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2.5.1.2
Static Filters.............................................................................................................................................20
2.5.2
802.1x – Port-based access control / RADIUS Authentication .......................................................................20
2.5.2.1
RADIUS Server Accounting ...................................................................................................................21
2.5.2.2
Standalone RADIUS Authentication.......................................................................................................21
2.5.2.3
RADIUS Functionality - RFCs................................................................................................................21
2.5.3
Authentication ..............................................................................................................................22
2.5.4
Port Security - MAC Lockdown......................................................................................................................22
2.5.5
Secure Shell – SSHv2......................................................................................................................................22
2.5.6
SSL – Secure Sockets Layer............................................................................................................................23
2.5.7
Management VLAN ........................................................................................................................................23
2.5.8
SNMPv3 ..........................................................................................................................................................23
2.5.9
Manager Authorized List.................................................................................................................................23
2.6
Bandwidth Management.......................................................................................................................................24
2.6.1
Port Trunking – (Port Aggregation) ................................................................................................................24
2.6.1.1
802.3ad – LACP ......................................................................................................................................24
2.6.1.2
Cisco Fast EtherChannel
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2.6.1.3
Trunking in a Layer 3 Environment ........................................................................................................24
2.6.2
VLANs ............................................................................................................................................................25
2.6.2.1
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Support ..................................................................................................................25
2.6.2.2
GVRP ......................................................................................................................................................25
2.6.3
IGMP...............................................................................................................................................................26
2.7
Network Management...........................................................................................................................................26
2.7.1
MIB Support....................................................................................................................................................26
2.7.2
RMON Support ...............................................................................................................................................27
2.7.3
Network Monitoring Port ................................................................................................................................27
2.7.4
Console Support ..............................................................................................................................................27
2.8
Availability.............................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.1
Hot Swap .........................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.2
Redundant Power Supply ................................................................................................................................28
2.8.3
Dual Flash........................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.4
Alert Log .........................................................................................................................................................28
2.8.4.1
SysLog Capabilities.................................................................................................................................29
2.9
Service and Support ..............................................................................................................................................29
2.9.1
Lifetime Software Updates (Best in the Industry) ...........................................................................................29
2.9.2
Lifetime Warranty (Best in the Industry) ........................................................................................................29
2.9.3
Telephone Support...........................................................................................................................................29
2.9.4
Optional Support Services...............................................................................................................................29
3.
PERFORMANCE.............................................................................................................31
3.1
IP Routing (L3) RFC 2285 Fully Meshed Throughput Test..............................................................................31
3.1.1
Copper Gigabit ports .......................................................................................................................................31
3.1.2
100BT Ports.....................................................................................................................................................31
3.1.3
Throughput Test Comments ............................................................................................................................31
3.2
IP Routing (L3) RFC 2245 Latency Test.............................................................................................................31
3.2.1
Copper Gig Ports .............................................................................................................................................31
3.2.2
100BT Ports.....................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.3
Latency Test Comments ..................................................................................................................................32
3.3
5300 vs. the Cisco Catalyst 4006 Tolly Report ....................................................................................................32
4.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................33
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