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Cisco Virtual Switching Supervisor Engine 720 with 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplinks

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Q. What is the Cisco® Virtual Switching Supervisor Engine 720 with 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks?
A. The Cisco Virtual Switching Supervisor Engine 720(Sup720-10G-VSS) is the latest supervisor in the Supervisor Engine 720 family with two 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks. Data sheet at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_data_sheet0900aecd806ed759.html provides a good introduction to the supervisor capabilities.

This supervisor engine operates in two modes: VSS 1440 mode by enabling the Cisco VSS 1440, and non-VSS mode. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks will ease the uplink migration from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

Q. How do I order the Sup720-10G-VSS?
A. There are two ways to order this supervisor engine. Like its predecessors, the Sup720-10G-VSS comes in two models. Order them using the following product IDs:

• VS-S720-10G-3C

• VS-S720-10G-3CXL

You can order those standalone or configure them in a chassis. These product IDs include Cisco IOS® Software IP Services image at no additional cost.

Cisco has created bundle options, including one, VS-S720-10G-3C, to support Layer 2 access applications. Order these bundles using the following product IDs:

• VS-C6504E-S720-10G

• VS-C6506E-S720-10G

• VS-C6509E-S720-10G

• VS-C6509VE-S720-10G

• VS-C6513-S720-10G

Q. Are these bundles specific to the Virtual Switching System 1440?
A. These bundles are specifically designed for the Layer 2 data center access market so that they can be utilized by customers wanting to operate in either VSS 1440 mode or non-VSS mode. The name starts with "virtual switching" to indicate the supervisor engine is capable of VSS.
Q. What do these bundles include?
A. Bundle price includes a chassis, fan tray, single supervisor engine (VS-S720-10G-3C only) and Cisco IOS Software IP Base image. Customers can configure the bundle by adding a redundant supervisor engine, required line cards, service modules, WAN cards, and power supplies.

Software image options for the bundle product IDs with the default (primary) supervisor engine and added (redundant) supervisor engines are given in Table 1.

Table 1. Product IDs and Descriptions

Product ID

Description

With Primary Supervisor Engine Only

SV33IBL-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS IP BASE LAN ONLY

SV33IBN-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS IP BASE LAN ONLY (MODULAR)

SV33IBK9L-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS IP BASE SSH LAN ONLY

SV33IBK9N-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS IP BASE SSH LAN ONLY (MODULAR)

With Redundant Supervisor Engine Only

SV33ISK9C-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS IP SERVICES SSH - Default

SV33ISK9O-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS IP SERVICES SSH (MODULAR) - DEFAULT

SV33AIK9-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS ADVANCED IP SERVICES SSH

SV33AIK9M-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS ADVANCED IP SERVICES SSH (MODULAR)

SV33AEK9-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS ADVANCED ENTERPRISE SERVICES SSH

SV33AEK9M-12233SXH

Cisco CAT6000-VSS720 IOS ADVANCED ENT SERVICES SSH (MODULAR)

Q. Can I order IP Services and above within the bundle?
A. Yes, if a second (redundant) supervisor engine is configured within the bundle. If you stay with one (default) supervisor engine, then IP Base is the only valid option.
Q. Is it possible to upgrade a bundle configuration with IP Services and above at a later point in time?
A. Yes, it is possible to upgrade the bundle with IP Services. To upgrade, you will have to purchase 6500-SW-SPARECD and appropriate software from the "Supervisor 720 10G Software" options. For Advanced IP Services images or Advanced Enterprise images, you need to select IP Services first and then either of the advanced images.
Q. I am familiar with Cisco Catalyst® 6500 Series Switches product IDs starting with WS. However, the above-mentioned supervisor engine and the bundles including the supervisor engine start with VS. What does VS mean?
A. VS at the beginning of the product ID denotes "virtual switching" and indicates that this supervisor engine can enable the Virtual Switching System 1440.
Q. Does that mean that the Sup720-10G-VSS will only operate in virtual switching mode?
A. VSS is a software feature that is enabled by the Sup720-10G-VSS. The supervisor engine can be used without VSS being configured.
Q. I understand that in VSS 1440 mode, there are some line-card and service module considerations. Is there any such consideration in non-VSS mode?
A. In non-VSS mode, this supervisor engine supports a much broader range of line cards and services modules. Table 2 lists all line card and service module support.

Table 2. Line Card and Service Module Support

 

Product ID

Description

Line Cards

WS-X6708-10G-3C

C6K 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module with DFC3C (req. X2)

WS-X6708-10G-3CXL

C6K 8 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module with DFC3CXL (req. X2)

WS-X6704-10GE

Cat6500 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module (req. XENPAKs)

WS-X6502-10GE

Cat6500 1port 10GE(ReqOIM)

WS-X6748-GE-TX

Cat6500 48-port 10/100/1000 GE Mod: fabric enabled, RJ-45

WS-X6548V-GE-TX

Catalyst 6500 48-port fab-enabled 10/100/1000 inline pwr mod

WS-X6548-GE-TX

Catalyst 6500 48-port fabric-enabled 10/100/1000 Module

WS-X6548-GE-45AF

Cat 6500 PoE 802.3af 10/100/1000 48-port(RJ45)CEF256 card

WS-X6516-GE-TX

Catalyst 6500 16-port 10/100/1000 GE Module, Cross-Bar

WS-X6148V-GE-TX

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100/1000 Inline Power Module, RJ-45

WS-X6148A-GE-TX

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100/1000 w/Jumbo Frame, RJ-45

