6500 VSS

jaye15394 · ‎03-24-2008

I'm thinking of deploying VSS in an environment with 200+ servers and 5 IDFs. I'd like to get some feedback.

Can anyone comment on a deployment?

How complex is it? Any bugs found?

Is it ready for prime time?

owillins · ‎03-28-2008

Please go through this document , it will clear your doubts.

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Virtual Switching System .

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9336/index.html

jaye15394 · ‎03-28-2008

Owen, I'm quite familiar with the system. Reading the literature shouldn't make you at ease for deploying it in a prod environment :)

Edison Ortiz · ‎03-28-2008

As with any new deployment, I recommend contacting your Cisco Sales Rep and see if they let you test drive it before making a final decision on the purchase.

I know several corporations already using VSS.

As for bugs, well if you work in IT, you will always have bugs. It's called job security :)

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Edison.

jaye15394 · ‎03-28-2008

Hey Edison,

Thanks for the post. I just left the role of an SE at Cisco a few months ago and I will for sure contact my Account Team :) The technology is great, but want to make sure it's solid.

Can you comment on safe harbor testing?

Thanks,

Jason

Edison Ortiz · ‎03-28-2008

Jason,

720VSS needs SXH and, well you be the judge :)

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/solutions/ns340/ns414/ns504/networking_solutions_products_genericcontent0900aecd80694a2a.html