[c-nsp] WS-X6348-RJ-45 and Output drops

[Justin Shore]

Jon Lewis wrote:
> On Thu, 7 Feb 2008, Robert Hass wrote:
> 
>> Can I configure something to prevent this drops ? Or maybe I should
>> replace this card with WS-X6148 will resolve my problem ?
> 
> According to cisco docs, the per port buffers on the 6148 are no better. 
> WS-X6548-RJ-45 has 1MB/port buffers.  We had a 6500 with a busy FE port, 
> and swapping from a WS-X6348-RJ-45 to a WS-X6548-RJ-45 made a big 
> difference in the output drops (but didn't totally stop them).
> 
> http://cio.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_module_configuration_guide_chapter09186a0080394e16.html

Another option to consider would be the 6148A model.

http://tinyurl.com/2uom4p

The 6148A model has 5.3MB of buffer per port whereas the plain 6148 only 
has 128KB.  That might suit his needs too.

I always make a point to use 6748s but that would be a waste of money 
given the Sup Robert has to work with.

Justin