Here's the output of a "show port capabilities" on both a 5213 and a 5213A. No difference. I seem to remember that the "A" version fixed some flaws in the older blade. I have no idea what they might be. I've found the 5213 in a 1996 catalog. The 5213A is in the '98 catalog. If price wasn't much different, I'd go for the newer.
Bill_Cat5505> sh port capabilities 4 Model WS-X5213 Port 4/1 Type 10/100BaseTX Speed auto,10,100 Duplex half,full Trunk encap type ISL Trunk mode on,off,desirable,auto,nonegotiate Channel no Broadcast suppression pps(0-150000) Flow control no Security yes Membership static,dynamic Fast start yes Rewrite no *********************************** Left5K> sh port capabilities 2 Model WS-X5213A Port 2/1 Type 10/100BaseTX Speed auto,10,100 Duplex half,full Trunk encap type ISL Trunk mode on,off,desirable,auto,nonegotiate Channel no Broadcast suppression pps(0-150000) Flow control no Security yes Membership static,dynamic Fast start yes Rewrite no > -----Original Message----- > From: Circusnuts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:21 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: ws-x5213 or ws-x5213a [7:38546] > > > Anyone know the difference between these two modules ??? > > > > Thanks > > Phil Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38580&t=38546 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

