Michael L. Williams wrote: > > Yeah... I don't get this....... I know there aren't any 2950s > and 3550s that > support power, but there's the 3524-PWR-XL-EN switch that does > provide > inline power..... Can't they make up their mind as to whether > they want to > do it or not?!?!?!
Yes, they do want to do it, and will retire the 3524-PWR as soon as they can. > As far as the 3550 replacing the 5000, it says "However, the > only switching > features tested during this time will be those common to both > devices - > additional features on the Catalyst 3550 will only be tested > after November > 4th, 2002." What are they referring to? It's still going to > suck for those > people because they may or may not end up in a lab with a 5000 > (CatOS) or a > 3550 (IOS). .... Am I off base here? I think so. It's just a box. What diffence does it make what type it is. If they are going to certify people as 'expert' in internetworking, then what difference does the type of router or switch make? It's just a box that does layer 2 and layer 3 functions. If you are attempting the lab, you should be able to handle it, and I'm sure you can. Good Luck! > > Mike W. > > "Steven A. Ridder" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > There's nothing wrong with knowing the IOS based switches > just on > principal, > > as one probably installs more of them in a job then the > 6500's. The only > > problem left with the new switches is no in-line power until > next year > when > > 802.3af is ratified. > > Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=46656&t=46623 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
