Cisco Systems 2960 specifications Management Options, Security Slots, 1-20

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Management Options

Security Slots

The Catalyst 2960-8TC-L, 2960G-8TC-L, and 2960PD-8TT-L switches have security slots on the left and right side panels. You can install an optional cable lock, such as the type that is used to secure a laptop computer, to secure either or both sides of the switch.

Figure 1-20shows the slot on a left-side panel.

Figure 1-20 Switch Left Panel

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Management Options

The Catalyst 2960 switches offer several management options:

•Cisco Network Assistant

Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application optimized for LANs of small and medium-sized businesses. Network Assistant offers centralized management of Cisco switches ranging from the Catalyst 2950 switch to the Catalyst 4506 switch. Through the GUI, you can configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches.

Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/networkassistant

For information on starting Network Assistant, see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant guide on Cisco.com.

•Device manager

You can use the device manager, which is in the switch memory, to manage individual and standalone switches. Device manager is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. For more information, see the device manager online help.

Catalyst 2960 Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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