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February 8, 1999
These release notes describe the most current status of the Voice over IP (VoIP) VCWare, version 2.5x, which runs on the digital signal processor (DSP) component of the Voice Feature Card (VFC) for the Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server.
The binary code for VCWare firmware consists of two parts:
VCWare and DSPWare contain different version numbers: The DSPWare version in VCWare Version 2.5x is 2.3(3).
This document contains the following sections:
This section contains Cisco IOS Release and VCWare compatibility information, system and memory requirements and restrictions.
| Cisco IOS Release | VCWare Version |
|---|---|
11.3NA | 1.0 |
11.3(2)NA to < 11.3(6)NA | 1.0 |
11.3(6)NA2 | 2.4x |
11.3(7)NA > or = | 2.5x |
12.0(3)T1 | 2.5x |
| 1Not currently available. |
See the "Limitations and Restrictions" section for more information about VCWare and Cisco IOS Release compatibility.
The Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server requires Cisco IOS Release 11.3(7)NA or higher for support of VoIP solutions.
For your convenience, Table 2 contains the memory requirements for the Cisco AS5300 feature sets supported by Cisco IOS Release 11.3(7)NA.
| Feature Set | Image Name | Required Flash Memory | Required for Dual Image Flash | Required DRAM Memory | Runs From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IP Plus | c5300-is-mz | 8 MB Flash | 16 MB Flash | 32 MB DRAM | RAM |
Desktop Plus | c5300-ds-mz | 8 MB Flash | 16 MB Flash | 32 MB DRAM | RAM |
Enterprise Plus | c5300-js-mz | 8 MB Flash | 16 MB Flash | 32 MB DRAM | RAM |
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your access server, log into the access server and enter the show version user EXEC command:
5300# show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 5300 Software (C5300-IS-MZ), Version 11.3(7)NA
The output contains additional information including processor revision numbers, memory amounts, hardware IDs, and partition information. See the "Example show version Output" section for an example of the show version command output.
This section provides instructions for upgrading Voice Feature Card VCWare using a PC. If you are not in a PC environment, use the procedures as general guidelines; the steps are similar.
The upgrade procedure consists of the following tasks:
This section provides instructions for installing a TFTP application on your PC to transfer the latest VCWare file. Ignore this section if:
Step 1 Use the Microsoft Windows 95 Explorer, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 to create a directory labeled tftpboot on the root drive (usually C) on your hard disk.
Step 2 Open your Internet browser and go to this site: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-other.shtml
Step 3 Click TFTP Server for Windows 95/Windows 98/NT 4.0.
Step 4 Follow the instructions to the Software Download page to download the software to your PC hard drive.
Step 5 Double click on the executable file and follow the screen directions.
Step 6 Go to your c:\tftpboot directory and double-click tftpsrv.exe in the Microsoft Windows 95 Explorer, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 to launch the TFTP server application.
Step 7 Set your TFTP server application root directory:
(a) Choose Server Root Directory from the Options menu.
(b) Double-click tftpboot in [] list box. If necessary, choose drive c from the Drives list box.
(c) Click OK. The status bar below the menu bar displays c:\tftpboot as the TFTP server application root directory.
 | Caution You must select the c:\tftpboot directory as your TFTP server application directory to perform the copy procedure. This also applies if you are using RCP on your system. |
Step 8 Continue with the following section "Connect PC and Access Server."
Use the steps in this section to connect your PC to the access server. If you are not using a PC, skip this section, or use the procedure as a guideline.
Step 1 Use network cables to connect the PC and access server to the network, as shown in Figure 1.
Step 2 Connect your PC's COM port to the access server console port using the standard Cisco console cable, as shown in Figure 1.
Step 3 Make sure the PC, access server, and hub are all powered ON.
Step 4 Continue with the following section, "Establish Console Session ."
Use the steps in this section to establish a console session from your local PC to the Cisco AS5300. You will use this session to talk to the access server. If you are not using a PC, ignore this section, or use the procedure as a guideline.
Step 1 Choose Start/Programs/Accessories/HyperTerminal.
Step 2 Double-click Hypertrm.exe to display the Connection Description dialog box.
Step 3 Enter a name for your connection, for example, AS5300, and then click OK. HyperTerminal displays the Phone Number dialog box.
Step 4 Choose the COM port connecting the PC and the access server in the Connect Using list box. You have options to connect directly to one of four COM ports.
Step 5 Click OK. HyperTerminal displays the COM Properties dialog box.
