Preface
This preface describes who should read this document, how it is organized, and its conventions. The preface 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
Refer to the following documents for additional Catalyst 4500 series information:
•Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Documentation Home
http://www.cisco.com/go/cat4500/docs
•Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Documentation Home
http://www.cisco.com/go/cat4900/docs
•Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switches Documentation Home
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7009/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Hardware Documents
Installation guides and notes including specifications and relevant safety information are available at the following URLs:
•Catalyst 4500 Series Switches Installation Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/installation/guide/78-14409-08/4500inst.html
•Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches Installation Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/catalyst4500e/installation/guide/Eseries.html
•For information about individual switching modules and supervisors, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/module/guide/mod_inst.html
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/regulatory/compliance/78_13233.html
•Installation notes for specific supervisor engines or for accessory hardware are available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_installation_guides_list.html
•Catalyst 4900 and 4900M hardware installation information is available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/prod_installation_guides_list.html
•Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switches installation information is available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7009/prod_installation_guides_list.html
Software Documentation
Software release notes, configuration guides, command references, and system message guides are available at the following URLs:
•Catalyst 4500 release notes are available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_release_notes_list.html
•Catalyst 4900 release notes are available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/prod_release_notes_list.html
•Cisco ME4900 4900 Series Ethernet Switch release notes are available at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_11511.html
Software documents for the Catalyst 4500 Classic, Catalyst 4500 E-Series, Catalyst 4900, and
Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switches are available at the following URLs:
•Catalyst 4500 Series Software Configuration Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
•Catalyst 4500 Series Software Command Reference
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_command_reference_list.html
•Catalyst 4500 Series Software System Message Guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_system_message_guides_list.html
Cisco IOS Documentation
Platform-independent Cisco IOS documentation may also apply to the Catalyst 4500 and 4900 switches. These documents are available at the following URLs:
•Cisco IOS configuration guides, Release 12.x
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
•Cisco IOS command references, Release 12.x
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/prod_command_reference_list.html
You can also use the Command Lookup Tool at:
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/CLILookup/cltSearchAction.do
•Cisco IOS system messages, version 12.x
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/products_system_message_guides_list.html
You can also use the Error Message Decoder tool at:
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Support/Errordecoder/index.cgi
•For information about MIBs, refer to:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
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. |
[ ] |
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. |
< > |
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.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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