[c-nsp] IOS version

[Peter Rathlev]

Hi Mark,

On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 08:45 -0700, Mark Tech wrote:
> Hi
> We currently run Cisco 7206VXR's using c7200-p-mz.122-25.S train in an
>  ISP environment. I am looking to get some 6500's but I'm a little
>  confused as to which IOS to get as 12.2 'service provider' seems to
>  just have deferred software. 
> 
> Other than that the only other options are 12.2.33-SXH1 (ED) and
>  12.2.18-SXF13 (ED). Can someone point me in the right direction as to
>  what IOS/Software Feature Set to use for 6500's with a sup720 in an
>  ISP environment

You can only get ED versions for the 6500. The 12.2SXF train is quite
mature by now, and has had no new software features added since SXF7 or
something.

"ISP environment" can probably mean a lot of things. You're bound by the
hardware features, so things like shaping are not supported without e.g.
SIP-cards. You can take a look at the Feature Navigator to see what
specific feature set you need. Probably something like IP Services og
Adv. IP Services, but it depends on what you need them to do.

It's very different from 7200 by the way. It's an advanced hardware
switch, so many things you're used to with a 7200 may not work, or may
work in a different way.

Regards,
Peter