CSM and SLB

[dbellazetin]

I'm trying to put together some plans for a design that requires some type of server load balancing and I'm hoping some body could clarify a few things for me.

I plan to run a 6506 w/Sup720 with Cisco IOS. No Cat OS and MSFC IOS (hybrid).

1) To do SLB you do not need a CSM correct? The CSM is a device with enhancements?

2) Is IOS SLB supported on Sup720 running Cisco IOS on the supervisor?

Daniel

[jfoerster]

Hi Daniel

1) yes and no the CSM has some features I'm not aware that the MSFC SLB knows about (i.e scripted keepalives) and vs (i.e. CSM is not able to to Radius Load Balancing (RLB))

2) Yes Sup720 can do SLB (got this information by using the feature navigator www.cisco.com/go/fn) with IOS 12.2(18)SXD.

regards,

Joerg