VSS supported in SUP 8

[Jonn cos]

Hi all,

I was viewing VSS configuration in latest 4500 switch configuration guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/XE3.5.0E/15.21E/configuration/guide/vss.html#wp1053927

Under pre requisite, it says that SUP 7E and 7LE are supported so what about 8-E ? under datasheet its mentioned that it supports VSS

[Richard Michael]

Yes 8-E is VSS supported.

Thanks,

Richard.

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[Jonn cos]

Sir in above document which is the latest, 8-E is not listed under pre requisite.

[Jonn cos]

Sir pls also refer to below discussion held on 6th september 2013

https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2236010

Here also he has clearly mentioned Sup 7E/7LE.

[Leo Laohoo]

Agree.  VSS support in Sup8.

[Jonn cos]

Then Sir why its not listed under pre requisites ?

[Marvin Rhoads]

You are referring to the configuration guide for IOS-XE 3.5.0E. That release does NOT support the Sup 8.

For Sup 8 you currently need to use release 3.3.0XO - a branch off of IOS XE 3.3.0SG. See the diagram here in the release notes.

Once 3.6.0XE is released, Sup 8 support will be rolled into the main line and VSS support should be implemented. Currently it is only a ROADMAP (future) capability for the Sup 8. See the note in the Sup 8 data sheet.

[Jonn cos]

Sir that means i am correct that SUP 8-E currently dont support VSS ?

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

Correct - Sup 8 does not support VSS with current software (IOS-XE 3.3.0XO) required to use this new module.

Expect that to change in coming months once IOS-XE 3.6.0 is released. Cisco has not announced the exact date yet.

Perhaps you should put it on your Christmas wish list.

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[Jonn cos]

Thanks alot Sir.

[Mamdouh Magdi Mohammed Sharaf]

it will be better to use Cisco Feature Navigator:

http://tools.cisco.com/ITDIT/CFN/jsp/index.jsp

[Marvin Rhoads]

I find Cisco Feature Navigator to be one of the most unwieldy tools on all of cisco.com.

I've been a Cisco customer for 20 years on both the end user and partner side and have difficulty making CFN give me useful information. I can only imagine how difficult it is for a less familiar user.