I don't think I wrote that I prefer CATOS or IOS pre se. I can comfortably work with either but if asked I also like the CATOS on switches and most likely because I have used it for 7 years!!
There are definately some nuances but most comfort/discomfort with OS/IOS is familiarity/unfamiliarity. What I like about CATOS is you really need to remeber only three commands, set, show, clear along with a ? :) Dave John Neiberger wrote: > > I really wish Cisco would standardize their switches, and it sounds like > they will eventually but I disagree that IOS is the way to go unless > they make some serious changes. A switch is not a router and I > personally feel that CatOS is more suited to switch configuration than > is IOS. > > John > > >>> "MADMAN" 7/31/02 12:10:38 PM >>> > 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" -- 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=50302&t=50302 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
