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Data Sheet

Cisco Configuration Assistant

Configuring a Small Business’s Routing, Switching, Wireless, Security, and Voice Network with a Single,
Easy-to-Use Tool

Today’s businesses depend more than ever on network-based applications and communications tools. However,
modern business networks can encompass a wide range of wired and wireless networking, security features, and
voice technologies. Making sure the network is configured and operating properly is a complex, costly, and time-
consuming task. For value-added resellers that support small business customers or smaller organizations with
limited IT resources, configuring all of the routing, switching, wireless, and voice solutions in the network for optimal
security and performance can be especially challenging.
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Cisco has created a comprehensive, easy-to-use network configuration tool that addresses these challenges. Cisco
Configuration Assistant simplifies the task of configuring, deploying, and administering Cisco small business network
solutions. Designed specifically for small business networks serving up to 100 users, this PC-based application with
a simple graphical user interface (GUI) discovers all devices in the network and can help configure the Cisco Unified
Communications 500 Series, Cisco 500 Series Secure Routers, Cisco Catalyst Express and ESW 500 Series
Switches, and Cisco Mobility Express wireless access points and controllers. After the network is deployed, Cisco
Configuration Assistant can generate status reports, synchronize passwords, and upgrade software across all of the
Cisco small business network devices. Together, these capabilities improve the security and performance of the
network and substantially reduce the time the system administrator must devote to deploying and configuring the
network.

A Comprehensive Communications Solution

Cisco Configuration Assistant is an integral component of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System
(SBCS). This integrated system of voice, security, and wireless networking products provides an affordable,
comprehensive communications solution that is easy to deploy and use while allowing for business growth. With the
Cisco SBCS, even smaller organizations can provide employees and customers with highly secure anywhere,
anytime access to the information they need to communicate and interact more effectively. The solution is
complemented by award-winning support and flexible financing options delivered through local Cisco partners.

Cisco Configuration Assistant provides comprehensive configuration, deployment, and ongoing network
management support by the system administrator for the entire line of products in the Cisco SBCS. (For a list of all
supported devices and limits, see Table 1.)

Simplified Configuration
A single configuration error in just one device in the network can impede the performance of essential business
applications and leave a business vulnerable to a damaging security breach, so proper device configuration is
critical. However, even a small office network can contain numerous routing, switching, wireless, and voice solutions.
Manually configuring all of them can be tedious and time-consuming. Cisco Configuration Assistant simplifies this
process through an easy-to-use GUI. This integrated approach encompasses:

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● Setup wizards: Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.0 includes an easy-to-use telephony setup wizard that allows
users to configure IP addressing functions such as the WAN IP address, the voice and data VLAN IP
address, and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server configuration. The wizard also adds
configuration options for automated attendant, business schedules, localization, inbound and outbound dial
plans, users and phones, and call blast and hunt groups.
The wireless voice setup wizard provides trouble-free setup for wireless LAN security and quality of service
(QoS) for the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series, Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point, and
Cisco SPA525G wireless IP phone.
● Voice configuration: Cisco Configuration Assistant can interact with and configure key voice applications
and devices. Simply access the telephony services through the phone icon on the Cisco Configuration
Assistant dashboard to easily set up and configure the phone system’s users and phones. Cisco
Configuration Assistant supports phone system features such as analog and digital ISDN interface and
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks. Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.0 adds the following major voice
enhancements to the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series:
◦ Cisco Smart Business Applications: Enable and configure basic single number reach (SNR), Cisco
TimeCardView, and Cisco Webex™ PhoneConnect.
◦ Basic automatic call distribution (B-ACD): Supports up to 10 B-ACD hunt groups, each with 20 users.
Record and apply a customized prompt for each B-ACD group. Configure auto-logout parameters. Export
B-ACD statistics to an external Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.
◦ Meet-me conferencing: Establish a permanent conference bridge that anyone can dial into directly from
the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or be transferred into by automated attendant or IP phone.
Supports up to 32 attendees per conference and 16 simultaneous conferences (actual capacity may vary
according to the Cisco Unified Communications 500 chassis and configuration.)
◦ Transfer to voicemail: Transfer received calls directly to voicemail, via an automated attendant menu
option or by soft key on an IP phone.
◦ Voicemail customization: Enable or disable voicemail on a per user or group basis. Configure voicemail
storage per user or group.
◦ Phone customization: Specify a primary line to be shared, overlay, or monitor, for scenarios such as a
single user with a desk IP phone and soft phone. Supports fax mode for analog ports connected to devices
that do not require voicemail or advanced features such as conferencing, transfer, or forward.
◦ Customizable dial plan: Customize the types of numbers users can dial, such as local, domestic, and
international. Choose whether calls go out via SIP, PSTN trunks, or both. Control who can dial long-
distance numbers based on user privileges. Built-in templates for international dial plans, including France,
Italy, Japan, Germany, and Spain. Create custom PSTN trunk groups to allow outbound calls to be routed
to specific PSTN trunks only. Disable unused FXS/FXO/BRI/T1/E1 ports and reenable as required.
◦ Call blast and hunt groups: Have all phones ring simultaneously, sequentially, or by longest idle. Have
group calls roll over to voicemail, automated attendant, or any other number.
● Security configuration: Cisco Configuration Assistant allows users to activate the most commonly used
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Cisco IOS Software security features, including Network Address Translation (NAT), firewalls, and VPNs.
The tool guides users to select appropriate parameters that meet the security needs of their network, based
on Cisco best practices for network security. Cisco Configuration Assistant also supports advanced security
functions such as SSL VPN, intrusion prevention system (IPS), URL filtering, and voice over IP (VoIP) pass-
through on the Cisco 500 Series Secure Router platform in secure router mode. The tool can also configure
the Unified Communications 500 Series as a VPN server and the 500 Series Secure Router as a VPN client
to support up to 10 remote teleworkers.

