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Network Management Tools
The Cisco Catalyst 2350 Series Switches offer both a command-line interface (CLI) for detailed
configuration and Cisco Network Assistant, a PC-based tool for quick, centralized view of the
network through an easy-to-use GUI. In addition, CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS)
supports the 2350 Series for network-wide management.
Cisco Network Assistant
A PC-based network management application designed for small and medium-sized business
(SMB) networks with up to 250 users, Cisco Network Assistant offers centralized network
management and configuration capabilities. Cisco Network Assistant features an intuitive GUI
where users can easily apply common services across Cisco switches, routers, and access points.
Cisco Network Assistant is a tool for:
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Configuration management
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Troubleshooting advice
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Inventory reports
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Event notification
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Network security settings
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Password synchronization
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Drag-and-drop Cisco IOS Software upgrades
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Secure wireless
For detailed information about Cisco Network Assistant, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/cna.
CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS)
CiscoWorks LMS is a suite of powerful management tools that simplify the configuration,
administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. CiscoWorks LMS integrates
these capabilities into a world-class solution for improving the accuracy and efficiency of your
operations staff, while increasing the overall availability of your network. LMS supports over 400
different device types, including the Cisco Catalyst 2350 Series Switches. LMS provides:
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Network discovery, topology views, end-station tracking, and VLAN management
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Real-time network fault analysis, with easy-to-deploy, device-specific best-practice
templates
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Hardware and software inventory management, centralized configuration tools, and Syslog
monitoring
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Network response time and availability monitoring and tracking
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Real-time device, link, and port traffic management, analysis, and reporting
For detailed information about CiscoWorks LMS, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps2425/index.html.
Cisco Catalyst 3560 SFP Interconnect Cable
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 SFP Interconnect Cable (see Figure 3) provides for a low-cost point-to-
point Gigabit Ethernet connection between 2350 Series switches. The 50-cm cable is an
alternative to using SFP transceivers when interconnecting 2350 Series switches through their
SFP ports over a short distance.