Step 6 Choose the following options in the COM Properties dialog box, then click OK:
Step 7 Press Enter until the access server displays the prompt. You might be prompted to enter a login password if login is configured.
Step 8 Enter enable mode (also called Privileged EXEC) by entering the following command and the appropriate password:
5300> enable
Password: <password>
5300#
Enable mode (Privileged EXEC) provides access to privileged commands.
Step 9 Keep the HyperTerminal window open and continue with the following section, "Ping PC and Access Server."
Use the steps in this section to ping the access server and the PC to verify that they are talking to each other and that there are no configuration problems on your access server. If you are not using a PC, skip this section, or use the procedure as a guideline.
Step 1 Choose the correct adapter connecting to the router or access server and note the PC's IP address:
(a) On your desktop, choose Start/Run to display the Run dialog.
(b) Enter winipcfg and then click OK to display the IP Configuration dialog box.
(c) Choose the appropriate PC adapter connector (Ethernet or Token Ring) used for the connection to the router or access server if you have more than one adapter connector installed on your PC.
(d) Make a note of the PC IP address, and then click OK.
5300# prompt to verify the access server has an IP address assigned. If the access server does not have an IP address, assign an IP address before continuing. See your access server documentation for details on assigning IP addresses.
Step 2 In the HyperTerminal dialog box make sure you are at the 5300# prompt (see the "Establish Console Session" section
for details).
Step 3 Enter the ping command with your PC's IP address.
5300# ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
The access server displays five exclamation points (!) if everything is working and it displays five dots (.....) if there is a problem. If there is a problem, check the cabling between the router and the PC and check the access server configuration.
Step 4 Keep the HyperTerminal window open and proceed to the section,"Identify Voice Feature Cards ."
This section describes how to replace firmware with VCWare by using either of the following methods:
To download VCWare to your voice card, you must first do the following:
1. Identify voice cards in the system to determine whether the VFC is in VCWare mode or ROM Monitor mode. Knowing which mode you are in determines how you download software to the VFC. (See "Identify Voice Feature Cards" section .)
2. Check to see that the version of VFC ROM Monitor software version 1.2 or 1.3 is compatible with your installed Cisco IOS image. VCWare version 3.0 (or later) requires Cisco IOS version 12.0(3)XH, 12.0(5)T, or later.
3. Download the software using the appropriate procedure.
Use the following steps to identify the voice cards in the system and determine whether the VFC is in VCWare mode or ROM Monitor mode. This determines how you download software to the VFC. If VCWare is not loaded on the VFC, you can use ROM Monitor mode to download the VCWare. Otherwise VCWare mode is active.
| Step | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5300> enable Password: <password> 5300# | Enter enable mode (also called Privileged EXEC). Enter the password. You have entered enable mode when the prompt changes to |
| 2 | 5300# show vfc <0-2> board | Determine the number of voice cards in the system, the slot number for each card, and the VFC mode (VCWare or ROM Monitor) in which you are running. The VFC mode is indicated as follows:
Note the location and the mode type for each voice card. You will need this information when you upgrade the VCWare. |
| 3 | -- | Go to one of the following procedures:
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This section describes how to configure and verify your upgrade in VCWare mode.
Use the steps that follow to download new voice software if your voice card is running in VCWare mode. When downloading from a diskette, first copy the software from the diskette to a TFTP server. After the software is on the TFTP server, begin the following steps.
 | Caution
Erasing the VFC files can result in system outage or the corruption of your VFC board. Check to ensure that the correct version of software resides on your TFTP server before continuing.
