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Chapter 2 Product Overview
Management Options
• Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI)
The switch CLI is based on Cisco IOS software and is enhanced to support
desktop-switching features. You can fully configure and monitor the switch
and switch cluster members from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by
connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by
using Telnet from a remote management station. Refer to the command
reference on Cisco.com for more information.
• SmartPort Macros
SmartPort macros provide a convenient way to save and share common
switch configurations. You can use SmartPort macros to enable features and
settings based on the location of a switch in the network and for mass
configuration deployments across the network.
Cisco provides a collection of pretested, Cisco-recommended baseline
SmartPort macros for Catalyst switches. You can use the macros to build and
deploy Cisco-recommended network designs and configurations. For more
information about SmartPort macros, refer to the software configuration
guide and the SmartPort information available on Cisco.com.
• CiscoView application
The CiscoView device-management application displays the switch image
that you can use to set configuration parameters and to view switch status and
performance information. The CiscoView application, which you purchase
separately, can be a standalone application or part of an SNMP platform.
Refer to the CiscoView documentation for more information.
• SNMP network management
You can manage switches from a SNMP-compatible management station that
is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager. The switch
supports a comprehensive set of Management Information Base (MIB)
extensions and four Remote Monitoring (RMON) groups. Refer to the
software configuration guide on Cisco.com and the documentation that came
with your SNMP application for more information.