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In which slot shall we install the Supervisor Engine in Cisco 6500 Series Catalyst Switches -Series1

Dear Friends the Cisco 6500 Series Catalyst Switch comes in different models like Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Switch, Cisco Catalyst 6506-E Switch, Cisco Catalyst 6509-V-E Switch, Cisco Catalyst 6509-E Switch and Cisco Catalyst 6513 Switch. But is there any specific slot assigned in these switches to install the Supervisor Engine SUP720? Yes there are specified slots assigned to install the Supervisor Engine SUP720  in any of the Cisco 6500 Series Switches.

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Now let’s find out these details,

The Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Switch comes with three slot chassis. In the Cisco Catalyst 6503-E Switch the first two slots are reserved for Supervisor Engine SUP720, if you have one Supervisor Engine SUP720 then you can install the Supervisor Engine SUP720 module either in slot 1 or slot 2.

I will cover these details for other models in my next post.

CCDE Practical Beta Exam Available

Cisco has announced the availibity of beta version of CCDE Practical exam, Cisco will be offering this beta delivery of the exam on October, 1 in Chicago, Illinois USA - at a Pearson Professional Testing Center. Only candidates that have a passing score on the CCDE qualification exam may register and participate in this exam.

The cost to participate in the beta delivery of the CCDE Practical is $980US and will only be delivered in Chicago on Oct 1, 2008. The estimated cost for the CCDE Practical exam after the October delivery will be $1,400.

For more details do check this article from Cisco Learning Center