Initial Switch Configuration; Switch Software Releases - Cisco WS-C2955T-12 Software Manual

Initial Switch Configuration

Initial Switch Configuration
Initial switch configuration involves these tasks:
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After you have assigned IP information to the switch, you can run the switch on its default settings
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For more information about IP information, see the
more information about passwords, see the
Passwords and Privilege Levels" section on page

Switch Software Releases

The switch software is regularly updated with new features and bug fixes, and you might want to upgrade
your Catalyst 2900 XL or Catalyst 3500 XL switch with the latest software release. New software releases
are posted on Cisco.com and are available through authorized resellers. Cisco also supplies a TFTP
server that you can download from Cisco.com.
Before upgrading a switch, first find out the version of the software that the switch is running. You can
do this by selecting Reports > Inventory, or by using the show version user EXEC command.
Knowing the software version is important, especially for:
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Refer to the release notes (http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/c2900xl/index.htm) for
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Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide
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Cabling the switch to a network management station, as described in the switch hardware
installation guide.
Using the setup program to configure basic IP connectivity and access to the switch. The setup
program needs this switch information:
– IP address. The switch uses IP address information to communicate with the local routers and
the Internet. You also need a switch IP address if you plan to use CMS to configure and manage
the switch.
Subnet mask (IP netmask)
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Default gateway (router)
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Password
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If you plan to use the switch in a switch cluster, the setup program also prompts for the name and
password of the cluster.
Complete information about the setup program is in the release notes
(http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/c2900xl/index.htm).
(For CMS users) Downloading the correct browser plug-in and configuring your Netscape or
Internet Explorer browser. Complete information about the browser and plug-in requirements and
procedures are in the release notes
(http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/c2900xl/index.htm).
4-2) or configure any settings to meet your network requirements.
Compatibility reasons (for example, for switch clusters)
LRE and non-LRE Catalyst 2900 XL switches, which do not share the same software image. The
LRE-only image cannot be installed on non-LRE switches. The non-LRE image does not include LRE
functionality and therefore should not be installed on LRE switches.
Switch requirements
Switch upgrade guidelines and procedures
Chapter 4
"Changing IP Information" section on page
"Accessing CMS" section on page 2-32
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General Switch Administration
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