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Comparison of the Cisco Catalyst and Cisco IOS Software Operating Systems for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Overview This paper primarily compares the two software operating system models available for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches, which are the Cisco Catalyst OS with optional Cisco IOS Software running on the multilayer switch feature card (MSFC); this model is commonly referred to as "Hybrid." and the Cisco IOS Software running on the supervisor and the MSFC, this model is commonly referred to as "Native." An overview of the software architecture, operation, and configuration for hybrid and native models is discussed along with primary feature and network deployment comparisons. Additionally, this paper is a resource for those planning a migration from a hybrid or Cisco Catalyst OS to a native Cisco IOS Software model.

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Publisher: Cisco Systems
File Format: PDF
Date Published: Jun 12, 2008
Format: White Papers
Topics: Switching

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