Cat IOS vs IOS

[georgecharlesk]

Could anybody please tell me the difference between a Cat IOS and a normal IOS? Where it is being used ?

[ankbhasi · Accepted solution]

Hi George,

CatOS is the older (for switches) version of the operating software/firmware. CatOS uses three base commands: set, clear, and show.

IOS is the traditional operating system for (Cisco) routers. It has a much broader command set.

Also have a look at this link

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps700/products_tech_note09186a008010e9d5.shtml#Diff

HTH

Ankur

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[sourabhagarwal · Accepted solution]

Hi George,

hope this URL will give you information you are looking for.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_white_paper09186a00800c8441.shtml

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