Solved: VSS and third party switches (ProCurve)

gwhynott · ‎07-09-2010

We are considering using VSS, with a second 6500 we are procuring. Originaly the intenet was to configure the second 6500 as a redundant fail over switch, but I am considering going with a VSS solution instead. The 6500's will make up the core, doing internal static routing and will be connected to several HP ProCurve 8212 switches via 2-4 10Gbit uplinks each (using LACP).

Is this configuration known to work with non Cisco equipment on the other end? I'm thinking it is as you can connect LACP bonded unix/windows servers to a VSS cluster, but thought I'd ask anyway.

thanks very much for your time,

greg

Reza Sharifi · ‎07-09-2010

Greg,

It should work. The only thing that is different is since this is a none Cisco device you can not use PAGP for dual-active detection. You have to use BFD or fast hello.

Have a look at this doc for more info:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2SX/configuration/guide/vss.html#wp1063718

HTH

Reza

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Reza Sharifi · ‎07-09-2010

Greg,

It should work. The only thing that is different is since this is a none Cisco device you can not use PAGP for dual-active detection. You have to use BFD or fast hello.

Have a look at this doc for more info:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2SX/configuration/guide/vss.html#wp1063718

HTH

Reza

gwhynott · ‎07-09-2010

thanks Reza!