Appendix C Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program

Entering the Initial Configuration Information

Step 7 Enter the interface name (physical interface or VLAN name) of the interface that connects to the management network, and press Return. For this release, always use vlan1 as that interface.

Enter interface name used to connect to the

management network from the above interface summary: vlan1

Step 8 Configure the interface by entering the switch IP address and subnet mask and pressing Return. The IP address and subnet masks shown are examples.

Configuring interface vlan1:

Configure IP on this interface? [yes]: yes

IP address for this interface: 10.4.120.106

Subnet mask for this interface [255.0.0.0]: 255.0.0.0

Step 9 Enter Y to configure the switch as the cluster command switch. Enter N to configure it as a member switch or as a standalone switch.

If you enter N, the switch appears as a candidate switch in the Network Assistant GUI. You can configure the switch as a command switch later through the CLI, the device manager, or the Network Assistant application. To configure it later, enter no.

Would you like to enable as a cluster command switch? [yes/no]: no

You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch, and the switch displays its initial configuration. This is an example of output that appears:

The following configuration command script was created: hostname switch1

enable secret 5 $1$Ulq8$DlA/OiaEbl90WcBPd9cOn1 enable password enable_password

line vty 0 15

password terminal-password no snmp-server

!

no ip routing

!

interface Vlan1 no shutdown

ip address 10.4.120.106 255.0.0.0

!

interface GigabitEthernet1/0/1

!

interface GigabitEthernet1/0/2

interface GigabitEthernet1/0/3

!

...<output abbreviated>

!

interface GigabitEthernet1/0/23

!

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3750-E, 3560-E specifications

Cisco Systems RPS (Redundant Power System) 2300, along with the 3750-E and 3560-E series switches, represents a significant technological advancement in enterprise networking. These devices are designed to enhance network reliability, scalability, and efficiency, making them integral components in modern enterprise infrastructures.

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