Using Different Versions Of Cms; Where To Go Next - Cisco WS-C2955T-12 Software Manual

Chapter 2 Getting Started with CMS

Using Different Versions of CMS

When managing switch clusters through CMS, remember that clusters can have a mix of switch models
using different IOS releases and that CMS in earlier IOS releases and on different switch platforms might
look and function differently from CMS in this IOS release.
When you select Device > Device Manager for a cluster member, a new browser session is launched,
and the CMS version for that switch is displayed.
Here are examples of how CMS can differ between IOS releases and switch platforms:
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Refer to the documentation specific to the switch and its IOS release for descriptions of the CMS version
you are using.

Where to Go Next

Before configuring the switch, refer to these places for start-up information:
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The rest of this guide provides information about and CLI procedures for the software features supported
in this release. For CMS procedures and window descriptions, refer to the online help.
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On Catalyst switches running Release 12.0(5)WC2 or earlier or Release 12.1(6)EA1 or earlier, the
CMS versions in those software releases might appear similar but are not the same as this release.
For example, the Topology view in this release is not the same as the Topology view or Cluster View
in those earlier software releases.
CMS on the Catalyst 1900 and Catalyst 2820 switches is referred to as Switch Manager. Cluster
management options are not available on these switches. This is the earliest version of CMS.
Switch release notes on Cisco.com
(http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/c2900xl/index.htm):
– CMS software requirements
– Procedures for running the setup program
Procedures for browser configuration
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– Procedures for accessing CMS
Chapter 4, "General Switch Administration"
Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide
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