Control plane switch requirements are listed in the following table.
Table 2–5 Switch Requirements
Switch |
Provisioning Server Plane |
Notes |
---|---|---|
Cisco Catalyst 2950-24 |
Control plane Ethernet switch |
The control plane Switch is optional in a setup of a combined Provisioning and image server with a single chassis containing a single Switch and System Controller (SSC) unit. Any other configuration requires the addition of a control switch. |
Cisco Catalyst 3550-12T |
Control plane Ethernet switch |
Minimum suggested requirement for three or more chassis. |
Cisco Catalyst 3750-12 or 3750–24 |
Control plane or Data plane Ethernet switch |
Minimum suggested requirement for three or more chassis. |
Cisco Catalyst 4503 Switch Chassis |
Control plane or data plane Ethernet switch |
Minimum suggested requirement for six or more chassis. A 48-port switch module needs to be added to the Cisco switch. |
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switch Chassis |
Control plane or data plane Ethernet switch |
Minimum suggested requirement for a six or more B1600 Blade System chassis installation. A 48-port switch module needs to be added to the Cisco switch. |