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Configuring Virtual Switching Systems
This chapter describes how to configure a virtual switching system (VSS) for the Catalyst 6500 series
switch. Cisco IOS Release 12.2(33)SXH1 and later releases support VSS.
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see these
publications:
• The Cisco IOS Virtual Switch Command Reference at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/vswitch/command/reference/vs_book.html
• The Cisco IOS Release 12.2 publications at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/products_installation_and_configuratio
n_guides_list.html
Tip For additional information about Cisco Catalyst 6500 series switches (including configuration examples
and troubleshooting information), see the documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
This chapter consists of these sections:
• Understanding Virtual Switching Systems, page 4-1
• VSS Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 4-27
• Configuring a VSS, page 4-29
• Upgrading a VSS, page 4-54
Understanding Virtual Switching Systems
These sections describe a VSS:
• VSS Overview, page 4-2
• VSS Redundancy, page 4-11
• Multichassis EtherChannels, page 4-14