04-24-2006 11:31 AM - edited 03-03-2019 02:55 AM
Are there any pointers to multicast performance numbers on a cisco switch?
04-24-2006 11:45 AM
Hi,
It depends on the switch platform, and (if applicable) supervisor revision.
For example, here's the info for a 6500 with a supervisor 2 (up to 170 Mpps):
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_white_paper09186a008014346e.shtml
HTH,
Bobby
04-24-2006 01:40 PM
Thank you.
Actually, i am looking spec on 2950 /3500/4000 switches.
04-24-2006 02:00 PM
Hi,
For Layer 2 platforms, IGMP snooping is implemented in hardware, so forwarding performance is only limited by the overall performance of the switch. Unconstrained multicast are forwarded as broadcasts, so the same restriction applies.
2950 specs:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps628/products_data_sheet09186a00801cfb64.html
Couldn't find any specs for the 3500Xl switches, as they are well past end of sale, but they'll operate the same, with the exception that they use CGMP rather than IGMP snooping.
For the 4000, i'll need to know which supervisor, and if you are talking about layer 2 multicast or multicast routing.
HTH,
Bobby
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