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Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Preface
Conventions
This guide does not describe system messages you might encounter or how to install your switch. For
more information, refer to the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Desktop Switch System Message Guide
for this release, to the Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Hardware Installation Guide, and to the
Catalyst 2955 Switch Hardware Installation Guide.
Note This guide does not repeat the concepts and CLI procedures provided in the standard Cisco IOS
Release 12.1 documentation. For information about the standard IOS Release 12.1 commands, refer to
the IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support >
Technical Documents. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release 12.1 from the Cisco
IOS Software drop-down list.
Note This software release does not support the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. For information about these
switches, refer to the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch release notes.
Conventions
This guide uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
• Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
• Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
• Square brackets ([ ]) indicate optional elements.
• Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
• Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) indicate a required choice within an optional
element.
Interactive examples use these conventions:
• Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font.
• Information you enter is in boldface screen font.
• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
Notes, cautions, and tips use these conventions and symbols:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Tip Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting
or even an action, but could be useful information.