Specifications

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Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Overview
This guide provides information about configuring and troubleshooting Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955
switches.
The Catalyst 2955 switch supports all the features in the enhanced software image (EI) for the
Catalyst 2950 switch (refer to the switch command reference for more details). The Catalyst 2955 switch
also supports an additional set of features that are described in Chapter 3, “Configuring Catalyst 2955
Switch Alarms.” The Catalyst 2955 switch has facilities to process alarms related to the temperature,
power supply conditions, and status of the Ethernet ports.
This chapter provides these topics about the Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 switch software:
• Features, page 1-1
• Management Options, page 1-7
• Network Configuration Examples, page 1-8
• Where to Go Next, page 1-18
Features
The Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 software supports the switches listed in Table 1-1 and in the release
notes.
Table 1-1 Switches Supported
Switch
Software
Image
Catalyst 2950-12 SI
1
Catalyst 2950-24 SI
Catalyst 2950C-24 EI
Catalyst 2950G-12-EI EI
Catalyst 2950G-24-EI EI
Catalyst 2950G-24-EI-DC EI
Catalyst 2950G-48-EI EI
Catalyst 2950SX-24 SI
Catalyst 2950T-24 EI
Catalyst 2955C-12 EI