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Catalyst 3560 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Management Options
Security Slots
The Catalyst 3560-8PC and the Catalyst 3560-12PC-S switches have security slots on the left and right
side panels. You can install an optional cable lock, such as that used to secure a laptop, to secure either
or both sides of the switch.
Figure 1-19 shows the slot on a left-side panel.
Figure 1-19 Switch Left Panel
Management Options
The Catalyst 3560 switches offer several management options:
• Device manager
You can use the device manager in the switch memory to manage individual and standalone
switches. Device manager is a web interface that offers quick configuration and monitoring. You
can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser. For more
information, see the device manager online help.
• Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a free software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on
your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including
switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points.
Follow these steps:
a. Go to this Web address: http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
b. Find the Network Assistant installer.
c. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly from the web if
your browser offers this choice.)
d. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final panel, click Finish to
complete the Network Assistant installation.
See the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
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