Cisco Catalyst 3850 Manual page 15

Ease of Deployment
Figure 2
operates as a Layer 2 switch, not many differences occur in the configuration between the campus or
branch deployment cases. Differences in the configuration are noted in the best practice procedures.
Figure 2
Cisco Catalyst Switch Configuration Workflow
This document focuses on configuring a switch network and is organized in a workflow pattern,
beginning with the initial configuration of a switch after it is racked, mounted, connected, and powered
on, and ending with monitoring system health.
Figure 3
See the Switch Hardware Installation Guide for information on how to install a switch.
shows a branch deployment, where the switch is connected to a router (ISR). Because the switch
LAN Access Switch Topology with Distribution Router
Voice VLAN 11
Data VLAN 10
Desktop user
Data VLAN 10
behind IP phone
Desktop user
direct connect
Data VLAN 10
Printer
Wireless access
shows the best-practice configurations described in this document.
Best Practice User Guide for the Catalyst 3850 and Catalyst 3650 Switch Series
Catalyst 3850 stack in access
Switch management
VLAN 100
Access point VLAN 12
Cisco Catalyst Switch Configuration Workflow
Dual redundant
routers running
HSRP
Trunk link
Native VLAN 999
All VLANs included
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