Where To Go Next - Cisco IE 3000 Software Configuration Manual

Chapter 1 Overview
Cell Network—Redundant-Star Topology
In a redundant-star topology, every Layer 2 access switch has dual connections to a Layer 3 distribution
switch. Devices are connected to the Layer2 switches. See
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Where to Go Next

Before configuring the switch, review these sections for startup information:
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OL-13018-01
Any Layer 2 switch is always only two hops to another Layer 2 switch.
In the Layer 2 network, each switch has dual connections to the Layer 3 devices.
The Layer 2 network is maintained even if multiple connections are lost.
Cell Network–Redundant Star Topology
Catalyst 3750
Stackwise
Switch
Stack
IE
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Controllers, Drives,
and Remote I/O
Cell Zone
Chapter 2, "Using the Command-Line Interface"
Chapter 4, "Assigning the Switch IP Address and Default Gateway"
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Cisco IE 3000 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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