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● Switch configuration: Cisco Configuration Assistant provides a quick and easy way to configure LAN ports
on the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series, Catalyst Express and ESW 500 Series Switches. The tool
enables dynamic VLAN assignment of voice and data traffic and simplifies activation of QoS, security, and
Power over Ethernet (PoE) features. The Smartports feature in Cisco Configuration Assistant allows each
switch port to be customized to match the device that is connected, whether it is an IP phone, PC, access
point, router, or LAN switch.

Cisco Configuration Assistant Features

Cisco Configuration Assistant provides the following features and benefits:

● Multiple network views: Users can view the status of devices and monitor the network from three
perspectives: the System Dashboard, Topology View, or Front Panel View. The System Dashboard (Figure 1)
is an intuitive, Flash-based view for displaying common system metrics. The System Dashboard comes with
a drag-and-drop palette that allows you to select which metrics to show or hide. Displayable metrics include
system status, event notifications, and CPU, memory, PoE, flash, or voicemail storage utilization.
The rich Topology View graphically represents the types of devices in the network as well as providing
detailed information about device status, physical connections, and various monitoring capabilities—all in a
single view (Figure 2). The Front Panel View displays all switches and routers in the network simultaneously,
along with the state, duplex, and speed of ports. The Front Panel View also allows users to apply settings
across multiple ports or switches when configuring features such as VLANs. In addition, users can verify
optimal ongoing network performance by generating comprehensive, real-time reports of network inventory
and health.

Figure 1. System Dashboard in Cisco Configuration Assistant

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Figure 2. Topology View in Cisco Configuration Assistant

● Dynamic discovery: Cisco Configuration Assistant’s unique discovery capabilities provide users with total
control when discovering network devices to create a community. Users can discover devices by entering a
seed IP, a range IP, a subnet IP, or a single IP address. This feature provides flexibility and time savings
when designing the topology.
● Improved network visibility with continual monitoring: Users can quickly assess the status of switches
and routers, including packet errors; temperature; PoE status; and bandwidth, CPU, memory, and ternary
content addressable memory (TCAM) usage—all from a single window. Users can select the specific health
categories to monitor. For each category selected, the switch with the highest usage is displayed in the quick
view. Users can access a more comprehensive view by clicking the “Details” button.
● Simplified network reporting: Users can print easy-to-read reports, such as bandwidth utilization reports.
The enhanced print option even allows users to fit the Topology View or Front Panel View onto one page.
● Enhanced security for configuration and monitoring activities: Cisco Configuration Assistant provides a
secure connection between the Cisco Configuration Assistant client and each connected device in the
network to safeguard all sensitive information.
● Drag-and-drop upgrades: The drag-and-drop Cisco IOS Software upgrade feature simplifies the process of
upgrading the software on a Cisco SBCS device. Users can download the latest software version simply by
dragging the update’s icon from the PC desktop and dropping it onto the icon of the target device depicted in
the Topology View. This process eliminates the need to specify the Cisco IOS Software filename or select a
specific TFTP server IP address when performing updates. This process can also be used to deploy Cisco
Unified Communications Manager Express images, phone loads, music on hold files, and language packs
onto the router.

