HSRP -- is it possible to use different hardware

[JUSTIN LOUCKS]

I was wondering whether or not you can use to different pieces of hardware (i.e. a Cisco 3662 and a Cisco 3620 or even a 1750) to setup a HSRP for fault tolerance. I know that it is probably preferred to use identical hardware, but if I don't want to spend the money on another 3662 and just want to provide failover for a FastEthernet interface. Any feedback / alternatives would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Justin Loucks

[DALE FRANCIS]

Justin,

You should not have a problem with this at all, as the decodes i have seen do not contain device types, the only problem you would encounter is MHSRP, where certain controllers can not run multiple MAC's or instance's for HSRP groups.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/tech/tk648/tk365/technologies_tech_note09186a0080094afd.shtml#packetformat

[donewald · Accepted solution]

Justin,

Yes you can use any mix of HW to provide HSRP fault tolerance as long as it supports HSRP.. ;)

Hope that helps you out,

Don

[JUSTIN LOUCKS]

Thank you both for your responses. It's nice to know that there are numberous CCIEs out there willing to assist those of us who are just getting started...

[raarons]

Of course you can. No problem at all.