Recent SMI code can also do Layer 3 protocols, and includes some
routing protocols, at least RIP(v2). If you need OSPF or BGP, then
EMI is what you need.
CCIE lab could require OSPF and/or BGP routing at the 3550, so if
you'd like to be familiar with that, go for the EMI version.
Ralf
On Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:17:25 GMT, Annu Roopa wrote:
>
> SMI is without routing only Layer 2 code....so labs requiring only a switch
> function can be done.
>
> EMI is with Layer 3 capability..if its CCIE lab then this is the code.
>
> HTH.
> Annu
>
> kroww kroww wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I have very simple question that hopefully requires a brief answer: What
are
> the benefits of having an EMI instead SMI, and if you have a SMI would be
> sufficient to run labs? Thank you all in advance.
>
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