""dayo olabisi"" wrote in message ... > does anyone know the technical difference between the > ws-x6148-rj-45 and ws-x6348-rj-45 modules for the > cat6500 switches? > > the price difference is very significant though the > documentation on Cisco's web site doesn't show any > technical difference.
wx-x6148-rj-45 is a replacement for the ws-x6348-rj-45. they have identical functionality, but the 6148 uses newer, better (and yes, cheaper) parts. innovation. if you don't believe me, then why do the Cat6k bundles ship with ws-x6148's instead of 6348's or 6248's? the primary difference is that the ws-x6148-rj-45 can be UPGRADED to voice... while the ws-x6148-rj-45v SHIPS with the inline power already hardwired. the cost is _still_ significantly less than the 6248 or 6348 either way. definitely purchase the 6148 modules (with or without voice - whichever you need), because they have less bug issues, less problems, work better, and are more cost-efficient. the only other Cat6k Ehternet 10/100 module worth having besides the 6148 series is the 6548. the 6548 is fabric-enabled (you'll know if you need it - and in many cases, fabric-enabled for 10/100 ethernet is waaay overkill, normally the sfm2 is reserved for all gigabit+ ethernet and/or osm sonet interfaces). in sum, a 6548 module won't do you any good unless you are already using the Cat6k Supervisor 2 module and the SFM or SFM-2 modules. to properly calculate ROI for such blades, you need to first consider the following factors: -dre Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=62074&t=62063 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
