Hi, The term "layer 3 switch" is used to describe a switch that has routing capabilities. In the 6509, routing is handled by the MSFC daughtercard on the Sup module.
If you do a 'show module' the MSFC is in slot 15 and/or 16. If you do a 'session 15' you reverse-telnet/console into the router module from the switch prompt if using Hybrid IOS. You don't need to route on the 6500 with the MSFC, you could use a external router as well if you want but the 6500+MSFC combo is faster. --- John Green wrote: > Is it ok to refer to a "router" as a Layer 3 switch > ? > > cisco 6500 was referred to as a Layer 3 switch. > > question: does it(6500) have routing capabilities ? > ----------------------------------------------------- > > to connect to different vlans one needs a router. > right ?? (as shown below) > switchA --------ROUTER-------switchB > > but say some nodes connected to switchB are on the > vlan of switchA. so now to connect switchA and > switchB > can router be ok ? > ---------------------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38361&t=38358 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
