This document provides instructions for CCNP Switch Lab 1. It describes the lab equipment which consists of a switch pod with a multilayer distribution switch, two layer 2 access switches, and cables. Students will each manage their own individual pod. The physical topology is explained and configurations like hostname, passwords, interfaces are demonstrated. Commands used in the lab like 'write erase' and 'delete flash:vlan.dat' are listed. Example outputs of show commands are also provided.