1900 switch without command line !

Hi Barret,

You may wish to investigate Cisco Switches Documentation:

Sincerely,

Brad Reese Cisco IOS Software - Compatible Partner Matrix by Technology

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Brad:

I've looked at their docs - till my eyes watered - they don't seem to write to questions in this way - I still have no idea if my switch can support IOS , or at what point the switches do - the 3000 series ? higher ? If you have any general idea as to this please write back.

1900 switches come in two versions, the serial number will be -A or -E. The -E ones are the only ones with a command line interface. If you look on ebay, they sell for more then the -A ones.

The "A" and "E" in the serial number is new to me.

The highest I saw the IOS for the 1900 series was 9.0 and it came as either standard or enterprise edition. Standard is menu based and has limited VLAN capability. Enterprise allows the full set of capabilities but has different commands than what you are used to on the 2900 and above IOS switches.

If you buy a 1900, use it as a piece of your lab, but I recommend a 2900 such as a 2924XL but one that can do at least one or two trunk ports. You won't get very far with a 1900 anymore and they aren't used in the market. Buy a researched 2900 for $100 or less. A 3500 would be sweet with a 3550 (multilayer) being the hottest for a small lab. I went a different route and did a 5500 for $250.

1 test away from CCNP

Hi Barret,

You need Cisco Catalyst 1900 Series Enterprise Edition Software:

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If purchased off eBay:

You will to Cisco Software Relicensing Part Number:

LLC1900EN Catalyst 1900 Series Family Enterprise Edition Software

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Distribution Part Numbers and Ordering Information

Catalyst 1900 Switch Family (Standard)

WS-C1912-A

12-port 10bT, 2-port 100bTX (Enterprise Upgradeable)

WS-C1924F-A

24-port 10bT, 2-port 100bFX

WS-C1912C-A

12-port 10bT, 1-port 100bTX, 1-port 100bFX (Enterprise Upgradeable)

WS-C1924-A

24-port 10bT, 2-port 100bTX- Enterprise Upgradeable

WS-C1924C-A

24-port 10bT, 1-port 100bTX, 1-port 100bFX (Enterprise Upgradeable)

Factory Refurbished, Fully Licensed and SMARTnet Eligible:

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Catalyst 1900 Switch Family (Enterprise)

WS-C1912-EN

12-port 10bT + 2-port 100bTX (ISL, CGMP, RMON)

WS-C1912C-EN

12-port 10bT + 1-port 100bTX + 1-port 100bFX (ISL, CGMP, RMON)

WS-C1924-EN

24-port 10bT + 2-port 100bTX (ISL, CGMP, RMON)

WS-C1924C-EN

24-port 10bT + 1-port 100bTX + 1-port 100bFX (ISL, CGMP, RMON)

WS-C1924F-EN

24-port 10bT + 2-port 100bFX

Factory Refurbished, Fully Licensed and SMARTnet Eligible:

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Cisco Catalyst 1900 Series

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Found on Cisco Product Quick Reference Guides, CPQRGs:

Hope this helps.

Brad Reese Cisco eBay Repair Service