Security Slots; Management Options - Cisco Catalyst 2960 Hardware Installation Manual

Management Options

Security Slots

The Catalyst 2960-8TC-L, 2960G-8TC-L, and 2960PD-8TT-L switches have security slots on the left
and right side panels. You can install an optional cable lock, such as the type that is used to secure a
laptop computer, to secure either or both sides of the switch.
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Management Options
The Catalyst 2960 switches offer several management options:
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shows the slot on a left-side panel.
Switch Left Panel
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Security slot
Cisco Network Assistant
Network Assistant is a PC-based network management GUI application optimized for LANs of
small and medium-sized businesses. Network Assistant offers centralized management of Cisco
switches ranging from the Catalyst 2950 switch to the Catalyst 4506 switch. Through the GUI, you
can configure and manage switch clusters or standalone switches.
Network Assistant is available at no cost and can be downloaded from this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/networkassistant
For information on starting Network Assistant, see the Getting Started with Cisco Network Assistant
guide on Cisco.com.
Device manager
You can use the device manager, which is in the switch memory, to manage individual and
standalone switches. Device manager is a web interface that offers quick configuration and
monitoring. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web
browser. For more information, see the device manager online help.
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