There are many variables to the number of interfaces you can configure on a given platform. We have 7200 routers serving as DSL terminations points with several hundred subinterface that work just fine. You do bring up a good point about the memory though.
Dave > I have to disagree here. We had a fairly loaded 7200 fail due to having too > many sub-interfaces. I dug around on Cisco's site and found a document that > broke down the amount of memory each sub-interface used. (no, I can't find > it now) We actually got quite a few more than they had it rated for but > there are memory concerns all the same. If your 2600 doesn't have a lot of > memory it will be limited. How many sub-interfaces you talking about? How > much memory does the box have? You may want to consult Cisco if you are > going over 50 or so. Just my $0.02. > > Duncan > > -----Original Message----- > From: MADMAN [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 2:00 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: # of VLANs [7:28425] > > I take part of that back, there is an IDB limit but I'm sure your not > looking at serveral hundred subinterfaces are you?!? > > dave > > NetEng wrote: > > > > How many sub-interfaces can I create for VLAN routing on a router, lets > say > > a 2600 series? I can't find anything at cisco. > -- > David Madland > Sr. Network Engineer > CCIE# 2016 > Qwest Communications Int. Inc. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 612-664-3367 > > "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" -- David Madland Sr. Network Engineer CCIE# 2016 Qwest Communications Int. Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-664-3367 "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28453&t=28425 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]