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Check that you have successfully downloaded the software by doing the following:
5300# show vfc 1 dir Files in slot 1 VFC flash: File Name Size (Bytes) 1 . vcw-vfc-mz.3.0.bin 466168 2 . btl-vfc-l.3.0.bin 4174 3 . btj-vfc-l.3.0.bin 3868 4 . jbc-vfc-l.3.0.bin 12756 5 . cor-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 47754 6 . bas-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 38634 7 . fax-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 80794 8 . cdc-g711-hc-l.3.0.bin 218 9 . cdc-g726-hc-l.3.0.bin 218 10. cdc-g729-hc-l.3.0.bin 31516 11. cdc-g728-hc-l.3.0.bin 24334 12. cdc-g723.1-hc-l.3.0.bin 47234
5300A#sh vfc 1 defDefault File List for VFC in slot 1:1. btl-vfc-l.2.2.bin2. cor-vfc-l.2.3(3).bin3. bas-vfc-l.2.3(3).bin4. cdc-g729-l.2.3(3).bin5. fax-vfc-l.2.3(3).bin6. jbc-vfc-l.2.2.bin5300A#sh vfc 1 cap-listCapability List for VFC in slot 1:1. fax-vfc-l.2.3(3).bin2. bas-vfc-l.2.3(3).bin3. cdc-g729-l.2.3(3).bin4. cdc-g711-l.2.3(3).binTips
If you are having trouble downloading the voice card software in VCWare mode, try the following:
5300# show vfc 1 board VFC board state is UP, vfc status VCWARE running(0x4) VFC board in slot 1 with 24 dsps 5300#
5300# sh vfc 1 ver vcw
Voice Feature Card in Slot 1:
VCware Version : 3.0
ROM Monitor Version : 1.2
DSPware Version : 3.0
Technology : C549
This section describes how to configure and verify your upgrade in ROM Monitor mode.
Use the steps that follow to download new voice software if your voice card is running in ROM Monitor mode. When downloading from a diskette, first copy the software from the diskette to a TFTP server. After the software is on the TFTP server, begin the following steps.
| Caution Erasing the VFC files can result in system outage or the corruption of your VFC board. Check to ensure that the correct version of software resides on your TFTP server before continuing. |
| Step | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (optional) |
debug vfc <slot#> start debug vfc <slot#> cons flash erase This will erase the contents of VFC Flash. Continue ?[y/n]: y
This will take some time. Please, wait...vfc | Note See the Caution before this table before continuing. Erase the contents of the VFC Flash memory in the selected voice card. This may take awhile. Press y to continue. |
| 2 | 5300# copy tftp: vfc: Address or name of remote host []? 223.255.212.244 Source file name []? /path/vcw-vfc-mz.3.0.bin Destination file name []? vcw-vfc-mz.3.0.bin Accessing tftp://223.255.212.244/path/ vcw-vfc-mz.3.0.bin... Loading vcw-vfc-mz.3.0.bin from 223.255.212.244 (via Ethernet0): !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![OK - 491256/982016 bytes]
or
5300# copy tftp vfc Voice card slot number <slot ? 1> Address or name of remote host [UNKNOWN]? 223.255.212.244 Source file name? /path/vcw-vfc-mz.1.0.bin Destination file name [vcw-vfc-mz.1.0.bin]? vcw-vfc-mz.1.0.bin ! note, the destination filename is *IMPORTANT* Accessing file 'vcw-vfc-mz.1.0.bin' on 223.255.212.244... Loading vcw-vfc-mz.1.0.bin from 223.255.212.244 (via Ethernet0): !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![OK - 291292/291328 bytes] | Use the first copy command with Cisco IOS Release Version 12.0(3)XH, 12.0(5)T, or later and use the second copy command (no colons) with Cisco IOS Release Version 11.3(2)N or later. Use TFTP to download the new VCWare to VFC Flash memory. In this example, slot 1 is chosen by default. Note The destination image name must begin with "vcw-" (all lowercase) and no other character can be in front of vcw-, so no directory path should be included at the beginning of the image name. Be absolutely certain to get the name right. If one character or space is wrong, the file will not be recognized and will not be copied over. |
| 3 | 5300# show vfc slot_number technology 5300# | Reports the type of DSPs supported (C542 or C549) by the VCWare. |
| 4 | 5300> clear vfc slot_number Do you really want to reset this card ? [y/n] y Please, wait... | Reloads the VFC code from Flash memory for the specified slot before you unbundle the new VFC image. Press y to verify the reset function. |
| 5 | 5300# unbundle vfc slot_number
| Unbundle the DSPWare from the VCWare and configure the default file list and the capability list. (See Step 7 and Step 8.) |
| 6 | 5300# show vfc slot_number directory 5300# | Verify that the DSPWare is unbundled. |
| 7 | 5300# show vfc slot_number default-file 5300# | Verify that the default file list is initiated. |
