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VERVIEW

The Cisco Catalyst

®

 2900 series XL is a full line of 10/100

autosensing Fast Ethernet switches from the leader in

networking that combines outstanding performance, ease of

use, and integrated Cisco IOS

®

software. The Catalyst 2900

series XL includes five models, each with different port

densities, configuration options, and pricing to meet a broad

range of network design requirements. Available in Standard

and Enterprise Editions, the software embedded in Catalyst

2900 series XL switches is upgradeable so your investment is

protected if your network grows or changes.

The 24-port Catalyst 2924M XL switch is an excellent

aggregation device, as well as the perfect solution for

providing dedicated 10- or 100-Mbps bandwidth to

individual users. The 12-port Catalyst 2912MF XL switch is

ideal for aggregating small and mid-sized campus networks

over 100BaseFX fiber connections. The two versatile module

slots of the Catalyst 2912MF XL and Catalyst 2924M XL

provide expansion capabilities, higher-speed connectivity,

and support for feature modules, allowing you the flexibility

to upgrade your network and preserve your initial

investment. The 12-port Catalyst 2912 XL, 24-port Catalyst

2924 XL, and Catalyst 2924C XL switches are ideal for

delivering low-cost, high-performance, and 10- or 100-Mbps

bandwidth to individual users and servers.

The Catalyst 2912 XL, Catalyst 2924 XL, Catalyst 2924C

XL, and Catalyst 2924M XL can all be deployed as

high-performance solutions to provide 10/100 bandwidth

directly to the desktop. The Catalyst 2912 XL and

Catalyst 2924 XL offer the lowest price per port in a

fixed configuration. The Catalyst 2924C XL contains

two 100BaseFX ports for networks that need to deploy

high-performance 100-Mbps desktop connectivity over an

extended distance (up to 2 kilometers) with fiber-optic

cabling. The Catalyst 2924M XL switch accepts 10BaseT/

100BaseTX and 100BaseFX expansion modules today and a

broader range of uplink modules in the future. All Catalyst

2900 XL products support the aggregation of multiple ports

via Fast EtherChannel

®

 to provide redundant, high

bandwidth connections between switches, servers, and other

key network stations.

Figure 1

The Catalyst 2912 XL, Catalyst 2924 XL, Catalyst 2924C XL and Catalyst

2924M XL for High-Performance Desktop Connectivity

The Catalyst 2924M XL will be deployed in wiring closets

to aggregate workgroup networking devices such as Fast

Ethernet hubs, Ethernet hubs and switches, and workgroup

servers. Fast EtherChannel technology allows customers

to logically ‘bond” multiple Fast Ethernet links, creating a

high-capacity uplink to the corporate or campus backbone.

Future high-speed modules will allow customers the

flexibility to upgrade their networks and preserve their

initial investment in the Catalyst 2924M XL.

10/100 Workstations

Catalyst 8500, 5500,
and 4000 Series
Enterprise Switches

Fast EtherChannel
Technology