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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xxvii
Audience xxvii
Purpose xxvii
Organization xxviii
Conventions xxx
Related Publications xxxi
Obtaining Documentation xxxi
World Wide Web xxxi
Documentation CD-ROM xxxi
Ordering Documentation xxxii
Documentation Feedback xxxii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxxii
Cisco.com xxxiii
Technical Assistance Center xxxiii
Cisco TAC Web Site xxxiii
Cisco TAC Escalation Center xxxiv
CHAPTER
1Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Management Options 1-5
Management Interface Options 1-5
Advantages of Using CMS and Clustering Switches 1-6
Network Configuration Examples 1-7
Design Concepts 1-7
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Mixed Switches 1-11
Large Network Using Only Catalyst 3550 Switches 1-13
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3550 Switch es 1-14
CHAPTER
2Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
IOS Command Modes 2-1
Getting Help 2-3
Abbreviating Commands 2-3
Using no and default Forms of Commands 2-4