Native means that the sup/msfc module is running IOS for the routing and switching, similar to the 3500 switches...
Hybrid indicates that the switch sup will run Cat-os for the switching function and the msfc will run IOS for the routing functions...similar to a Cat5000 with the RSM... Larry Letterman Network Engineer Cisco Systems > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > DeVoe, Charles (PKI) > Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 10:19 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Hybrid vs. Native [7:66766] > > > We have a 6509 and I have heard talk about native vs. Hybrid mode of > operation. What is the difference? Is there a link to a white paper or > something? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66791&t=66766 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]