Subject: Re: 2948G L3, route between Vlan > > I know this is being picky but there's no such thing as an RSM for the > 6500. > Only the 5500. Essentially its the same thing but the 6500's use MSFC > cards > instead. I don't think it is picky. OTOH, it is an area of great confusion for a lot of people. The part that really hurts is when people realize what the full potential of their switches can be, a.k.a. Multi-layer switching, and they suddenly realize that they don't have a critical component that they need and it will cost them *dearly* to get it after the fact. Just to emphasize my point, let's say you buy a CAT 6000 series switch (or switches) for your network. You get lucky and the boss springs for some training on these beasts and you discover in class that they can do multi-layer switching. Instead of routing in software, you can now route in hardware. All you need is the right gear. So you look at the requirements. Since you knew on your CAT 5Ks you could always order a separate RSM later (if you needed the capability), you assumed the same to be true for your CAT6K series switches. As it turns out, your only option is to add an MSFC (multi-layer switch feature card). Here's the kicker... If you added it on to your original switch hardware config, there is a $3,000 price break per Supervisor Engine for this daughter card. That's a mistake you really don't want to make :-( Here's what you need for doing MLS for various platforms: INTERNAL ROUTER: Catalyst 2926G,2948G, 2980G, 5000, or 6000 Series Switch Supervisor Engine III, FSX, III FLX, IIG, or IIIG Module Supervisor Engine Software Release 4.1(1) or Later NetFlow Feature Card (NFFC), NFFC II, for the switching engine side. For the router component, you will need an Route Switch Module (RSM) or RSFC Cisco IOS™ Release 11.3(2)WA4(4) or Later (such as an MSFC or MSFC II) EXTERNAL ROUTER: Switching Engine requirements are the same. For the router component, you will need a Cisco Higher-end Router, such as Cisco 3620, 3640, 7500, 7200, 4500, or 4700 Series Cisco IOS Release 11.3(2)WA4(4) or Later. HTH, Paul Werner ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number - Free Free voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag **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]
