-21
Where to Go To Next
1-21