There is a big differance between the supI, supII and supIII, The sup1 is for the 4003, the supII and III are for the 4006. The supI and II run CATOS whereas the supIII runs IOS like a 6500 in native mode. The supIII has layer 3 capabilities, with a supII you require a seperate card for layer 3. supII has a forwarding rate of 18MPPS, supIII 48MPPS.
One odd thing, Cisco is sooooo consistent, with the supIII ethernet interfaces are switchports by default, a 6500 running native are routed ports by default!! The supIII will be supporting IPX this fall but only process switching so don't plan on running the supIII ipx in a larger ipx environment. Dave Stuart Pittwood wrote: > > We're looking into replacing some of our old hubs/switches with a single > 4000 series switch. > > My question is what is the difference between supervisor engines I, II, > III? > > Any help appreciated > Thanks > > Stu -- 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=50289&t=50279 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
