Hardware Requirements; Software Requirements; Switch Management Options - Cisco Catalyst Express 500-24LC User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Switch Management Options

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Table 1-2 lists the minimum hardware requirements for running the device
manager.
Table 1-2 Hardware Requirements
Processor Speed
1
Intel Pentium II
1. We recommend Intel Pentium 4.
2. We recommend 256-MB DRAM.
Table 1-3 lists the supported operating systems and browsers for using the device
manager. The device manager verifies the browser version when starting a session
to ensure that the browser is supported.
You should disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser
software and any wireless clients running on your PC.
Table 1-3 Supported Operating Systems and Browsers
Operating System
Windows 2000
Windows XP
1. Service Pack 1 or higher is required for Internet Explorer 5.5.
In addition to the device manager GUI, you can also use these tools to manage the
switch:
Cisco Network Assistant, page 1-12
•
Simple Network Management Protocol, page 1-13
•
DRAM Number of Colors
2
64 MB 256
Microsoft Internet Explorer
5.5 or 6.0
5.5 or 6.0
User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
Switch Management Options
Resolution Font Size
1024 x 768 Small
1
Netscape Navigator
7.1
7.1
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