Installation guide
Chapter 2 Product Overview
Management Options
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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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These Cisco RPS models support the Catalyst 3550 switches:
• Cisco RPS 300 (model PWR300-AC-RPS-N1) supports the
Catalyst 3550-12T, 3550-12G, 3550-24, 3550-FX, and 3550-48 switches.
• Cisco RPS 675 (model PWR675-AC-RPS-N1) supports the
Catalyst 3550-12T, 3550-12G, 3550-24, 3550-FX, 3550-24PWR, and
3550-48 switches.
The Cisco RPS 300 does not support the Catalyst 3550-24-DC or 3550-24PWR
switch. The Cisco RPS 675 does not support the Catalyst 3550-24-DC switch.
The RPS 300 and RPS 675 models also support other Cisco devices. Refer to the
RPS documentation for more information.
Console Port
You can connect the switch to a PC by using the console port and the supplied
RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. If you want to connect the switch console port to a
terminal, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. You can
order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco.
Management Options
The Catalyst 3550 switches offer several management options:
• Cluster Management Suite (CMS)
CMS is a graphical user interface that can be launched from anywhere in your
network through a web browser such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft
Internet Explorer. CMS is already installed on the switch, and no additional
installation is required. From CMS, you can fully configure and monitor a
switch or switch clusters, display network topologies to gather link
information, and display switch images to modify switch- and port-level
settings. For more information, refer to the software configuration guide and
the release notes on Cisco.com and the online help for this application.