How to Get a 6500 to Support VPLS?

[walliaralot]

I know the 6500 isn't suggested to be used for VPLS, that the 7600s are, but I have found forums stating that it is possible.  I found, thus far, a SIP600 card, a SUP720B, or greater, could make the 6500 capable of supporting VPLS.

Please help by explaining/-providing what all is required in order to support VPLS on a 6509.

thanks, Kevin

[Laurent Aubert · Accepted solution]

HI Kevin,

VPLS is supported on 6500 only with SIP-400 or SIP-600.

HTH

Laurent.

[rmedvedev]

Are there any special requirements for linecards in addition to having installed SIP-400 or SIP-600?