Configuring Virtual Switching Systems - Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Virtual Switching Systems

This chapter describes how to configure a virtual switching system (VSS) for the Catalyst 4500 series
switch (Supervisor Engine 7-E, Supervisor Engine 7L-E, Supervisor Engine 8-E, Supervisor Engine
8L-E, Catalyst 4500-X). VSS is supported on Cisco Release IOS XE 3.4.0SG and later.
For complete syntax and usage information for virtual switch commands used in this chapter, see the
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publication at this location:
Cisco IOS Virtual Switch Command Reference
For complete syntax and usage information for the switch commands used in this chapter, see the
Cisco IOS Command Reference Guides for the Catalyst 4500 Series
If a command is not in the Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Command Reference , you can locate it in
the
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Understanding Virtual Switching Systems
These sections describe a VSS:
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Cisco IOS Master Command List, All
Understanding Virtual Switching Systems, page 5-1
VSS Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 5-28
Configuring a VSS, page 5-30
In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) on a VSS, page 5-56
License Upgrade on a VSS, page 5-85
VSS Overview, page 5-2
VSS Redundancy, page 5-10
Multichassis EtherChannels, page 5-13
Packet Handling, page 5-15
System Monitoring, page 5-19
Dual-Active Detection, page 5-23
Configuring a Recovery IP Address, page 5-25
Catalyst 4500 Series Switch, Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide - Cisco IOS XE 3.9.xE and IOS 15.2(5)Ex
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