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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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C O N T E N T S
Preface
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Audience
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Purpose
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Organization
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Conventions
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Related Publications
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Obtaining Documentation
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World Wide Web
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Documentation CD-ROM
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Ordering Documentation
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Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
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Cisco.com
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Technical Assistance Center
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Cisco TAC Web Site
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Cisco TAC Escalation Center
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C H A P T E R
1
Overview
1-1
Features
1-1
Management Options
1-5
Management Interface Options
1-5
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches
1-6
Network Configuration Examples
1-7
Design Concepts
1-7
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Mixed Switches
1-11
Large Network Using Only Catalyst 3550 Switches
1-13
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3550 Switches
1-14
C H A P T E R
2
Using the Command-Line Interface
2-1
IOS Command Modes
2-1
Getting Help
2-3
Abbreviating Commands
2-3
Using no and default Forms of Commands
2-4