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Chapter 2 Basic Concepts C65/76M Objects and Interfaces C65/76M Objects and Interfaces The C65/76M software provides three types of objects: • Physical-Represents actual components and devices such as the chassis (hardware frame), fans, power supplies, modules, and ports. • Logical-Represents the nontangible features, such as VLAN configurations, EtherChannels, and routing protocols. • Network element-Represents the entire Catalyst 6000 family multilayer switch or Cisco 7600 series Internet Router managed through a single SNMP agent and IOS command-line interface. Physical Objects The C65/76M software models the following physical components: • Chassis-The hardware frame of the Catalyst 6000 family switch or the Cisco 7600 series Internet Router • Power supplies-The source of power for the Catalyst 6000 family switch or the Cisco 7600 series Internet Router • Supervisor Engine modules-Contain the route and switch processors • Ethernet interfaces-Ports on Ethernet modules and supervisor engine modules • Ethernet modules-Represent Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet modules • Switch Fabric Modules-Provide connection to the crossbar switching fabric • FlexWAN modules -Supports up to two port adapters that provide WAN and MAN connections • Port adapters-The port adapters plug into the FlexWAN module to provide WAN and MAN connections • OSM GeWAN modules/interfaces-Modules and associated ports that provide 4 Gigabit Ethernet WAN connections • OSM PoS modules/interfaces-Modules and associated ports that provide Packet-over-SONET (PoS) connection support • OSM Channelized SONET modules/interfaces-Modules and associated ports that provide SONET-based channelizing of interface bandwidth, including both PoS and serial subinterfaces • Content Switching Modules-Defines a virtual server that represents a cluster of real servers Cisco 6500/7600 Series Manager User Guide 2-3