Re: CatOS or IOS?
Hi, As a Cisco TAC engineer, I agree that the best (safest option) is the CatOS/IOS mixture. The Native IOS is still new and has some bugs to be resolved. However, it is improving fast hari >From: "Jason A. Diegmueller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: "Jason A. Diegmueller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: CatOS or IOS? >Date: 29 Sep 2000 00:27:18 GMT > > > I thought only the RSM rounds IOS? > >Well, be careful. RSM infers the 5000 series, in which >case you'd be correct; the Catalyst 5000 series Sups only >run the CatOS. > >On the 6000 series, though, you can run "Native IOS" mode >on the whole box; both the Supervisors (the "switching" >side) and the MSFCs (the "routers"). There are pros and >cons to both approaches, I chose to stick with the >CatOS/IOS blend on my new 6509 in order to stick with >what's familiar, but one day I'm sure IOS will be the >only choice. > >**NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to >http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html >_ >UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html >FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: CatOS or IOS?
> I thought only the RSM rounds IOS? Well, be careful. RSM infers the 5000 series, in which case you'd be correct; the Catalyst 5000 series Sups only run the CatOS. On the 6000 series, though, you can run "Native IOS" mode on the whole box; both the Supervisors (the "switching" side) and the MSFCs (the "routers"). There are pros and cons to both approaches, I chose to stick with the CatOS/IOS blend on my new 6509 in order to stick with what's familiar, but one day I'm sure IOS will be the only choice. **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: CatOS or IOS?
In my opinion, IOS isn't all that great for configuring large numbers of identical ports. You have to go into each interface and set the parameters. Cat IOS is great for that, cause you can type something link 4/1-24 for your port range and configure all of them simultaneously. Craig -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Donald B Johnson Jr Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 1:49 PM To: Ray Lovett; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: CatOS or IOS? if you go with the ios you only need to learn one command set for all your devices. also eventually all cisco gear will be ios based. Duck - Original Message - From: Ray Lovett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 7:45 AM Subject: CatOS or IOS? > Hi Folks, > > I have recently purchased a Catalyst 6509 to replace > one of my Catalyst 5000's. I've noticed that you have > the choice to run CatOS 5.x as usual or convert the > whole switch over to IOS 12.x. I've also been buying > some of the new Catalyst 3548-XL's and they too > run the IOS 12.x image's. My question to the group > is: what would be the advantages/disadvantages of > either software? > > Thanks, > > Ray Lovett > Network Engineer > The Richards Group > Dallas, TX > 214.891.5841 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html > _ > UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: CatOS or IOS?
if you go with the ios you only need to learn one command set for all your devices. also eventually all cisco gear will be ios based. Duck - Original Message - From: Ray Lovett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 7:45 AM Subject: CatOS or IOS? > Hi Folks, > > I have recently purchased a Catalyst 6509 to replace > one of my Catalyst 5000's. I've noticed that you have > the choice to run CatOS 5.x as usual or convert the > whole switch over to IOS 12.x. I've also been buying > some of the new Catalyst 3548-XL's and they too > run the IOS 12.x image's. My question to the group > is: what would be the advantages/disadvantages of > either software? > > Thanks, > > Ray Lovett > Network Engineer > The Richards Group > Dallas, TX > 214.891.5841 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html > _ > UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: CatOS or IOS?
I thought only the RSM rounds IOS? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ray Lovett Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 10:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CatOS or IOS? Hi Folks, I have recently purchased a Catalyst 6509 to replace one of my Catalyst 5000's. I've noticed that you have the choice to run CatOS 5.x as usual or convert the whole switch over to IOS 12.x. I've also been buying some of the new Catalyst 3548-XL's and they too run the IOS 12.x image's. My question to the group is: what would be the advantages/disadvantages of either software? Thanks, Ray Lovett Network Engineer The Richards Group Dallas, TX 214.891.5841 [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: CatOS or IOS?
Ray, I have also purchased 3500 equipment and have found that the current 12.5.2.XU vers of the IOS has worked well with clustering and command line as well as web based commands and setups including 802.1q. We have even setup a mock lab and have not seen any issues. We will be introducing the 6509 MSFC1 dual switch processors to the mix next with the IOS software. On the 6509 we thought the CAT OS would be too hard to learn. Make sure (via our Cisco se) to be using the 12.1.1.E2 code. I have on order the MFSC2 's but will not get them till late Oct. Let me know if you wish me to give you the results. regards, Steve Clevenger Ray Lovett wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I have recently purchased a Catalyst 6509 to replace > one of my Catalyst 5000's. I've noticed that you have > the choice to run CatOS 5.x as usual or convert the > whole switch over to IOS 12.x. I've also been buying > some of the new Catalyst 3548-XL's and they too > run the IOS 12.x image's. My question to the group > is: what would be the advantages/disadvantages of > either software? > > Thanks, > > Ray Lovett > Network Engineer > The Richards Group > Dallas, TX > 214.891.5841 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to > http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html > _ > UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html > FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com > Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: CatOS or IOS?
When we started purchasing 6509's our Cisco NSA Engineer advised us not to use the integrated IOS because there are some major bugs that are associated with it that have not been addressed. Now this was a couple of months ago, so maybe these issues have been addressed, but I would do some investigating first. If you are familiar with the Cat OS then I would go in that direction and wait for the integrated IOS to become more stable. Just my 2 cents. Eric L. McMasters, CCNP/CCDP OSSN - Sr. Network Engineer Phone:913.859.1986 PCS:913.485.9734 Fax: 913.859.1234 "Feign inferiority to encourage your enemy's arrogance. By appearing lowly and weak, you allow your enemy to let down his guard." - Sun Tzu, The Art of War -Original Message- From: Ray Lovett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 9:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CatOS or IOS? Hi Folks, I have recently purchased a Catalyst 6509 to replace one of my Catalyst 5000's. I've noticed that you have the choice to run CatOS 5.x as usual or convert the whole switch over to IOS 12.x. I've also been buying some of the new Catalyst 3548-XL's and they too run the IOS 12.x image's. My question to the group is: what would be the advantages/disadvantages of either software? Thanks, Ray Lovett Network Engineer The Richards Group Dallas, TX 214.891.5841 [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
