Specifications

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Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Software Configuration Guide
Release 5.1, Part Number OL-6482-01, Rev. A0, January 25, 2005
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Configuring General Switch Features
This chapter describes how to set up general switch features that apply to multiple switch interfaces,
beginning with a configuration quickstart procedure, which introduces the configuration tasks. The
following sections provided detailed information on how to complete the configuration tasks.
Before you begin this chapter, keep the following statements in mind:
• The generic term “PXM” refers to both the PXM1E and the PXM45. If a procedure or step is specific
to one of these cards, it will be called out in the text.
• The generic term “MGX” refers to the MGX 8830, Cisco MGX 8830/B,
MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8850/B, and MGX 8950 switches and the Cisco MGX
8880 Media Gateway. If a procedure or step is specific to only one or two of these MGX switches,
it will be called out in the text.
• The procedures in this section apply to the MGX 8830, Cisco MGX 8830/B,
MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8850/B and MGX 8950 switches and the Cisco MGX
8880 Media Gateway. The PXM examples show a Cisco MGX 8850 switch, but you can apply these
examples to other switches. If an example does not apply to one of the three MGX switches, it will
be called out in the text.
Configuration Quickstart
The quickstart procedure is provided as an overview and as a quick reference for those who have already
configured MGX switches.