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8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card Installation and Configuration

8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card Installation and Configuration

Product Numbers: 8FE-FX-SC(=), 8FE-TX-RJ45(=), 8FE-FX-SC-B(=), 8FE-TX-RJ45-B(=)

This publication contains instructions for installing and configuring the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card on a Cisco 12000 series Gigabit Switch Router.

Document Contents

The following sections are included in this configuration note:

Important Information

This section contains important information about additional documentation, Cisco IOS software configuration, safety, and technical support. This section also describes important operating considerations for your line card.


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Router Hardware Installation

For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 12000 series routers, refer to the installation and configuration guide that shipped with your Cisco 12000 series router.

Also refer to the field replaceable unit (FRU) publications that describe how to install, maintain, and replace router subsystems, such as cooling fans, power supplies, chassis backplanes, and so on.

Cisco IOS Software Configuration

The Cisco IOS software that runs on your router contains extensive features and functionality.

For Cisco IOS software configuration information and support, refer to the configuration and command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the Cisco IOS software release installed on your Cisco hardware. You can also refer to the Cisco IOS software release notes for the version of Cisco IOS software you are using on your router.

Customer Support

Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Refer to "Cisco Connection Online," at the end of this publication, for complete information on how to obtain support through CCO.

You can also contact Cisco Customer Service at 800 553-6387 or 408 526-7208 (U.S.). Customer Service hours are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday (excluding company holidays). You can also send e-mail to cs-rep@cisco.com.

You may also find useful information in the Cisco Information Packet that shipped with your router.

Operating Considerations

The Cisco 12000 series router must have a full set of switch fabric cards (SFCs) installed that provide OC-48 bandwidth to support the requirements of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card. Refer to the appropriate Cisco 12000 series router Installation and Configuration Guide for information about increasing the number of SFCs installed in your router.

Safety Guidelines

Before you begin the procedures in this publication, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.

Safety Information

For information on regulatory compliance and safety, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information publication that shipped with your device. This publication contains important safety information that you must read and understand before attempting to install, remove, or modify any hardware in your Cisco 12000 series router.

Safety Warnings

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The following paragraph is an example of a safety warning. It identifies the warning symbol and associates it with a bodily injury hazard. The remaining paragraphs in this section are translations of the initial safety warning.

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

Waarschuwing  Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving van veiligheids- en andere voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.

Varoitus  Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät laitteen mukana olevasta Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information -kirjasesta (määräysten noudattaminen ja tietoa turvallisuudesta).

Attention  Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d'avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez le document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformité aux règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.

Warnung  Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Dokument Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informationen zu behördlichen Vorschriften und Sicherheit), das zusammen mit diesem Gerät geliefert wurde.

Avvertenza  Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in questa pubblicazione si trova nel documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Conformità alle norme e informazioni sulla sicurezza) che accompagna questo dispositivo.

Advarsel  Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble levert med denne enheten.

Aviso  Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. Para ver as traduções dos avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informação de Segurança e Disposições Reguladoras) que acompanha este dispositivo.

¡Advertencia!  Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Para ver una traducción de las advertencias que aparecen en esta publicación, consultar el documento titulado Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Información sobre seguridad y conformidad con las disposiciones reglamentarias) que se acompaña con este dispositivo.

Varning!  Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. Se förklaringar av de varningar som förkommer i denna publikation i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer denna anordning.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. The 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card consists of a printed circuit card that is fixed in a metal carrier. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the board from ESD, use a preventive ESD strap whenever you are handling a line card.

Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:

Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the ESD strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms.

About the Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Routers

The Cisco 12000 series Gigabit Switch Routers provide high-speed, high-volume routing of packets and ATM cells. The Cisco 12000 series includes the following platforms, all sharing a similar architecture:

The GSR architecture offers the following features and capabilities in providing support to IP-based local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs):

In addition, the system allows for redundant, field-replaceable units (FRUs).

About the 8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card

The 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card provides eight Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u) interfaces, that operate at a full-duplex data rate of 100Mbps each.

The 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card supports both copper and fiber-optic fast ethernet transceivers. The fiber-optic 100BaseFX interface supports multimode SC duplex connectors operating in half- or full-duplex mode. The copper interface supports both half- and full-duplex 100BaseTX standards that use an RJ-45 connector.

There are four models of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card. The fiber-optic interface models are 8FE-FX-SC(=) and 8FE-FX-SC-B(=). These models are functionally equivalent; the -B model contains some newer ASICs and memory chips, however, and only functions in a router running Cisco IOS Version 11.2(19)GS4 and 12.0(10)S or later. The copper interface models are 8FE-TX-RJ45(=) and 8FE-TX-RJ45-B(=). These models are also functionally equivalent; the -B model contains some newer ASICs and memory chips, however, and only functions in a router running Cisco IOS Version 11.2(19)GS4 and 12.0(10)S or later.

