Catalyst 2900 Series XL Software Release 11.2(8) SA3 is new software that supports port-based Virtual LANs (VLANs) in all Catalyst 2900 Series XL desktop switches. With this new software Catalyst 2900 XL switches support up to 64 separate intraswitch VLANs (non-ISL-trunks). This capability allows data packets to be forwarded only to those stations within a specific VLAN, creating a virtual firewall between VLANs.
Cisco Visual Switch Manager, easy-to-use management software for the Catalyst 2900 XL, is also enhanced in this software release. Used with any standard Web browser, Visual Switch Manager enables real-time viewing and management of a collection of Catalyst 2900 XL switches through visual maps.

