You can run your switch in hybrid mode, set commands for layer 2 stuff and IOS on the MSFC or Native mode, one image, one big router.
If your doing voice stuff on the switch you'll need to run hybrid or if you are installing OSM cards you will have to run native. The majority of the switches, as far as I can tell, are running hybrid though there is a slow transition to native. I think Cisco would like to get out of the CATOS business but they don't seem to be pushing it too aggressively. So unless you have cards installed that demand hybrid or native it's a personal preferance. dave "Wilson, Christian" wrote: > > Hi all > > I am upgrading my 6509 with SupII engines and a MSM card to a new 6509 with > MSFC2's. I am trying to do some research on the web. At Cisco's site I > find software documentation for the Catalyst software and for the IOS > software. When I looked through some of both, it would appear that they can > both accomplish the same things. My question is, do you only run one or the > other? With my current config, I need the Catalyst, or "set" based code, > for the layer 2 stuff, and an IOS image specific for the MSM to run the > layer 3 stuff, hence needing two sets of code on my 6509. Do I need to do > the same thing with the new MSFC's? Any help would be greatly appreciated FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
