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Catalyst 3512 XL and 3524 XL Stackable 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Switches
THE CATALYST® 3512 XL AND CATALYST 3524 XL SWITCHES ARE MEMBERS OF THE CISCO SYSTEMS
CATALYST 3500 SERIES XL, A SCALABLE LINE OF STACKABLE 10/100 AND GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCHES
THAT DELIVERS PREMIUM PERFORMANCE, MANAGEABILITY, AND FLEXIBILITY WITH UNPARALLELED
I N V E S T M E N T P R O T E C T I O N . W I T H A 1 0 - G B P S S W I T C H I N G F A B R I C A N D A M A X I M U M
6.5-MILLION-PACKET-PER SECOND, WIRE-SPEED FORWARDING RATE, THESE SWITCHES ARE IDEAL FOR
CREATING HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOCAL-AREA NETWORKS.
The Catalyst 3512 XL switch has 12 10/100 switched ports and two Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)-based Gigabit Ethernet ports, and the Catalyst 3524 XL has 24 10/100 ports and two GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports. The built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports accommodate a range of GBIC transceivers, including the Cisco GigaStack™ GBIC, and 1000BaseSX and 1000BaseLX/LH GBICs.
The Catalyst 3512 XL and Catalyst 3524 XL are ideal for desktop connectivity and aggregating a group of Catalyst 2900 series XL or Catalyst 1900 switches. The 12-port Catalyst 3512 XL offers low port density at a low entry price. The 24-port Catalyst 3524 XL delivers dedicated 10or 100-Mbps bandwidth to individual users and servers at the lowest per port price. The switches’ dual GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports provide an ultra-flexible and scalable solution for Gigabit Ethernet uplinks or GigaStack GBIC stacking solutions. Available in Standard and Enterprise Editions, the Catalyst 3512 XL and Catalyst 3524 XL switches are software upgradable, so your investment is protected and your LAN can grow and evolve with your network requirements. The switches are easy to deploy, either on a desktop or in a wiring closet, and feature Cisco IOS® software support.
The Catalyst 3512 XL and Catalyst 3524 XL are autosensing 10/100 switches for creating high-performance LANs. Available in Standard and Enterprise Editions, the switches provide 12 or 24 10/100 ports and two built-in GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet ports with wire-speed performance on all ports
New Cisco Scalable Stacking Architecture
Cisco Systems, the leader in internetworking solutions, provides the industry’s most flexible, scalable, and manageable stacking architecture for Catalyst 3500 series XL and gigabit-enabled Catalyst 2900 series XL switches.
Flexible Stacking
The Catalyst 3500 series XL and gigabit-enabled Catalyst 2900 series XL switches can be stacked using the low-cost Cisco GigaStack GBIC. The two-port GigaStack GBIC offers a range of highly configurable stacking and performance options by delivering 1-Gbps half-duplex connectivity in a daisy-chained connection or up to 2-Gbps full-duplex connectivity in a dedicated, switch-to-switch connection.
Cisco Switch Clustering
Cisco takes stacking to a new level with its new Switch Clustering technology. This breakthrough technology enables up to 16 interconnected Catalyst 3500 XL, 2900 XL, and Catalyst 1900 switches, regardless of geographic proximity, to form a single-IP managed network. These switches can be clustered using a broad range of connectivity options to deliver various levels of performance to meet customer requirements. Clustering connectivity options for the Catalyst 3512 XL and Catalyst 3524 XL include Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Fast EtherChannel®, low-cost Cisco GigaStack GBIC, Gigabit Ethernet, and Gigabit EtherChannel. Because customers are not limited by proprietary stacking modules and stacking cables, Cisco Switch Clustering technology expands the traditional stacking domain beyond a single wiring closet and lets users “mix and match” interconnections to meet specific management, performance, and cost requirements.
Catalyst 3500 XL switches can be configured either as command or member switches in a Cisco switch stack or cluster. The command switch serves as the single IP address management point and disburses all management instructions dictated by the network administrator. Command switches can cluster up to 15 additional interconnected member switches regardless of interconnection media.
Web-Based Switch Management:
Cisco Visual Switch Manager
The Catalyst 3512 XL and 3524 XL feature the Cisco Web-based management tool, Cisco Visual Switch Manager (CVSM), which allows network administrators to view and manage the switch from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. CVSM is launched from the switch itself, and delivers simple networkand device-level management, including port configuration, virtual LAN (VLAN) setup, network views, and port monitoring. CVSM is an integral part of the Cisco scalable stacking architecture, allowing users to easily configure and manage stacks and switch clusters and to administer software upgrades across multiple switches.
Standard Edition Software
Cisco Catalyst 3500 series XL Standard Edition switches include several exceptional features to increase network performance, manageability and security. The command switch feature delivers single-IP managed Cisco Switch Clustering technology to up to 16 interconnected Catalyst 3500 XL, 2900 XL, and Catalyst 1900 switches. Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel technology offer from 400-Mbps to 4-Gbps high-performance bandwidth among Catalyst switches, routers, and servers. Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP) enhances performance of multimedia applications and reduces network traffic by allowing a switch to selectively and dynamically forward IP multicast traffic to targeted end stations. Up to 250 port-based VLANs per switch allow data packets to be forwarded only to stations within a specific VLAN, creating a virtual firewall between groups of ports on the network. Network Time Protocol (NTP) provides a unified clock across the network, ensuring accurate time stamps for troubleshooting all network events. Media Access Control (MAC)-based port level security prevents unauthorized stations from accessing the switch. Multi-layer security on the switch console prevents unauthorized users from gaining access and altering the switch configuration. All Standard Edition switches can be upgraded with the purchase of an optional Enterprise Edition upgrade kit.
Enterprise Edition Software
Enterprise Edition software includes all of the features of the Standard Edition and adds enhanced end-to-end VLAN support to your Catalyst 3500 series XL switch. Virtual LAN trunks can be created from any port using either 802.1Q trunking or the Cisco Inter-Switch Link (ISL) VLAN architecture. VLANs using standards-based 802.1Q and ISL trunking provide broadcast control and enhanced security, and simplify adds, moves and changes. TACACS+ authentication enables centralized access control of the switch and restricts unauthorized users from altering the configuration. Uplink Fast technology ensures quick failover recovery, enhancing overall network stability and reliability. An Enterprise Edition switch is the best choice in a network that requires higher-level security, superior fail-safe redundancy, and end-to-end VLANs spanning multiple routers, chassis switches, and access servers.
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