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Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Software Configuration Guide
OL-21521-01
CONTENTS
Preface xlix
Audience xlix
Purpose xlix
Conventions xlix
Related Publications l
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request li
CHAPTER
1Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Deployment Features 1-2
Performance Features 1-4
Management Options 1-5
Manageability Features 1-6
Availability and Redundancy Features 1-8
VLAN Features 1-9
Security Features 1-9
QoS and CoS Features 1-12
Layer 3 Features 1-14
Power over Ethernet Features 1-15
Monitoring Features 1-15
Default Settings After Initial Switch Configuration 1-16
Network Configuration Examples 1-19
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-19
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switches 1-26
Large Network Using Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switches 1-28
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3750-X Switches 1-31
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-32
Where to Go Next 1-33
CHAPTER
2Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands 2-3