Think about it... With Hybrid mode, the CPUs on the MSFC and the supervisor engine function independently. You have two user interfaces. With Native mode, the two devices are integrated with a single user interface and the CPU on the MSFC functions as the primary CPU for the switch.
Karen *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 4/4/2003 at 3:03 PM 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? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66859&t=66766 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
