Features And Benefits - Cisco Catalyst Express 500-24LC User Manual

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits
User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
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PoE connections from the switch provide both power and network access to
PoE-capable devices, such as IP phones and access points. PoE devices can
receive up to 15.4 W of power from their connections to the switch. PoE also helps
reduce cabling costs. You can place PoE devices where power outlets are not
available or are not convenient.
Multiple connections between the switches ensure that users maintain network
access if any of the switches becomes overused or unavailable.
A network administrator can manage the network onsite or remotely through the
device manager GUI (embedded in the Catalyst Express switches), through Cisco
Network Assistant, or through a Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP)-based network management application. For more information about
managing the switches, see the
the "Switch Management Options" section on page
For more information about how to optimize the connections in a Catalyst Express
network, see the "Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles" section on
page 3-2.
Hardware Features, page 1-5
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• Software Features, page 1-7
Device Manager GUI, page 1-8
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"Device Manager GUI" section on page 1-8
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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