Have you thought about using copper as an alternative to the GBICs and
fiber? We use the 48 port 10/100/1000 blades with the 2950T switches (2
copper 10/100/1000 uplinks). This setup has been working well for us.

Tim O'Brien wrote:
> 
> Rik is correct. The SupIII only supports IP routing protocols.
> To get layer3
> IPX in the 4000 you will need to install the 4232 L3 blade and
> the enhanced
> IOS image for it. This would not be very clean. Do they really
> need the IPX?
> Maybe you can pitch a conversion from IPX to IP while
> installing the switch.
> I also notice that you have the 5483 TX GBIC's specked out. Are
> your cable
> runs within the distance limitations? When you are talking
> about running
> between floors you better have them tested to be sure.
> 
> Tim
> CCIE 9015, CSS1
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> Behalf Of
> Larkin, Richard
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 4:43 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Help, Switching Solution with 4006 [7:51799]
> 
> 
> I was told by Cisco that Sup III didn't support IPX routing!
> 
> Rik
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Jang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, 21 August 2002 8:29 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Help, Switching Solution with 4006 [7:51799]
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am proposing the following LAN solution to a customer.  Does
> it make
> sense?
> 
> -WS-C4006-S3(sup III engine)
> Do I need special licenses for this?  The customer will be
> using IP and IPX.
> I saw some licensing software for the Sup III that was around
> $1700 for both
> IP and IPX.  I don't know that that is all about.
> 
> -One 48 port RJ45 blade for servers and workstations on same
> floor
> 
> -One 6 port GBIC blade (WS-X4306-GB) that will be used to
> connect to five
> WS-2950s on different floors
> 
> -I will use the WS-5483 GBICs to connect the 2950s to the six
> port
> WS-X4306-GB
> 
> Can anyone think of things I haven't considered?
> 
> Thanks
> Wayne
> 
> 




Message Posted at:
http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=51830&t=51799
--------------------------------------------------
FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html
Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Reply via email to