Cisco Catalyst Switches for Microwave Internet Connection

[abbasali5]

I have (6) sites connected over Microwave.  I need to replace existing 6500 switches to smaller form factor switches at each site that connect to Microwave device at each site over a Multimode Fiber.  Those switches will support internal users at each site with different network services.  I am looking into Catalyst 6880-X to support either 1Gb RJ45, 1Gb SFP multimode, and 10Gb SFP+ multimode.  I could have gone with Catalyst 4500-X as well, but future growth might be an issue since it could only support up to 32 Ports.

With IOS IP Services, will I be able to support routing protocols such as BGP/OSPF/ISIS, and even MPLS or I will need an enterprise level IOS?

Thanks,

[RockstarWiFi · Accepted solution]

This is more of a R/S question, but always happy to help in the wireless community. So you will need advanced enterprise IOS features to support BGP/ISIS/MPLS. IP Services will give you most IGP support, but the rest you will need licensed features for.

Hope this helps.

[Prabath Godevithanage · Accepted solution]

for some features you'd have to have appropriate line cards as well.if you are going 6800 modular chassis you also might be able to use some of your existing line cards if they are supported..

With IOS IP Services, will I be able to support routing protocols such as BGP/OSPF/ISIS, and even MPLS or I will need an enterprise level IOS?with IP services you'd get routing protocol suit with BGP support but you'd need Advance Enterprise for full MPLS support 

You can use feature navigator to get an understanding of the license requirements.check here