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Supported Cisco Switches

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Supported Topologies for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Table 120

Supported Topologies for Cisco 6500 Series

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topology Type

 

Topology Discovery Technique

Topology Verification Technique

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Layer

 

CDP

CDP

The ports are tested on separate VNEs

 

 

 

 

by checking the VNE management IP.

 

 

 

 

CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)

 

 

 

 

includes any upper-layer techniques,

 

 

 

 

such as MAC in Ethernet. In this

 

 

 

 

technique the matching criteria is the

 

 

 

 

CDP neighboring information.

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Layer

 

Static

You can create a static link between

 

 

 

 

managed network elements by

 

 

 

 

selecting the two end ports of the

 

 

 

 

network elements. To create a static

 

 

 

 

topological link, select the exact

 

 

 

 

location of the two end ports (at both

 

 

 

 

ends of the link).

 

 

 

 

For information on creating a Static

 

 

 

 

link, see Cisco Active Network

 

 

 

 

Abstraction 4.0.2 User and

 

 

 

 

Administration Guide on Cisco.com:

 

 

 

 

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/

 

 

 

 

ps6776/products_user_guide_list.html

 

 

 

 

 

Ethernet

 

MAC address

Ethernet counters

MAC: Ethernet port MAC is

 

 

 

 

determined using bridge and ARP

 

 

 

 

tables. This technique discovers

 

 

 

 

links between routers and links

 

 

 

 

between router and switch. It does

 

 

 

 

not discover links between

 

 

 

 

switches.

 

 

 

 

Ethernet Counters: Based on the

 

 

 

 

unicast packets traffic signature.

 

 

 

 

 

MPLS

 

IP information

IP information

 

 

 

 

 

BGP

 

BGP information

BGP information

BGP information includes the local or

 

 

 

 

remote BGP Identifier and autonomous

 

 

 

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

Cisco Active Network Abstraction VNE Reference

 

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Contents Device Type SysObjectID Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series SwitchesTechnologies Schemes Supported Modules for Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series SwitchesSoftware Version Support Available Part Number Support AvailableMpls Mpls TE Technologies Event Name Supported Support Added ExpeditedCPU BGP Additional InformationCDP MplsFunctionality Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series SwitchesTelnet Device Type SysObjectID Yes Cisco ANA Component Overutilized Supported Modules for Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Switches100 Supported Topologies for Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Switches101 Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series SwitchesAvailable Description Version Supported Modules for Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series SwitchesDevice Type Software Support MinimumPOS Ospf103 104 Supported Topologies for Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches105 Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches106 Supported Modules for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series SwitchesIOS Support Available Description107 Part Number Support Available Description108 109 Technologies Schemes Application110 Supported Service Alarms for Cisco 6500 Series111 Supported Topologies for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches112 MEP Transport ProtocolsDescription Interfaces Used MIP114 Cisco ME 3400 Series Ethernet Access Switches115 116 117 Technique Additional Information118 119 Cisco Catalyst 3750 Metro Series Switches120 GLC-GE-100FX121 122 123 124 125 126
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Cisco Systems 2950 is a popular series of Ethernet switches that was initially released in the early 2000s, catering to the growing demand for efficient networking solutions in enterprise environments. Designed primarily for small to medium-sized businesses, the Cisco 2950 family emphasizes ease of use, versatility, and enhancement of network performance.

One of the main features of the Cisco 2950 series is its ability to provide Layer 2 switching capabilities. With support for multiple VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks), the 2950 allows network administrators to segment network traffic efficiently, improving security and performance without requiring additional hardware. Each switch in the 2950 series typically includes several 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports, enabling connections for various devices like computers, printers, and IP phones.

The 2950 series employs Cisco's IOS (Internetwork Operating System), which offers a robust command-line interface for configuration and management. This operating system provides a range of features such as Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical network traffic, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent loop creation within the network, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for combining multiple connections in a single logical link to enhance bandwidth and provide redundancy.

Another notable characteristic of the Cisco 2950 is its reliability and scalability. With options for up to 48 ports in a single switch, it can accommodate growing network demands without requiring significant infrastructure changes. Moreover, the switches in this series are designed to support various network topologies, allowing businesses to expand their networks seamlessly.

Security features play a significant role in the Cisco 2950’s design. The switches offer features like port security to restrict access based on MAC addresses, as well as 802.1x authentication to ensure that only authorized devices connect to the network. These security measures are crucial in protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with organizational policies.

In summary, Cisco Systems 2950 is a reliable and feature-rich Ethernet switch series suitable for small to medium-sized businesses seeking efficient networking solutions. With its extensive VLAN support, robust security features, and range of enterprise-level capabilities, the 2950 line continues to be a valuable asset in many networking environments despite the advancement of newer models. It embodies Cisco's commitment to providing scalable, versatile, and business-oriented networking products.