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● Dynamic application updates: Users can stay up to date on the latest versions and security patches of
Cisco Configuration Assistant through dynamic application updates. With this function, users can be assured
that when a newly purchased Cisco device is added to the network, it is automatically supported and secured.
Users have the option of updating at application startup, or checking at weekly or monthly intervals.
● Notification of issues: The event notification feature alerts users if a potential problem arises with a device
in the network, if a configuration change is required, or if a new version of Cisco Configuration Assistant is
available for download. A dialog box provides all necessary information regarding the event, including the
time, description, and, if applicable, suggestions for resolving the problem. Event notification messages also
appear on the System Dashboard.
● Internet access for guests users and Web based VPN access: Cisco Configuration Assistant’s guest port
feature allows businesses to easily configure guest access ports on their switch, providing visitors with
Internet access and allowing them to establish VPN connectivity to their company resources. Guest port
users are separated from internal network traffic so that confidential “internal access only” information and
services remain secure. The SSL VPN feature on the 500 Series Secure Router also allows for clientless,
web browser–based access to specified applications on the internal network.
● Network synchronization: This feature detects inconsistent settings in the network, such as VLAN
mismatches, incorrect time settings, and problems with security policies. Working with the Troubleshooting
Advisor, users can detect and fix these inconsistencies easily. Error notification messages also appear on the
System Dashboard.
● Simplified troubleshooting: Embedded in the application is the Troubleshooting Advisor, which simplifies
troubleshooting by automatically identifying potential network problems and documenting them with a
graphical trend chart. Examples include cabling problems, configuration errors, and other potential network
problems. Users receive an explanation of the issue and can often correct the problem with a simple mouse
click. If additional support is required, Cisco Configuration Assistant can consolidate all the system logs
required into a single archive with one button press. This archive can be sent to Cisco technical support for
troubleshooting. For troubleshooting basic network connectivity, Cisco Configuration Assistant supports
common utilities such as ping and traceroute, which can be run from a Cisco SBCS device. For the Cisco
Unified Communications 500 Series, Cisco Configuration Assistant also supports voice diagnostics for testing
inbound and outbound dial plans, without the need for actually making test calls from an IP phone.
For advanced troubleshooting, Cisco Configuration Assistant can enable commonly used Cisco IOS Software
debug commands and include the output from these commands in the troubleshooting log, which can be sent
to Cisco technical support for further troubleshooting.
● Comprehensive online support: A detailed, transparent help function embedded in Cisco Configuration
Assistant provides an extensive glossary and powerful search engine that help users quickly and easily find
the information they need to apply specific settings. With these online help features, users often can
troubleshoot and resolve problems without having to call for technical support. Online resources such as
Cisco Small Business Support Community can also be accessed directly from the Partners Connection link in
Cisco Configuration Assistant.
● Intelligent port configuration: Cisco Configuration Assistant includes the Cisco Smartports Advisor, which
discovers devices connected to the network and recommends appropriate configurations for security,
availability, and QoS features on switch ports (Figure 3). This feature saves time by proactively
recommending configurations that reflect Cisco best practices, thus helping network administrators avoid the
need to consult detailed design guides or documentation. It allows network administrators to configure ports
more quickly, eliminates human error, and helps ensure that the configuration of the Cisco SBCS device is
optimized for the business’s applications. This feature is also supported with Cisco ESW 500 Series
Switches.

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Figure 3. Cisco Smartports Advisor

● Simplified network security settings: Users can centrally configure security and access for Cisco SBCS
devices simply by choosing the desired level of security (low, medium, or high) on the security slider in Cisco
Configuration Assistant. The low setting (default) provides port security and protection against broadcast
storms. The medium setting adds MAC address authentication. The high setting adds IEEE 802.1X
authentication for media-level access control, providing the ability to permit or deny network connectivity and
control VLAN access based on user or machine identity.

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Supported Devices
Cisco Configuration Assistant supports the following Cisco Unified IP Phone models: 7906G, 7911G, 7931G, 7940G,
7941G, 7941G-GE, 7942G, 7945G, 7960G, 7961G, 7961G-GE, 7962G, 7965G, 7970G, 7971G-GE, 7975G, 7985G;
Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7921G; Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7925G; Cisco Unified IP Phone 500
Series 521G, 521SG, 524G, 524SG; and the Cisco SPA525G wireless desktop IP phone. Also supported are the
Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adapter; Cisco IP Conference Station 7936 and 7937G; Cisco Unified IP Phone
Expansion Module 7914, 7915, and 7916; Cisco IP Communicator; and Cisco Unified Video Advantage.

