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• Cisco Virtual Trunking Protocol (VTP) supports
dynamic VLANs and dynamic trunk configuration
across all switches
• Command-Line-Interface (CLI) support provides
common user interfaces and command sets across all
Catalyst series switches and Cisco routers
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) enables a CiscoWorks
network management station to automatically discover
the switch in a network topology
Superior Manageability
• Built-in Web-based Cisco Cluster Management Suite
(CSM) software provides an easy-to-use Web-based
management interface througha standard browser such
as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and
Telnetinterface supportdelivers comprehensivein-band
management, and a CLI-based management console
provides detailed out-of-band management
• Manageable through CiscoWorks2000 network
management software on a per-port and per-switch
basis, providing a common management interface for
Cisco routers, switches, and hubs
• 8 MB DRAM and 4 MB Flash memory on board enable
theaddition of acontinuous streamof featureupgrades,
maximizing customer investments
• Embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON) software
agent supports four RMON groups (History, Statistics,
Alarms, and Events) for enhanced traffic management,
monitoring, and analysis
• Support for all nine RMON groups through use of a
Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) port that permits traffic
monitoring of a single port, a group of ports, or the
entire switch from a single network analyzer or
RMON probe
• Domain Name System (DNS) client support provides
IP address resolution with user-defined device names
• TrivialFileTransfer Protocol (TFTP) reduces the cost of
administering software upgrades by downloading from
a centralized location
• NetworkTimeProtocol(NTP)providesanaccurateand
consistent timestamp to all switches within the intranet
• MultifunctionLEDsperport forport status,half-duplex/
full-duplex indication, switch-level status LEDs for
system, redundant power supply (RPS), and bandwidth
utilization provide a comprehensive and convenient
visual management system
• Spanning Tree Root Guard(STRG) preventsdevices not
in the network administrator’s or service provider’s
control from becoming STP root nodes by configuring
STRG on device ports it does control
• VTP pruning limits broadcasts on VTP trunks. When
VTPpruningisenabled,broadcasttrafficisfloodedonly
on trunk links required to reach the destination devices
Redundancy
• Cisco Uplink Fast technology ensures quick failover
recovery, enhancing overall network stability and
reliability
• Cross-Stack Uplink Fast (CSUF) technology provides
increased redundancy and network resiliency through
fast-spanning-tree convergence (less than two seconds)
across a stack of switches using Gigastack GBICs
• IEEE 802.1D Spanning-Tree Protocol support for
redundant backbone connections and loop-free
networks simplifies network configuration and
improves fault tolerance
• Redundant stacking connections support for a
redundant loopback connection in top and bottom
switches in a stack
• Support for optional Cisco 600-watt redundant AC
power system provides a backup power source for
up to four units for improved fault tolerance and
network uptime
Security
• Support for TACACS+ authentication enables
centralized control of the switch and restricts
unauthorized users from altering the configuration
• MAC-based port-level security prevents unauthorized
stations from accessing the switch
• User-selectable address learning mode simplifies
configuration and enhances security
• Multilevel security on console access prevents
unauthorized users from altering the switch
configurations
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