What is Supervisor module in Catalyst 3550 switch?

[imprise]

What is Supervisor module in Catalyst 3550 switch?

Thanks

 

[KiscoKid]

The Cat3550 doesn't have a supervisor module

 

[imprise]

the MAC address used by a switch can come from the Supervisor module.

the above sentence is in the CCNP switching book that describing STP.

 

[KiscoKid]

They must be talking about another switch because the 3550 doesnt have a supervisor.

See for yourself

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps646/products_data_sheet09186a00800913d7.html

 

[imprise]

Ok, thanks

Now what is it?

 

[imprise]

any help?