Published On: August 5ᵗʰ, 2019 19:03
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module Installation and Configuration Note Software Release 4.1.x
Preface
Preface
This preface describes who should read the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module Installation and Configuration Note, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
Note
Except where specifically differentiated, the term
"Catalyst 6500 series switches" includes both Catalyst 6500 series
and Catalyst 6000 series switches.
This publication does not contain the instructions to install the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis. For information on installing the switch chassis, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation Guide.
Note
For translations of the warnings in this publication,
see the "Safety Overview" section.
Audience
Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should install, replace, or service the equipment described in this publication.
Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
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Chapter
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Title
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Description
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Chapter 1 |
Presents an overview of the Catalyst 6500 series Content Switching Module (CSM). |
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Chapter 2 |
Describes how the CSM operates on a network. |
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Chapter 3 |
Provides quick start guide to content switching on the CSM. |
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Chapter 4 |
Describes how to set up client and server VLANs for the CSM. |
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Chapter 5 |
Describes how to configure load balancing on the CSM. |
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Chapter 6 |
Describes how to configure health monitoring on the CSM. |
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Chapter 7 |
Describes how to configure fault tolerance, HSRP, connection redundancy, and hitless upgrades. |
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Chapter 8 |
Describes how to configure sticky groups and route health injection (RHI), Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), and network management. |
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Chapter 9 |
Describes how to configure and monitor the health of servers and server farms. |
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Chapter 10 |
Describes how to use Toolkit Command Language (TCL) scripts to configure the CSM. |
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Chapter 11 |
Describes firewalls in a load-balancing configuration with the CSM. |
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Appendix A |
Lists sample CSM configurations. |
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Appendix B |
Provides troubleshooting information and lists system messages. |
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Appendix C |
Lists CSM error messages with explanations about why they occurred and actions required to correct the problem. |
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
Notes use the following conventions:
Note
Means reader take note.
Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not
covered in the publication.
Tips use the following conventions:
Tip
Means the following information will help you solve a problem.
The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an
action, but it could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Safety Overview
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Related Documentation
For more detailed installation and configuration information for the Content Switching Module, refer to the following publications:
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Release Notes for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
Content Switching Module
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module
Installation Note
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module
Command Reference
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
For more detailed installation and configuration information, refer to the following publications:
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Quick Software Configuration Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
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ATM Software Configuration and Command Reference—Catalyst 5000 Family and Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
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System Message Guide—Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
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For information about MIBs, refer to:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
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Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series Switches and Cisco 7600 Series Router for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(8a)E3
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