[c-nsp] 7600 as a switch

[Scott McGrath]

7600 IS a switch -  currently there is no difference between a 65xx and 
a 76xx - Cisco has indicated the the code paths will fork at some point 
but right now a  65xx will run any 76xx image and vice versa.

vince anton wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am looking at getting 7600 with SUP720 to do various (simple) routing
> functions. I am also looking at L2 aggregation of GE links - ie standard L2
> switch.
>
> Being an SP environment, the 7600 seems to be more suitable than the 6500,
> although I know this is a hot topic and not everyone may agree.
>
> The Question: Since the 7600 is positioned as an 'SP router', and today
> supports the 67xx ethernet switch modules, thats an ideal box today, But
> what is the roadmap for the 7600 in terms of switch modules ?     Is it
> planned for the 7600 to keep support for the current, and future gig
> ethernet switching modules to reamain inline with the switch modules for
> 6500, or will it move away from this to become only 'a router' and not
> support L2 switch modules at all, in which case I should look at alternative
> L2 aggregation switch boxes ?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> anton
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