JMHO, the introduction of the interface range command takes care of the major objection I had to having to go between the Cat OS and the IOS modes. The set commands are more flexible but the syntax is sometimes a bit arcane.
""MADMAN"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > 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=50305&t=50305 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
