[rancid] RANCID and Cisco's VSS output?

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Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 03:20:55PM -0400, andrew.brennan+rancid at drexel.edu:
> While doing a quick inventory check of our modules, I noticed that there 
> were 4 different serial numbers listed for WS-X6716-10GE modules ... but 
> only two of those matched up with "Slot #" lines.
> 
> I'm guessing the "show inventory" in a VSS system produces output that's 
> for both chassis, but "show module" only has details for the modules in 
> the active chassis?  There's a "show module switch all" command, but I'm 
> suspecting that the output might be troublesome to parse.

i'venot seen 'show module all' produce anything different on our 6500s.  just
try it; it might be just fine with the existing filtering.

> If someone else has already addressed this in RANCID patches, I'd love to 
> save some time and use their work.  :)  Unfortunately, I can't get to the 
> RANCID web site right now to check out the version history and/or FAQ.

had some major maint to do; its been restored.