alaerte Vidali wrote: > I read something that scared me on the url > http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_white_paper09186a00800c8441.shtml > > "Should the MSFC fail, all Layer 2/3/4 functionality is lost" > > We are currently running Hybrid mode, and more than once the MSFC stop > working (in differents equipment). We just lose layer 3 functionality on the > 6500, and as we use HSRP the packets could be forwarded to other networks. > > So, is there really this disadvantage on the native mode?
Native mode running RPR+ is not as fast in converging, if I pull the active sup it takes a little more than 1 minute for the backup to to take over. Hopefully Cisco will eventually incorporate HSA which when running on the 7500 RSP takes only about 3 seconds for the redundant RSP to become active. Dave -- David Madland CCIE# 2016 Sr. Network Engineer Qwest Communications 612-664-3367 I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me." --- General George S. Patton Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66857&t=66766 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
