Does C6840-X support OSPF?

[MissDunja]

I'm working on a project and thinking about using Cisco Catalyst 6840-X series, exact model C6824-X-LE-40G switch as a backbone switch.

I need to be able to run OSPF on this switch, but can't find any information on it. All I could find was:

- Data sheet of this model: "This platform also runs on the same architecture as the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 2T".

- Data sheet of C6500 Supervisor Engine 2T: "Supervisor Engine 2T features the Multilayer Switch Feature Card 5 (MSFC5), providing high-performance, multilayer switching and routing intelligence. Equipped with a high-performance processor, the MSFC5 runs both Layer 2 protocols and Layer 3 protocols on the dual-core CPU complex. These include routing protocol support, Layer 2 protocols (for example, Spanning Tree Protocol and VLAN Trunking Protocol), and security services."

Not a single word about OSPF anywhere. Anyone know something more?

Thanks,

Dunja

[Mark Malone · Accepted solution]

Yes they do support ospf all 6800 series do but you will need an IOS that supports layer 3 protocols it running on it

http://www.cisco.com/assets/global/DK/pdfs/20140122-techupdate-part-1.pdf

[MissDunja]

Thanks Mark!

[BenBen]

Hi Dunja,

Did you order any of C6840-X? It seems that they are not orderable yet.

Thanks.

[MissDunja]

No, I'm working on a project - the network is in the planning stage. I hear it will be available in January 2016 - right in time for implementation ;)

Cheers