Because it's a low-price switch that supports: ------(from cisco's website)------ Key Enterprise Features
Allows you to deploy network-wide intelligent services with the simplicity of traditional LAN switching Extends a set of Layer 2-to-Layer 4 features in Cisco IOS. Software- IP routing, QoS, rate limiting, access control lists (ACLs), and multicast services- to the edge Simplifies access layer and small backbone deployment with the embedded Cisco Cluster Management Suite Software Delivers powerful Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with a full suite of Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) devices Key Metro Access Benefits Provides service breadth through high-performance IP routing, 802.1Q tunneling, advanced QoS, and rate limiting Delivers service availability and security through Spanning Tree Protocol enhancements and ACLs Enables service management through Cisco IE 2100 Series Intelligence Engine support and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) thanks, -Brad Ellis CCIE#5796 (R&S / Security) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cisco home labs: www.optsys.net wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Dream of many 3550s...... > > Question: Maybe I am an Idiot or something but why are they using the > 3550? I just don't understand. I thought they shoud use the 6506 or > something like that not a lower model. Can someone clarify this point for > me. > > Theo > > > > > > > "Steven A. Ridder" > Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 06/13/2002 11:00 AM > Please respond to "Steven A. Ridder" > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc: > Subject: Re: Not on;y is TR going... [7:46391] > > > I'm an idiot. I see someone else already posted it. > > I'm going to bed then..... > > Steve > > ""Steven A. Ridder"" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > Right from Cisco's mouth: NO MORE IPX, TOKEN RING, OR CatOS!!!!! > > > > "CCIE candidates should note changes to the technical content and > equipment > > in the lab exam. Effective October 1st, 2002, candidates will no longer > be > > tested in the areas of IGRP, Token Ring, Token Ring Switching, or IPX. > Note: > > DLSW+ will remain as a protocol that can be tested in the lab. The > Catalyst > > 5500 switch will be replaced with the Catalyst 3550." > > > > http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/625/ccie/ccie_program/whatsnew.html#18 > > > > -- > > RFC 1149 Compliant Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=46408&t=46391 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