Table 1 describes the supported unified communications, wireless, LAN switching, and router platforms.

Table 1. Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.0 Managed and Supported Devices

Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series for Small Business

UC520-8U-4FXO-K9 ● 8-user configuration with 4 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 virtual interface card (VIC)
slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones

UC520-8U-2BRI-K9 ● 8-user configuration with 2 Basic Rate Interface (BRI) trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for
expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones

UC520-16U-4FXO-K9 ● 16-user configuration with 4 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires an 8-port Cisco Catalyst® Express 520 Series Switch with 8-user call control feature license

UC520-16U-2BRI-K9 ● 16-user configuration with 2 BRI trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires an 8-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch with 8-user call control feature license

UC520W-8U-4XFO-K9 ● 8-user configuration with 4 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Integrated Wi-Fi Access Point Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones

UC520W-8U-2BRI-K9 ● 8-user configuration with 2 BRI trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Integrated Wi-Fi Access Point Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones

UC520W-16U-4FXO-K9 ● 16-user configuration with 4 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Integrated Wi-Fi Access Point Feature licenses for call control, voicemail and Cisco Unified IP Phones

UC520W-16U-2BRI-K9 ● 16-user configuration with 2 BRI trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Integrated Wi-Fi Access Point Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones

UC520-24U-8FXO-K9 ● 24-user configuration with 8 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires a 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

UC520-24U-4BRI-K9 ● 24-user configuration with 4 BRI trunks (BRI), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires a 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

UC520-32U-8FXO-K9 ● 32-user configuration with 8 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires a 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

UC520-32U-4BRI-K9 ● 32-user configuration with 4 BRI trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

UC520-48U-12FXO-K9 ● 48-user configuration with 12 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires two 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switches (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

UC520-48U-6BRI-K9 ● 48-user configuration with 6 BRI trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires two 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switches (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

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UC520-48U-T/E/F-K9 ● 48-user configuration with T1/E1 voice interface, 4 PSTN trunks (FXO), 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1
VIC slot for expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires two 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switches (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

UC520-48U-T/E/B-K9 ● 48-user configuration with T1/E1 voice interface, 2 BRI trunks, 4 analog ports (FXS), 8 PoE ports, 1 VIC slot for
expansion
● Feature licenses for call control, voicemail, and Cisco Unified IP Phones
Note: Requires two 24-port Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switches (WS-CE520-24PC-K9)

SL-UC520-16UPG= ● User upgrade license from 8 to 16 users

SL-UC520-32UPG= ● User upgrade license from 24 to 32 users
SL-UC520-24-48UPG= ● User upgrade license from 24 to 48 users
SL-UC520-48UPG= ● User upgrade license from 32 to 48 users
SL-UC520-64UPG= ● User upgrade license from 48 to 64 users

UC500 Software Pack 7.0.3
UC500 Software Pack 7.0.2
UC500 Software Pack 4.2.9
UC500 Software Pack 4.2.8
UC500 Software Pack 4.2.7
UC500 Software Pack 4.2.6
● Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 7.0(1) and Cisco Unity® Express 7.0.3
● Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 7.0(1) and Cisco Unity Express 3.2.1
● Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 4.2 and Cisco Unity Express 3.2.1
● Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 4.2 and Cisco Unity Express 3.0.3
● Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 4.2 and Cisco Unity Express 3.0.3
● Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express 4.2 and Cisco Unity Express 2.3.4

Cisco 520 Series Secure Routers

SR520-FE-K9 Secure router with Fast Ethernet

SR520-ADSL-K9 Secure router with asymmetric DSL (ADSL) over basic telephone service

SR520-ADSLI-K9 Secure router with ADSL over ISDN

SR520W-FE-K9 Secure router with Fast Ethernet and 802.11g radio

SR520W-ADSL-K9 Secure router with ADSL over basic telephone service and 802.11g radio

SR520W-ADSLI-K9 Secure router with ADSL over ISDN and 802.11g radio

Cisco 870 Series Integrated Services Routers

CISCO871-K9 Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router with Ethernet to Ethernet

CISCO871W-G-A-K9 Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router with Ethernet to Ethernet wireless; U.S./Americas

CISCO871W-G-E-K9 Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router Ethernet to Ethernet wireless; Europe

CISCO871W-G-J-K9 Cisco 871 Integrated Services Router with Ethernet to Ethernet wireless; Japan

CISCO876-K9 Cisco 876 Integrated Services Router with ADSL over ISDN

CISCO876W-G-E-K9 Cisco 876 Integrated Services Router with ADSL over ISDN wireless

