Data Sheet

Data Sheet
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Feature
Benefit
Management
Superior manageability
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An embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON) software agent supports four
RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and events) for enhanced traffic
management, monitoring, and analysis.
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The switch supports all nine RMON groups through the use of a Cisco
SwitchProbe
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Analyzer Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port, permitting traffic
monitoring of a single port, a group of ports, or the entire switch from a single
network analyzer or RMON probe.
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A SPAN port monitors traffic of a single port from a single network analyzer or
RMON probe.
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Remote SPAN (RSPAN) allows network administrators to locally monitor
ports in a Layer 2 switch network from any other switch in the same network.
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DHCP Snooping Option 82 enables more sophisticated IP address
assignment by the DHCP server.
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The Domain Name System (DNS) provides IP address resolution with user-
defined device names.
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Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) reduces the cost of administering
software upgrades by downloading from a centralized location.
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Network Timing Protocol (NTP) provides an accurate and consistent
timestamp to all switches within the intranet.
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Layer 2 traceroute eases troubleshooting by identifying the physical path that
a packet takes from the source device to a destination device.
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Crash Information Support enables the switch to generate a crash file for
improved troubleshooting.
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Show Interface Capabilities provides information on the configuration
capabilities of any interface.
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RTTMON-MIB allows users to monitor network performance between a Cisco
Catalyst switch and a remote device.
Cisco Network Assistant software
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Cisco Network Assistant software is free, standalone network management
application software that simplifies the administration of networks of up to 250
users. It supports a wide range of Cisco Catalyst intelligent switches from
Cisco Catalyst 2940 through Cisco Catalyst 4506. With Cisco Network
Assistant, users can manage Cisco Catalyst switches plus launch the device
managers of Cisco integrated services routers (ISRs) and Cisco Aironet
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WLAN access points by simply clicking their icon in the topology map.
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Cisco AVVID wizards use just a few user inputs to automatically configure the
switch to optimally handle different types of traffic: voice, video, multicast,
and/or high-priority data.
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A security wizard is provided to restrict unauthorized access to servers and
networks and to restrict certain applications on the network.
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One-click software upgrades can be performed across multiple switches
simultaneously, and configuration cloning enables rapid deployment of
networks.
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Cisco Network Assistant software supports multilayer feature configurations
such as ACPs and QoS parameters.
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Cisco Network Assistant Software Guide Mode assists users in the
configuration of powerful advanced features by providing step-by-step
instructions.
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Cisco Network Assistant software provides enhanced online help for context-
sensitive assistance.
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Easy-to-use GUI provides both a topology map and front-panel view of the
switches.
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Multidevice and multiport configuration capabilities allow network
administrators to save time by configuring features across multiple switches
and ports simultaneously.
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User-personalized interface allows users to modify polling intervals, table
views, and other settings within Cisco Network Assistant software and to
retain these settings the next time they use Cisco Network Assistant.
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Alarm notification provides automated e-mail notification of network errors
and alarm thresholds.