[c-nsp] 7600 as a switch

[Jared Mauch]

On Mon, Nov 13, 2006 at 07:58:40AM -0500, Scott McGrath wrote:
> 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.

	The difference is which cisco business-unit gets the revenue for
your purchase.

	There is also the "SRA" code which is the 7600 BU's code
as compared to the SX* code which is the 6500 BU code.  We're sticking
with the 65xx code for now as it seems to provide the best path for
us currently.

	But don't forget what Scott says above, it's a switch with
a router strapped on.  Expect wonky things to happen and the lack
of visibility into a number of things you'd not expect on a real "router".

	- jared

> 
> 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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