About This Guide

This guide introduces the Cisco Catalyst 1700 workgroup switch and describes the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and available network management functions.

Chapter Contents

This manual is organized as follows:

"Fast Install Guide" lists the steps required to install the Catalyst 1700 using the factory default settings.

"Introduction" describes the Catalyst 1700 features and associated benefits.

"Planning" describes the pre-installation guidelines and four common configurations for the Catalyst 1700 hub.

"Catalyst 1700 Concepts Overview" defines the concepts and options for the Catalyst 1700 that you will need to understand to configure and manage the hub.

"Hardware Installation" provides detailed instructions for installing the Catalyst 1700 on a table, shelf, or in a rack, and for connecting the Catalyst 1700 to the network.

"In-Band Management" describes how to configure and manage the Catalyst 1700 hub using standard in-band SNMP-based network management systems.

"Out-of-Band Management" describes how to configure and manage the Catalyst 1700 hub using the out-of-band Management Console.

"Troubleshooting" describes Catalyst 1700 troubleshooting.

"Technical Specifications" describes the Catalyst 1700 technical specifications.

"Catalyst 1700 Connector Pinouts" describes the Catalyst 1700 connectors.

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Command descriptions use these conventions:

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