Cisco Systems OL-8122-01 Switch Management Options, Hardware Requirements, Software Requirements

Chapter 1 Introduction

Switch Management Options

Hardware Requirements

Table 1-2lists the minimum hardware requirements for running the device manager.

Table 1-2	Hardware Requirements
Processor Speed		DRAM	Number of Colors	Resolution	Font Size
Intel Pentium II1		64 MB2	256	1024 x 768	Small

1.We recommend Intel Pentium 4.

2.We recommend 256-MB DRAM.

Software Requirements

Table 1-3lists the supported operating systems and browsers for using the device manager. The device manager verifies the browser version when starting a session to ensure that the browser is supported.

You should disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser software and any wireless clients running on your PC.

Table 1-3	Supported Operating Systems and Browsers
Operating System		Microsoft Internet Explorer1	Netscape Navigator
Windows 2000		5.5 or 6.0	7.1
Windows XP		5.5 or 6.0	7.1

1. Service Pack 1 or higher is required for Internet Explorer 5.5.

Switch Management Options

In addition to the device manager GUI, you can also use these tools to manage the switch:

•Cisco Network Assistant, page 1-12

•Simple Network Management Protocol, page 1-13

	User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
OL-8122-01		1-11