Scalable platforms, ranging from the Catalyst 6000 Series which offers 32
Gbps of switching capacity and scalable multilayer switching up to 30 Mpps,
to the Catalyst 6500 Series offering scalable switching capacity up to 256
Gbps and multilayer switching up to 150 Mpps
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/pcat/ca6000.htm
Lou Nelson, CCNP, CCDA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Kell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "McCormick, Corey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: Switch backplace capacity - how much do you need?
> > "McCormick, Corey" wrote:
> >
> > I have noticed that these numbers are actually not necessarily
> > accurate either.
> >
> > The Catalyst 6509 has a backplane quoted as having 256Mb/sec,
> > 128Mb/sec, 32Mb/sec and 16Mb/sec. Which is true? Sort of they all
> > are, from my current information.
>
> Basically 16Gb/sec. There is a new blade coming for the 6500 that is a
> 'crossbar switching fabric' that provides the higher bandwidth across
> compatible cards, etc.
>
> And 10Gb may be within the calendar year.
>
> [According to Networkers Las Vegas talk on campus switching, if I recall
> correctly; don't have my notes in front of me]
>
> Jeff Kell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
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