VSS (Virtual Switching System)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer networking
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:StackWise_technology
gptkbp:category Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Cisco_Systems
gptkbp:documentation Cisco official website
gptkbp:enables combining multiple physical switches into a single logical switch
multi-chassis EtherChannel (MEC)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VSS (Virtual Switching System)
gptkbp:improves network resiliency
gptkbp:introducedIn Cisco Catalyst 6500 series
gptkbp:provides single management IP address
gptkbp:reduces network downtime
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) complexity
gptkbp:requires compatible hardware and software versions
gptkbp:supportedBy Cisco Catalyst 4500 series
Cisco Catalyst 6800 series
gptkbp:supports scalability
high availability
simplified management
gptkbp:usedIn enterprise networks
gptkbp:uses Virtual Switch Link (VSL)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Catalyst_6500
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7