
• Autosensing on each port detects the speed of the attached
device and automatically configures the port for 10 or 100 Mbps
operation, easing the deployment of the switch in mixed
10BASE-T and 100BASE-T environments.
• Autonegotiation on all 10/100 ports automatically selects half-
or full-duplex transmission mode to optimize bandwidth.
• Default configuration stored in Flash memory ensures that the
switch can be connected to the network and pass traffic with
minimal user intervention, and preserves the configuration data in
case of power outages.
Integrated Cisco IOS Switching Software
• CGMP Fast Leave software allows end stations to quickly exit
from a multicast session, reducing superfluous traffic on the
network.
• Bandwidth aggregation through Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit
EtherChannel technology enhances fault tolerance andoffers up
to 800 Mbps and 4 Gbps of bandwidth between switches, and to
routers and individual servers.
• Per-port broadcast storm control prevents faulty end stations
from degrading overall systems performance with broadcast
storms.
• Command-line interface (CLI) support provides common user
interface and a command set with Catalyst 5000, 5500 and 8500
series switches and all Cisco routers.
Comprehensive Manageability
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Telnet
interface support delivers comprehensive in-band manage-
ment, and the Cisco IOS CLI-based management console
provides detailed out-of-band management.
• Cisco Visual Switch Manager, a built-in Hypertext Transfer
Protocol (HTTP) server, provides an ease-of-use Web-based
management interface through a standard browser such as
Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer.
• The switch is manageable through CiscoWorks Windows and
CiscoWorks 2000 network management software on a per-port
and per-switch basis, providing a common management
interface for Cisco routers, switches, and hubs.
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) enables a CiscoWorks
network management station to automatically discover
the switch in a network topology.
• An embedded Remote Monitoring (RMON) software agent
supports four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms, and
events) for enhanced traffic management, monitoring, and
analysis.
• Cisco IOS software supports all nine RMON groups through
use of a Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port, which permits
high-performance traffic monitoring of a single port, a group of
ports, or the entire switch from a single network analyzer or
RMON probe.
• Autoconfiguration eases deployment of switches in the network
by automatically configuring multiple switches across a
network via a boot server.
• Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) reduces the cost of
administering software upgrades by enabling downloads from a
centralized location.
• Each port includes a multifunction LED for port status,
half-duplex/full-duplex, and 10BASE-T/100BASE-T
indications as well as switch-level status LEDs for system,
module status, redundant power supply (RPS), and bandwidth
utilization, providing a comprehensive and convenient visual
management system.
Security and Redundancy
• IEEE 802.1D Spanning-Tree Protocol support for redundant
backbone connections and loop-free networks simplifies
network configuration and improves fault tolerance.
• MAC-based port level security prevents unauthorized stations
from accessing a switch.
• The user-selectable address learning mode simplifies
configuration and enhances security.
• Support for the 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.
• Multilevel security on the console access prevents unauthorized
users from altering the switch configuration.
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