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Introduction.......................................................................................................................................10
Layer 3 Switching ............................................................................................................................10
The Functions of a Layer 3 Switch.................................................................................................11
Features ..........................................................................................................................................11
Ports .............................................................................................................................................11
Performance Features......................................................................................................................11
Layer 2 Features ...........................................................................................................................11
Layer 3 Switch Features................................................................................................................12
Traffic Classification and Prioritization ..........................................................................................13
Management .................................................................................................................................13
Optional Redundant Power Supply................................................................................................14
Fast Ethernet Technology ................................................................................................................14
Gigabit Ethernet Technology............................................................................................................14
Unpacking and Setup.........................................................................................................................15
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................15
Installation ......................................................................................................................................15
Desktop or Shelf Installation .........................................................................................................15
Rack Installation...........................................................................................................................16
Power on..........................................................................................................................................17
Power Failure ................................................................................................................................17
Identifying External Components .......................................................................................................18
Front Panel......................................................................................................................................18
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................18
Side Panels......................................................................................................................................19
Optional Plug-in Modules ................................................................................................................19
1000BASE-T Module.....................................................................................................................19
1000BASE-SX Fiber Module .........................................................................................................20
1000BASE-LX Fiber Module..........................................................................................................20
GBIC Two-Port Module..................................................................................................................21
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................21
Connecting The Switch.......................................................................................................................22
Switch to End Node .........................................................................................................................22
Switch to Hub or Switch ..................................................................................................................22
10BASE-T Device ..........................................................................................................................23
100BASE-TX Device......................................................................................................................23
Switch Management and Operating Concepts ....................................................................................24
Local Console Management .............................................................................................................24
Diagnostic (console) port (RS-232 DCE).........................................................................................24
IP Addresses and SNMP Community Names ....................................................................................25
Traps...............................................................................................................................................26
SNMP ..............................................................................................................................................27
MIBs................................................................................................................................................28
Packet Forwarding...........................................................................................................................28
Filtering...........................................................................................................................................29
Spanning Tree .................................................................................................................................30
Link Aggregation..............................................................................................................................35
VLANs .............................................................................................................................................37
IP Addresses....................................................................................................................................41
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