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This preface describes who should read the Layer 3 Switching Software Configuration Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
This guide is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst enterprise LAN switches and Cisco routers.
The major sections of this guide are as follows:
| Chapter | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
Provides an overview of interVLAN routing, the RSM, and the RSFC. | ||
Describes how to use the different command-line interfaces (CLIs). | ||
Describes how to configure interVLAN routing on the Route Switch Module (RSM), an external Cisco router, and the Catalyst 8510 CSR. | ||
Describes how to configure Layer 3-fabric integration module. | ||
Describes how to configure IP Multilayer Switching (MLS). | ||
Describes how to configure IP multicast MLS. | ||
Describes how to configure IPX MLS. | ||
Describes how to configure NetFlow Data Export (NDE). | ||
Describes how to perform maintenance and administrative tasks on the RSM. |
The following publications are available for the Catalyst enterprise LAN switches:
Other useful publications are as follows:
Throughout this publication, these conventions are used when referring to switch platforms:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{x | y | z} | Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[x | y | z] | Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string | A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
Screen examples use these conventions:
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
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^ | The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control---for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
[ ] | Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. |
!, # | An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line. |
| Indicates that screen output not relevant to the example was removed to save space and preserve clarity. |
Notes use these conventions:
Cautions use these conventions:
| Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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