The 3550 ( with layer3 ) whould be able to handle the traffic load, as well
as your mls needs, however, your problem will come in from your "upstream"
connectivity, If it is FastE, then you are ok, but if you say, had a flex
wan in your 6509, there is no wan capabilities in the 3550.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjie Ko" <gerwalk1@yahoo.com>
To: <cisco-nsp@puck.nether.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 2:23 AM
Subject: [nsp] backup for 6509
> Hello list,
>
> We have a small datacenter for my company w/c consists
> of cisco 6509 (pfc2 msfc2 running native IOS) and 4
> 3548xls.
> The 6509 connects to my upstream and the 3548s are
> trunk connected (via GE) to it.
> 6509 is doing OSPF,perVLAN QOS (policing),vtp server
> among other things.
> Since the 6509 is single point of failure, we're
> looking at adding another switch, not a 6509 though
> due to budget contraints, on our network topology w/c
> could act as a backup in the event that the 6509
> fails.
> The switch should be able to do HSRP, per VLAN QOS and
> OSPF.
> I havent talked to a Cisco rep yet since I need
> unbiased advice on this issue (and not just making a
> sale).
> Will the Cisco 3550 be able to handle this? We're
> talking of less than 50 VLANs here. We're expected to
> push around 8 - 10 Mbs of traffic on our external
> links.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
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