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Catalyst 3750 SwitchSoftware Configuration Guide
OL-8550-09
CONTENTS
Preface xlix
Audience xlix
Purpose xlix
Conventions l
Related Publications l
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines lii
CHAPTER
1Overview 1-1
Features 1-1
Ease-of-Deployment and Ease-of-Use 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 1-10
QoS and CoS Features 1-13
Layer3 Features 1-14
Power over Ethernet Features 1-15
Monitoring Features 1-15
Default Settings After Initial Switch Configuration 1-17
Network Configuration Examples 1-20
Design Concepts for Using the Switch 1-20
Small to Medium-Sized Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches 1-25
Large Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches 1-26
Multidwelling Network Using Catalyst 3750 Switches 1-28
Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transport Configuration 1-29
Where to Go Next 1-30
CHAPTER
2Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Understanding Command Modes 2-1
Understanding the Help System 2-3
Understanding Abbreviated Commands 2-4