| 8 | 5300# show vfc slot_number cap-list 5300# | Verify that the capability list is initiated. |
| 9 | 5300# reload | Reboot the Cisco AS5300 so these changes take effect. |
Check that you have successfully downloaded the software by doing the following:
5300# show vfc 1 dir Files in slot 1 VFC flash: File Name Size (Bytes) 1 . vcw-vfc-mz.3.0.bin 466168 2 . btl-vfc-l.3.0.bin 4174 3 . btj-vfc-l.3.0.bin 3868 4 . jbc-vfc-l.3.0.bin 12756 5 . cor-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 47754 6 . bas-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 38634 7 . fax-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 80794 8 . cdc-g711-hc-l.3.0.bin 218 9 . cdc-g726-hc-l.3.0.bin 218 10. cdc-g729-hc-l.3.0.bin 31516 11. cdc-g728-hc-l.3.0.bin 24334 12. cdc-g723.1-hc-l.3.0.bin 47234
5300# show vfc 1 def (full word is default-file) Default File List for VFC in slot 1: 1. btl-vfc-l.3.0.bin 2. cor-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 3. bas-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 4. cdc-g729-hc-l.3.0.bin 5. fax-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 6. jbc-vfc-l.3.0.bin 7. btj-vfc-1.3.0.bin 5300# show vfc 1 cap-list Capability List for VFC in slot 1: 1. cor-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 2. bas-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 3. fax-vfc-hc-l.3.0.bin 4. cdc-g711-hc-1.3.0.bin 5. cdc-g726-hc-1.3.0.bin 6. cdc-g729-hc.1.3.0.bin 7. cdc-g728-hc-1.3.0.bin 8. cdc-g723.1-hc-1.3.0.bin 5300#
If you are having trouble downloading the voice card software in ROM Monitor mode, try the following:
5300# show vfc 1 board VFC board state is UP, vfc status VCWARE running(0x4) VFC board in slot 1 with 24 dsps 5300#
5300# sh vfc 1 ver vcw
Voice Feature Card in Slot 1:
VCware Version : 3.0
ROM Monitor Version : 1.2
DSPware Version : 3.0
Technology : C549
The primary difference between Version 2.4x and Version 2.5x is the extension of DTMF/MF recognition to support MFC/R2 signaling. Version 2.5x includes all the functionality of Version 2.4x, specifically MF support for Feature Group B and D on T1 CAS.
The limitations described in this section apply to Cisco IOS release up to and including Cisco IOS Release 11.3(7)NA.
| Cisco IOS Release | VCWare Version |
|---|---|
11.3NA | 1.0 |
11.3(2)NA to < 11.3(6)NA | 1.0 |
11.3(6)NA2 | 2.4x |
11.3(7)NA > or = | 2.5x |
12.0(3)T1 | 2.5x |
| 1Not currently available. |
This section contains tips and workarounds for ensuring correct installation and operation of VCWare.
The following is an example of output from the show version command with 2 VFC cards fully populated (60 dsp/voice resources) and show vfc # version vcware, which shows that the VCWare version is 2.5x and the DSPWare version is 2.3(3).
E1_UUT2# show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 5300 Software (C5300-IS-M), Version 11.3(7)NA,RELEASE
SOFTWARE (fc1) Copyright (c) 1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Wed 09-Dec-98 20:01 by ayeh Image text-base:0x600088E8, data-base:0x607AA000 ROM:System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(9)XA, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2) E1_UUT2 uptime is 1 minute System restarted by reload System image file is "flash:c5300-is-mz.113-7.NA", booted via flash cisco AS5300 (R4K) processor (revision A.22) with 32768K/16384K bytes of memory. Processor board ID 07802284 R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0 (512KB Level 2 Cache) Channelized E1, Version 1.0. Bridging software. X.25 software, Version 3.0.0. SuperLAT software copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp). Primary Rate ISDN software, Version 1.1. Backplane revision 2 Manufacture Cookie Info: EEPROM Type 0x0001, EEPROM Version 0x01, Board ID 0x30, Board Hardware Version 1.0, Item Number 73-2414-3, Board Revision A0, Serial Number 07802284, PLD/ISP Version 255.255, Manufacture Date 11-Feb-1998. 1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 4 Channelized E1/PRI port(s) 60 Voice resource(s) <------------------------------------ 128K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory. 8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write) 4096K bytes of processor board Boot flash (Read/Write) Configuration register is 0x2102 E1_UUT#sh vfc 1 version vcware Voice Feature Card in Slot 1: VCware Version : 2.5x ROM Monitor Version: 1.2 DSPware Version : 2.3(3) E1_UUT#sh vfc 2 version vcware Voice Feature Card in Slot 2: VCware Version : 2.5x ROM Monitor Version: 1.2 DSPware Version : 2.3(3)
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