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CHAPTER
5-1
Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Administering the Switch
This chapter describes how to perform one-time operations to administer the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S
switches. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and to a switch stack.
Note Stacking is supported only on Catalyst 2960-S switches running the LAN base image.
This chapter consists of these sections:
• Identifying the Switch Image, page 5-1
• Managing the System Time and Date, page 5-2
• Configuring a System Name and Prompt, page 5-15
• Creating a Banner, page 5-18
• Managing the MAC Address Table, page 5-20
• Managing the ARP Table, page 5-31\
Identifying the Switch Image
The Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S switches run one of these images:
• The LAN base software image provides enterprise-class intelligent services such as access control
lists (ACLs) and quality of service (QoS) features. On a Catalyst 2960-S switch, stacking is also
supported.
• The LAN Lite image provides reduced functionality.
The Catalyst 2960-S ships with a universal image that includes cryptographic functionality. The software
image on the switch is either the LAN base or LAN Lite image, depending on the switch model. To
determine which image your switch is running:
• Switches running the LAN Lite image do not support the FlexStack module. They do not have a
FlexStack module slot on the rear of the switch.
• On the front of the switch, the label in the top right corner ends in -L if the switch model runs the
LAN base image and -S if the switch model runs the LAN Lite image.