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Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxiii
Audience xxiii
Purpose xxiii
Conventions xxiv
Related Publications xxv
Obtaining Documentation xxvi
World Wide Web xxvi
Documentation CD-ROM xxvi
Ordering Documentation xxvii
Documentation Feedback xxvii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxvii
Cisco.com xxviii
Technical Assistance Center xxviii
Cisco TAC Website xxviii
Cisco TAC Escalation Center xxix
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxix
CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Management Options 1-7
Management Interface Options 1-7
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches 1-8
Network Configuration Examples 1-8
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-9
Small to Medium-Sized Network Configuration 1-11
Collapsed Backbone and Switch Cluster Configuration 1-13
Large Campus Configuration 1-14
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 2950 Switches 1-15
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-17
Where to Go Next 1-18