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Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco TAC inquiries are categorized according to the urgency of the issue: • Priority level 4 (P4)-You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration. • Priority level 3 (P3)-Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue. • Priority level 2 (P2)-Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of business operations. No workaround is available. • Priority level 1 (P1)-Your production network is down, and a critical impact to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available. The Cisco TAC resource that you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable. Cisco TAC Web Site You can use the Cisco TAC Web Site to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC Web Site, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register: http://www.cisco.com/register/ If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site. Cisco TAC Escalation Center The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number. 78-12647-02 Software Configuration Guide-Catalyst 4000 Family, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G, Releases 6.3 and 6.4 xxix