either the AC-DC power adapter (PWR-ADPT) or the DC-DC power adapter (PWR-ADPT-DC) with the
switch, or you can order it later from your Cisco representative.
Figure 8: Connecting Through an External Auxiliary Power Adapter
Power adapter
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Management Options
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Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application for LANs of small and
medium-sized businesses. You can use the GUI to configure and manage switch clusters or standalone
switches. Cisco Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL:
http:/
/www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps5931/index.html
For information on starting the Network Assistant application, see the
Getting Started with Cisco Network
Assistant
guide on Cisco.com.
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Device Manager
You can use Device Manager in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone switches. This
web interface provides configuration and monitoring from anywhere in your network. For information,
see the switch getting started guide and the Device Manager online help.
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Cisco IOS CLI
You can configure and monitor the switch and switch cluster members from the CLI. Access the CLI
by connecting your management station to the switch console port or by using Telnet from a remote
management station. See the switch command reference on Cisco.com for information.
Catalyst 3560-CX and 2960-CX Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Product Overview
Management Options
