C2960-S Lan Base and Lan Lite static routing

[jacques_henry696]

Hi all,

In the Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Software Configuration Guide, 12.2(55)SE the chapter 34 describes the way to configure *static* unicast routes.

This is a new feature that was introduced in the 12.2(55)SE version.

I have a C2960G with LAN Base image and the routing works fine.

My question is with the new 2960-S: do I have to get the LAN Base as well or can I go with the LAN Lite version ?

In  the Q&A section concerning the 2960 and 2960-S it is stated that  the differences between the LAN Base and LAN Lite switches are the  following:
A LAN Base switches support these hardware components:

• Increased number of VLANs
• Redundant power system (Cisco RPS 2300)
• SFP+ (for the Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Series)
• A wider selection of Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports.

But it doesn't say anything about the routing capability... What do you think ?

Thanks !

[phiharri · Accepted solution]

Hey,

LAN Base is required for unicast routing on 2960-S. Setting the SDM template to 'sdm prefer lanbase-routing' is required and that template only applies to LAN Base models.

"Before enabling routing, enter the sdm prefer lanbase-routing global configuration command and reload the switch"

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/software/release/12.2_55_se/configuration/guide/swipstatrout.html

"The SDM template used by Catalyst 2960-S running  LAN Lite image is a default templates and is not configurable. Catalyst  2960-S switches running the LAN base image support only a default  template and the lanbase-routing template"

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960/software/release/12.2_55_se/configuration/guide/swsdm.html

Hope this helps,

/Phil

[jacques_henry696]

I was able to get one 2960-S LAN Lite and as you said, the SDM template can't be configured. So I have my answer.

Thanks for your precisions!