Questions about the Cisco 6509

[jt003649]

Hi There,

I have lots of experience of desiging smaller LAN Multilayer networks using Cisco Catalyst 2950s, 3550s, PIX and 2600 Series routers. I now have to look at using a Cisco 6509 Switch for an upcoming design.

Can anyone explain to me what the MSFC, CSM, FWSW and SSL Modules are for in this Cisco switch. I know the 6509 itself is just a chassis that has to be filled with various cards but an explanation of the cards above would help me greatly.

Thanks.

 

[lerdalt]

Here is a link that might help explain the cards better than what I can do:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_relevant_interfaces_and_modules.html

When I first started working on configuring a 6509 chassis it was confusing to figure out what cards you need, but it all depends on what you are wanting to do out of the switch.

I'd suggest making good use out of the link above as well as the configuration tool...link for the configuration tool is in the middle of the following page:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html