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Management
The new Cisco Express Setup feature simplifies the initial configuration of a switch. Users now
have the option to set up the switch through a Web browser, eliminating the need for more
complex terminal-emulation programs and knowledge of the command-line interface (CLI). Cisco
Express Setup reduces the cost of deployment by helping less-skilled personnel quickly and
simply set up switches.
Cisco Network Assistant is a PC-based network-management application optimized for LANs of
small and medium-sized businesses with up to 250 users. Cisco Network Assistant offers
centralized management of Cisco switches, routers, and WLAN access points. It supports a wide
range of Cisco Catalyst intelligent switches from Cisco Catalyst 2950 through Cisco Catalyst 4506.
Through a user-friendly GUI, users can configure and manage a wide array of switch functions and
start the device manager of Cisco routers and Cisco wireless access points. A few mouse clicks
enable the Cisco recommended security, availability, and QoS features without the need to consult
a detailed design guide. The Security wizard automatically restricts unauthorized access to servers
with sensitive data. Smartports and wizards save hours of time for network administrators,
eliminate human errors, and help ensure that the configuration of the switch is optimized for these
applications. Available at no cost, Cisco Network Assistant can be downloaded from Cisco.com.
In addition to the Cisco Network Assistant, the Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series switches provide for
extensive management using SNMP network-management platforms such as CiscoWorks LAN
Management Solution (LMS). LMS is a suite of powerful management tools that simplify the
configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Cisco networks. It integrates
these capabilities into a world-class solution for improving the accuracy and efficiency of your
operations staff, while increasing the overall availability of your network. LMS supports over 400
different device types providing:
Network discovery, topology views, end-station tracking, and VLAN management
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Real-time network fault analysis with easy-to-deploy device specific best-practice templates
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Hardware and software inventory management, centralized configuration tools, and syslog
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monitoring
Network response time and availability monitoring and tracking
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Real-time device, link, and port traffic management, analysis, and reporting
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Cisco Catalyst 3560 SFP Interconnect Cable
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 SFP Interconnect Cable (see Figure 2) provides for a low-cost point-to-
point Gigabit Ethernet connection between Cisco Catalyst 3560 switches. The 50cm cable is an
alternative to using SFP transceivers when interconnecting Cisco Catalyst 3560 switches through
their SFP ports over a short distance.
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