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Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, Cisco MGX 8830, and Cisco MGX 8880 Configuration Guide
Release 5.0.10, OL-3845-01 Rev. B0, August 16, 2004
CONTENTS
About This Guide xxvii
Objectives xxvii
Audience xxvii
Organization xxvii
Conventions xxviii
Documentation xxix
Documentation Notes for the April 2004 Product Releases xxix
Related Documentation xxx
Technical Manual Order of Use xxx
Technical Manual Titles and Descriptions xxxi
Obtaining Documentation xliii
Cisco.com xliii
Ordering Documentation xliii
Finding Documentation for Cisco MGX, BPX, SES, and CWM Products xliii
Changes to This Document xliv
Documentation Feedback xlvi
Obtaining Technical Assistance xlvi
Cisco TAC Website xlvi
Opening a TAC Case xlvii
TAC Case Priority Definitions xlvii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xlvii
CHAPTER 1 Preparing for Configuration 1-1
Cisco MGX Switch Features 1-3
Typical Topologies 1-10
Core Switch 1-11
Multiservice Edge Aggregation 1-11
DSL Aggregation 1-13
Configuration Overview 1-13
Collecting Information 1-14
Unique Switch Name 1-14
IP Addressing Plan 1-14
ATM Addressing Plan 1-14
Administrator Data 1-15