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Cisco Smart Configuration provides a single point of management for a group of switches and in addition
adds the ability to archive and backup configuration files to a file server or switch allowing seamless zero
touch switch replacement.
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Cisco Smart Troubleshooting is an extensive array of debug diagnostic commands and system health
checks within the switch, including Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) and Onboard Failure Logging
(OBFL).
Easy to Use Deployment and Control Features
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Embedded Event Manager (EEM) is a powerful and flexible feature that provides real-time network event
detection and onboard automation. Using EEM, customers can adapt the behavior of their network devices
to align with their business needs. This feature requires IP Base feature set.
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IP service-level agreements (SLAs) enable customers to assure new business-critical IP applications, as
well as IP services that utilize data, voice, and video, in an IP network. This feature requires IP Services
feature set.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) autoconfiguration of multiple switches through a boot
server eases switch deployment.
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Automatic QoS (AutoQoS) simplifies QoS configuration in voice over IP (VoIP) networks by issuing
interface and global switch commands to detect Cisco IP phones, classify traffic, and help enable egress
queue configuration.
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Stacking master configuration management and Cisco StackWise technology helps ensure that all
switches are automatically upgraded when the master switch receives a new software version. Automatic
software version checking and updating help ensure that all stack members have the same software
version.
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Autonegotiation on all ports automatically selects half- or full-duplex transmission mode to optimize
bandwidth.
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Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) facilitates dynamic trunk configuration across all switch ports.
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Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) automates the creation of Cisco Fast EtherChannel
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groups or Gigabit
EtherChannel groups to link to another switch, router, or server.
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Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows the creation of Ethernet channeling with devices that
conform to IEEE 802.3ad. This feature is similar to Cisco EtherChannel technology and PAgP.
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Automatic media-dependent interface crossover (MDIX) automatically adjusts transmit and receive
pairs if an incorrect cable type (crossover or straight-through) is installed.
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Unidirectional Link Detection Protocol (UDLD) and Aggressive UDLD allow unidirectional links caused
by incorrect fiber-optic wiring or port faults to be detected and disabled on fiber-optic interfaces.
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Switching Database Manager (SDM) templates for access, routing, and VLAN deployment allow the
administrator to easily maximize memory allocation to the desired features based on deployment-specific
requirements.
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Local Proxy Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) works in conjunction with Private VLAN Edge to
minimize broadcasts and maximize available bandwidth.
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VLAN1 minimization allows VLAN1 to be disabled on any individual VLAN trunk.