From: Roberts, Larry (Larry.Roberts@expanets.com)
Date: Wed Jul 23 2003 - 17:37:51 GMT-3
Hey all,
Just looking to see if anyone has done bridging of IPX across 802.1q trunk
links on a 6509.
I'm in process of ordering some new Sup-2's running Native mode, and I'm
having trouble determining if I can in fact bridge IPX across a trunk link.
Its not by choice that I'm doing this, but the current env. Is all one big
IPX network in bridging mode. I'm going to rip out the Sup-1 and replace it
with 2 of the Sup-2's. The 6509 is going to have Gig trunk ports to several
floors connecting up to 3550's. Currently the DC servers and the clients are
all hard-coded for frame type and network number. The Servers are running
some special applications that are going to prevent me from changing there
network number so I think that I'm only left with the option of bridging IPX
until I can complete the migration to IP only. There are 300+ clients and
changing the clients isn't an option...
I have found documentation stating that it can be done on routers, but I
can't find any confirmation that it can be done on the 6509 sup cards. I
don't see why not, but I'm trying to eliminate any potential cut-over
problems before they happen.
Any insight or pointers is greatly appreciated as always!
Larry
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