2950's switches

mikesz81

Hi all,
anyone knows whether 2950 can be daisy chained using patch NOT crossover cable (I know newer Cisco switches can)?

Thank you

mikej412

No, the 2950 does not support Auto-MDI/MDIX

chX

As above, 2950s don't support it.

I've also heard it's preferable to avoid using Auto-MDI/MDIX where possible (easy enough to just use the right cable!) as it can cause issues with speed/duplex negotiation. I believe both of those are required to be configured as auto while using MDIX.

mikesz

Thanks very much for your replies. I have crimped 3 new crossover cables.

Can you please let me know if 2950 with 12.1(14)EA1 IOS is mean to support RSTP? I tried setting it up, but this mode does not appear?
Instead I set PVST with both UPLINK and PORTFAST and not even one dropped packet - is a replacement, the only option available at this IOS?

Sorry if this is a stupid question - still quite new to CISCO.

Cheers

CodeBlox

I learned this shortly after I bought two of them. Auto-MDIX is not a feature of the 2950. My lesson learned was to do my research before buying.

cyberguypr

CodeBlox wrote: »

I learned this shortly after I bought two of them. Auto-MDIX is not a feature of the 2950. My lesson learned was to do my research before buying.

HA! I was not the only one. I racked my brain trying to figure out how to configure it. Good thing i found a few posts online indicating they don't have that feature.

BroadcastStorm

2960's does though just to add lol...

alan2308

BroadcastStorm wrote: »

2960's does though just to add lol...

Yes, which made for a lot of fun in the CNA classroom which was equipped with an equal mix of 2950's and 2960's.