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Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switch Software Configuration Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface xliii
Audience xliii
Purpose xliii
Conventions xliii
Related Publications xliv
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines xlvi
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 1-7
VLAN Features 1-8
Security Features 1-8
QoS and CoS Features 1-10
Layer3 Features 1-11
Power over Ethernet Features 1-12
Monitoring Features 1-13
Default Settings After Initial Switch Configur ation 1-13
Network Configuration Examples 1-16
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-16
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switches 1-23
Large Network Using Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switches 1-26
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3750-E Switc hes 1-29
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-3 0
Where to Go Next 1-31
CHAPTER
2Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3