Chapter 1 Using The Command-Line Interface; Type Of Memory; Platforms - Cisco Catalyst 2950 Command Reference Manual

Using the Command-Line Interface
The Catalyst 2950 switches are supported by Cisco IOS software. This chapter describes how to use the
switch command-line interface (CLI) to configure the software features.
For a complete description of the commands that support these features, see
Commands."
Command Summary.
For task-oriented configuration steps, refer to the Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration
Guide for this release.
The switches are preconfigured and begin forwarding packets as soon as they are attached to compatible
devices.
By default, all ports belong to virtual LAN (VLAN) 1. Access to the switch itself is also through
VLAN 1, which is the default management VLAN. The management VLAN is configurable. You
manage the switch by using Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, web-based management, and Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP) through devices connected to ports assigned to the management
VLAN.

Type of Memory

The switch Flash memory stores the Cisco IOS software image, the startup and private configuration
files, and helper files.

Platforms

This IOS release runs on a variety of switches. For a complete list, refer to the Release Notes for the
Catalyst 2950 Switch.
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For more information on Cisco IOS Release 12.1, refer to the Cisco IOS Release 12.1
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