Preface
This preface describes who should read this document, how it is organized, and its conventions. The book also tells you how to obtain Cisco documents as well as how to obtain technical assistance.
Audience
This guide is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst 4500 series switches.
Organization
This guide is organized into the following chapters:
Related Documentation
The following publications are available for the Catalyst 4000 family and Catalyst 4500 series switches:
•Catalyst 4000 Series Switch Cisco IOS Installation Guide
•Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Installation Guide
•Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Module Installation Guide
•Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
•Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS System Message Guide
•Release Notes for the Catalyst 4500 Series
•Cisco IOS configuration guides and command references—Use these publications to help you configure Cisco IOS software features not described in the preceding publications:
–Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide
–Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference
–Interface Configuration Guide
–Interface Command Reference
–Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 1, 2, and 3
–Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 1, 2, and 3
–Security Configuration Guide
–Security Command Reference
–Switching Services Configuration Guide
–Switching Services Command Reference
–Voice, Video, and Fax Applications Configuration Guide
–Voice, Video, and Fax Applications Command Reference
–Cisco IOS IP Configuration Guide
–Cisco IOS IP Command Reference
Conventions
This document uses the following typographical conventions:
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Commands, command options, and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font |
Command arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
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Command elements in square brackets are optional. |
{ x | y | z } |
Alternative keywords in command lines are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[ x | y | z ] |
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string |
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string because the string will include the quotation marks. |
screen font |
System displays are in screen font. |
boldface screen font |
Information you must enter verbatim is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font |
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
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This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example. |
^ |
Represents the key labeled Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
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Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
Notes use the following conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Caution
Means
reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Commands in Task Tables
Commands listed in task tables show only the relevant information for completing the task and not all available options for the command. For a complete description of a command, refer to the command in the Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference.
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