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Table 2 Availability and Orderability
Security and Redundancy
(continued)
Redundant stacking connections Support for a redundant loopback connection through secondary
GigaStack GBICs in top and bottom switches in a stack
IEEE 802.1D Spanning-Tree Protocol Supports redundant backbone connections andloop-free networks,
simplifies network configuration, and improves fault tolerance
Cisco Uplink Fast technology (Enterprise Edition only) Ensures quick failover recovery, enhancing overall network stability
and reliability
MTBF exceeds 150,000 hours Designed to provide the highest reliability for maximum network
uptime
Cisco 600-watt redundant AC power system option Provides a backup power source for up to four separate units for
improved fault tolerance and network uptime
Warranty Lifetime limited warranty Backed by Cisco’s service and support and the technology
leadership that extends the reach of networks worldwide
Model Description
Limited
Availability
General
Availability
Base Units
WS-C3512 XL-A Catalyst 3512 XL-A: 12-port 10/100 switch with two fixed GBIC-based 1000BaseX uplinks (Standard Edition) May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C3512 XL-EN Catalyst 3512 XL-EN: 12-port 10/100 switch with twofixed GBIC-based 1000BaseX uplinks (Enterprise Edition) May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C3524 XL-A Catalyst 3524 XL-A: 24-port 10/100 switch with two fixed GBIC-based 1000BaseX uplinks (Standard Edition) May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C3524 XL-EN Catalyst 3524 XL-EN: 24-port 10/100 switch with two fixed GBIC-based 1000BaseX uplinks (Enterprise Edition) May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C3508G-XL-A Catalyst 3508 XL-A: eight-port GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit switch (Standard Edition) May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C3508G-XL-EN Catalyst 3508 XL-EN: eight-port GBIC-based 1000BaseX Gigabit switch (Enterprise Edition) May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
GBICs
WS-X3500-XL GigaStack GBIC: Gigabit Ethernet Stacking GBIC for Catalyst 3500 XL and gigabit-enabled
Catalyst 2900 XL switches
June 11, 1999 Early August 1999
WS-G5484= SX GBIC: 1000BaseSX short wavelength GBIC (multimode fiber only) Now Now
WS-G5486= LX/LH GBIC: 1000BaseLX/LH, long wavelength/long haul GBIC (single or multimode fiber) Now Now
CAB-GS-1M 1 meter cable for GigaStack GBIC June 11, 1999 Early August 1999
Software Upgrade Kits
WS-C3500-SA6-EN Catalyst 3500 XL Enterprise Edition Software Upgrade, single system license May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C3500-SA6-10-EN Catalyst 3500 XL Enterprise Edition Software Upgrade, ten system license May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
WS-C2900-SA6-CM Catalyst 2900 XL Command Software Upgrade May 27, 1999 Late June 1999
Table 1 Features and Benefits Summary: Catalyst 3500 Series XL (Continued)
Feature Description Benefit
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