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Planning a Switch Cluster
Figure 1-1
Edge of
cluster
Discovery Through Non-CDP-Capable and Noncluster-Capable Devices
If a cluster command switch is connected to a non-CDP-capable third-party hub (such as a non-Cisco
hub), it can discover cluster-enabled devices connected to that third-party hub. However, if the cluster
command switch is connected to a noncluster-capable Cisco device, it cannot discover a cluster-enabled
device connected beyond the noncluster-capable Cisco device.
Figure 1-2
hub. However, the cluster command switch does not discover the switch that is connected to a
Catalyst 5000 switch.
Figure 1-2
(non-CDP-capable)
Candidate device
Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Software Configuration Guide
1-6
Discovery Through CDP Hops
Command device
VLAN 16
Member
device 8
Member
device 9
Device 11
candidate
device
shows that the cluster command switch discovers the switch that is connected to a third-party
Discovery Through Non-CDP-Capable and Noncluster-Capable Devices
Command device
Third-party hub
VLAN 62
Member
device 10
Device 12
Candidate
Device 13
devices
Device 14
Device 15
Catalyst 5000 switch
(noncluster-capable)
Candidate device
Chapter 1
Clustering Switches
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Troubleshooting
