12-12-2003 11:45 PM - edited 03-02-2019 12:19 PM
I am trying to buy a set based command switch, like the 5500 series. Does the Supervisor Engine III module act like a router, can I do multi-layer switching ? Do I need additional cards along with the Supervisor Engine III to achieve MLS.
Thanks.
12-13-2003 12:27 AM
Hello,
the Supervisor III by itself does not provide Layer 3 functionality, you need an RSFC (Route Switch Feature Card).The Supervisor III does provide MLS, though.
Check out these links (be aware though that the 5000 and 5500 Series are End-of-Life/End-of-Sale):
Cisco Catalyst 5000 Series/Catalyst Supervisor III:
Cisco Catalyst 5000 Family Route Switch Feature Card:
Regards,
Georg
12-13-2003 12:33 AM
5000 series switches are end of life products. So you should be looking for either 4000/4500 series or the 6500 series switches depending upon the port density and features you need. You can use the Sup III with 4000 series switches to run Layer 3 routing. A set of features supported are listed here. Yes sup III can do layer 3/4 switching.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps663/products_data_sheet09186a00800924f2.html
12-13-2003 01:40 AM
Hello,
on the 4000/4500 Series, Layer 2 and Layer 3/4 switching is integrated on a single hardware engine on the Cisco Catalyst Supervisor Engine III, eliminating the need for a separate RSFC. But since you indicated that you need a set-based device, these won´t do you any good since these are all IOS-based. They are a lot more expensive as well; I have seen 5000/5500 switches for accepatable prices (I guess it depends on what you want to spend) on Ebay.
Is there a specific reason why you want a set-based switch (e.g. for studying the set based commands)?
Regards,
Georg
12-13-2003 08:51 AM
I am a student and need a set based switch for my CCNP and maybe I can use it later for CCIE . I already purchased a 2900 switch and need something not too expensive like the 4000 series.
12-13-2003 11:35 AM
Hello,
ok understood. You can get any of the following, all are set-based switches:
Catalyst 2926, 2926G, 1948G,4000, 5000, and 6000
The plan is to move everything to IOS sooner or later, but as far as I know, there is no fixed date set by Cisco for that.
Regards,
Georg
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