CISCO877-K9 Cisco 877 Integrated Services Router with ADSL

CISCO877W-G-A-K9 Cisco 877 Integrated Services Router with ADSL wireless: U.S./Americas

CISCO877W-G-E-K9 Cisco 877 Integrated Services Router with ADSL wireless; Europe

CISCO878-K9 Cisco 878 Integrated Services Router with Symmetrical High-Data-Rate DSL (G.SHDSL)

CISCO878W-G-A-K9 Cisco 878 Integrated Services Router with G.SHDSL wireless; U.S./Americas

CISCO878W-G-E-K9 Cisco 878 Integrated Services Router with G.SHDSL; Europe

Voice Interface Cards

VIC3-2FXS/DID 2-port FXS voice/fax interface card

VIC-4FXS/DID 4-port FXS voice/fax interface card

VIC3-4FXS/DID 4-port FXS voice/fax interface card

VIC2-2FXO 2-port FXO voice/fax interface card

VIC2-4FXO 4-port FXO voice/fax interface card

VWIC2-1MFT-T1/E1 T1/E1 voice interface card

VIC2-2BRI-NT/TE 2-port BRI voice/fax interface card

Cisco Mobility Express Solution

AIR-AP521G-A-K9 Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point (Cisco IOS Software)
AIR-AP521G-E-K9
AIR-AP521G-P-K9

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AIR-LAP521G-A-K9 Cisco 521 Wireless Express Access Point (Cisco Unified Wireless Network Software)
AIR-LAP521G-E-K9
AIR-LAP521G-P-K9

AIR-WLC526-K9 Cisco 526 Wireless Express Mobility Controller

Cisco Catalyst Express 520 Series Switches

WS-CE520-8PC-K9 Eight 10/100 access ports with PoE and one 10/100/1000BASE-T or Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) uplink

WS-CE520-24TT-K9 Twenty-four 10/100 access ports and two 10/100/1000BASE-T uplinks

WS-CE520-24LC-K9 Twenty 10/100 access ports, four 10/100 access ports with PoE ports, and two 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP uplinks

WS-CE520-24PC-K9 Twenty-four 10/100 access ports with PoE and two 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP uplinks

WS-CE520G-24TC-K9 Twenty-four 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and two 10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP uplinks

Cisco Small Business Pro ESW 500 Series Switches

ESW-520-24-K9 Twenty-four 10/100BASE-T ports

ESW-520-24P-K9 Twenty-four 10/100BASE-T PoE ports

ESW-520-48-K9 Fourty-eight 10/100BASE-T ports

ESW-520-48P-K9 Forty-eight 10/100BASE-T PoE ports

ESW-540-24-K9 Twenty-four 10/100/1000BASE-T ports

ESW-540-24P-K9 Twenty-four 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE ports

ESW-540-48-K9 Forty-eight 10/100/1000BASE-T ports

Maximum Supported Devices

Cisco Configuration Assistant supports up to 25 devices in a small office network, including:

● Combination of five Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series or Secure Router 500 Series
● 10 autonomous wireless access points
● Two wireless controllers
● Multiple Cisco Unified IP Phones (number limited to the number of Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series
user licenses and switch ports in the network)

System Requirements
Table 2 describes the minimum system requirements for Cisco Configuration Assistant.

Table 2. Cisco Configuration Assistant 2.0 Minimum System Requirements

System Requirements

Operating systems Windows: Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) or Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, with Adobe Flash Player 10 or later

Mac OS support (requires ● Mac OS: 10.4.10 and later

virtualization software) ● Virtual OS: Parallels Desktop: 3.0 / VMware Fusion: 1.0
● Guest OS: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows Vista Ultimate
Cisco Configuration Assistant also supports remote control via Virtual Network Computing (VNC) clients

Disk space 200 MB

Hardware PC with Fast Ethernet or higher LAN port

Memory 512 MB

Processor 1-GHz Pentium IV or higher

Screen resolution 1024 x 768

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A Better Way to Deploy and Configure Business Networks

With so much depending on the network, a business cannot afford to be vulnerable to the performance degradation
and security issues that can arise in an improperly configured network. Cisco Configuration Assistant provides a
comprehensive, easy-to-use network configuration solution. As an integral component of the Cisco SBCS, Cisco
Configuration Assistant improves the performance and security of essential business applications, simplifies the
deployment of new technologies, and dramatically improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the network
administrator.

For more information about Cisco Configuration Assistant, or to download the tool free of charge, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/configassist.

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