WS-X6148A-GE-45AF

Catalyst 6500 48-Port PoE 802.3af 10/100/1000, w/Jumbo Frame

WS-X6148-GE-TX

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100/1000 GE Mod., RJ-45

WS-X6148-GE-45AF

Cat6500 PoE 802.3af 10/100/1000, 48 port(RJ45)line card

WS-X6816-GBIC

Cat6500 16-port GigE mod, 2 fab I/F, (Req GBICs, DFC/DFC3)

WS-X6748-SFP

Catalyst 6500 48-port GigE Mod: fabric-enabled (Req. SFPs)

WS-X6724-SFP

Catalyst 6500 24-port GigE Mod: fabric-enabled (Req. SFPs)

WS-X6516-GBIC

Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs)

WS-X6516A-GBIC

Catalyst 6500 16-port GigE Mod, fabric-enabled (Req. GBICs)

WS-X6416-GBIC

C6500 16-port Gig-Eth Mod.(Req.GBICs)

WS-X6408-GBIC

Catalyst 6000 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Module (Req. GBICs)

WS-X6408A-GBIC

Catalyst 6000 8-port GE, Enhanced QoS (Req. GBICs)

WS-X6548-RJ-45

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100, RJ-45, x-bar

WS-X6548-RJ-21

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100, RJ-21, fabric-enabled

WS-X6348-RJ45V

C6500 48-port 10/100,Inline Power,RJ-45

WS-X6348-RJ-45

C6500 48-p 10/100,Upgrd. to Voice,RJ-45

WS-X6348-RJ21V

C6500 48-p 10/100, Inline Power, RJ-21

WS-X6196-RJ-21

Catalyst 6500 96-Port 10/100 Upgradable - PoE 802.3af

WS-X6196-21AF

Cat6500 96-Port, PoE 802.3af 10/100 - RJ-21

WS-X6148X2-RJ-45

Cat6500 PoE 802.3af Voice Card (WS-X6148X2-RJ-45 and -RJ-21)

WS-X6148X2-45AF

Cat6500 PoE 802.3af 10/100, 96-Port ( RJ-45) line card

WS-X6148-RJ45V

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100 Inline Power, RJ-45

WS-X6148-RJ-45

Catalyst 6500 48-Port 10/100, Upgradable to Voice, RJ-45

WS-X6148-RJ21V

Catalyst 6500 48-port 10/100 Inline Power Module, RJ-21

WS-X6148-RJ-21

Catalyst 6500 48-Port 10/100 Upgradable to Voice, RJ-21

WS-X6148A-RJ-45

Catalyst 6500 48-Port 10/100 w/TDR, Upgradable - PoE 802.3af

WS-X6148A-45AF

Catalyst 6500 48-Port PoE 802.3af 10/100,card w/TDR

WS-X6148-45AF

Catalyst 6500 PoE 802.3af 10/100, 48 port(RJ45) line card

WS-X6148-21AF

Cat6500 PoE 802.3af 10/100, 48 port (RJ21) line card

WS-X6524-100FX-MM

Catalyst 6500 24-port 100FX, MT-RJ, fabric-enabled

WS-X6324-100FX-MM

Cat 6500 24-port 100FX, Enh QoS, MT-RJ, MMF

WS-X6148-FE-SFP

Catalyst 6500 48 port 100Base-X module (require SFP)

Service Modules

ACE10-6500-K9

Application Control Engine Service Module

ACE20-MOD-K9

Application Control Engine 20 Hardware

WS-SVC-CMM

Communication Media Module

WS-SVC-FWM-1-K9

Firewall blade for 6500 and 7600, VFW License Separate

WS-SVC-IDS2-BUN-K9

600M IDSM-2 Mod for Cat

WS-SVC-NAM-1 WS-SVC-NAM-2

Catalyst 6500 Network Analysis Module-1/2

WS-SVC-WiSM-1-K9

Cisco Wireless Services Module (WISM)

Service Carriers

7600-SSC-400

Cisco 7600 / Catalyst 6500 Services SPA Carrier Card

SPA-IPSEC-2G

Cisco 7600 / Catalyst 6500 IPSec VPN SPA - DES/3DES/AES

WAN Carriers

WS-X6582-2PA

Cisco7600/Catalyst6500 Enhanced FlexWAN, Fabric-enabled

7600-SIP-200

Cisco 7600 Series SPA Interface Processor-200

7600-SIP-400

Cisco 7600 Series SPA Interface Processor-400

Q. I have the Sup720-3B/XL. I would like to upgrade to the new supervisor engine. What is my option?
A. The Cisco Technology Migration Program provides an option to upgrade from the Sup720-3B/XL to the Sup720-10G-VSS. Talk to your Cisco field representative about the upgrade program.
Q. Do CEF720-based DFC3B/XLs work with this supervisor engine?
A. Yes, CEF720-based DFC3/3B/XLs work with the Sup720-10G-VSS. Table 3 shows the supported combinations and the system operating mode in each combination.

Table 3. Supported Combinations

 

WS-F6700-DFC3B

WS-F6700-DFC3BXL

WS-F6700-DFC3C

WS-F6700-DFC3CXL

WS-SUP720-3B

PFC3B functionality

PFC3B functionality

PFC3B functionality

PFC3B functionality

WS-SUP720-3BXL

PFC3B functionality

PFC3BXL functionality

PFC3B functionality?

PFC3BXL functionality

VS-S720-10G-3C

PFC3B functionality

PFC3B functionality

PFC3C functionality

PFC3C functionality

VS-S720-10G-3CXL

PFC3B functionality

PFC3BXL functionality

PFC3C functionality

PFC3CXL functionality