The Fast Ethernet connectivity gives the GSR platform with the flexibility to be used as an edge router in high-bandwidth environments, such as an Internet service provider or a corporate backbone.

Each line card has the following main components:

Figure 1 shows a high-level block diagram of the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card. Figure 2 shows front and rear views of the card.


Figure 1: Block Diagram of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card



Figure 2:
Fast Ethernet Line Card (Vertical Orientation Shown)



Figure 3:
Onboard Receive and Transmit Status LEDs


Fast Ethernet Interface

The term Ethernet is commonly used for all carrier sense, multiple access/collision detection (CSMA/CD) local-area networks (LANs) that conform to Ethernet specifications, including Fast Ethernet defined by IEEE 802.3u.

IEEE 802.3u specifies the following different physical layers for 100BaseT:


Note The 8-port Fast Ethernet line card provides an RJ-45 connector that follows the Medium Dependent Interface (MDI) port wiring standard, as opposed to the Medium Dependent Interface-crossed (MDI-X) wiring scheme found on many hubs and repeaters.


Note 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX are commonly called 100BaseX rather than 100BaseT.


Note The 8-port Fast Ethernet line card supports 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX. 100BaseT4 is not supported.

Table 1 lists the cabling specifications for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet transmission over UTP, STP, and fiber-optic cables. Table 2 summarizes IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT physical characteristics for 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX.


Table 1: Specifications and Connection Limits for 100-Mbps Transmission
Parameter RJ-45 MII SC-Type

Cable specification

Category 51 UTP2, 22 to 24 AWG3

Category 3, 4, or 5, 150-ohm UTP or STP, or multimode fiber-optic

62.5/125 multimode fiber-optic

Maximum cable length

-

1.64 ft (0.5 m) (MII-to-MII cable4)

-

Maximum segment length

328 ft (100 m) for 100BaseTX

3.28 ft (1 m)5 or 1,312 ft (400 m) for 100BaseFX

328 ft (100 m)

Maximum network length

656 ft (200 m)5 (with 1 repeater)

-

656 ft (200 m)5 (with 1 repeater)

1EIA/TIA-568 or EIA-TIA-568 TSB-36 compliant.
2Cisco Systems does not supply Category 5 UTP RJ-45 or 150-ohm STP MII cables. Both are available commercially.
3AWG = American Wire Gauge. This gauge is specified by the EIA/TIA-568 standard.
4This is the cable between the MII port on the FE interface and the appropriate transceiver.
5This length is specifically between any two stations on a repeated segment.

Table 2:
IEEE 802.3u Physical Characteristics
Parameter 100BaseFX 100BaseTX

Data rate (Mbps)

100

100

Signaling method

Baseband

Baseband

Maximum segment length (meters)

100 m between repeaters

100 m between DTE1 and repeaters

Media

SC-type: dual simplex or single duplex for receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx)

RJ-45MII

Topology

Star or hub

Star or hub

1DTE = data terminal equipment.

Physical Interface Controller

The quad physical controller (PHY) provides all the active circuitry to connect four 802.3 Media Independent Interface (MII) compliant controllers to 100 BASE-TX media.

8-Port Ethernet Controller

The 8-port Ethernet controller provides 100 Mbps support for eight independent MAC-layer ports. It interfaces directly to MII-standard PHYs or SYM 100BaseTX physical devices. The controller handles simple network management protocol (SNMP) and remote monitoring (RMON) management counter-sets accessible through a CPU interface. Each MAC includes two 256-byte independent first-in, first-out (FIFO) buffers for packet transmit and receive which are then transferred onto a high-performance, common FIFO interface.

Translators and SOP ASIC

The transmit translator converts the data stream it receives from a second-generation POS SonOfPOS (SOP) application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The basic function of the translator and SOP is to present the 64-bit transmit data to the Ethernet controller and to check parity on the data received from the packet transmit transceivers.

The receive translator reduces the 64-bit data to four 16-bit data streams received by the SOP ASIC. In addition, the receive translator performs the following functions:

Content Addressable Memory (CAM)

The content addressable memory (CAM) determines whether a destination MAC address matches an address stored in the CAM list. Each incoming packet MAC address is sent to the CAM. If the address matches, it passes through the receive translator. If the address does not match, it rejects the packet.

The CAM also provides an index pointer to the match location. When included in the packet, this pointer assists in the per-MAC address accounting functions supported in the receive translator.

Burst Buffers

The burst buffer (512 KB) prevents the loss of packets when there are instantaneous increases in the number of back-to-back small packets being transmitted at Fast Ethernet line rates. Burst buffers enable high throughput and smooth out the arriving packet burst for the layer-3 switch processor.

Silicon Queuing Engine

Each line card has two silicon queuing engines: receive and transmit. The receive engine moves packets from the burst buffer to the switch fabric, whereas the transmit engine moves packets from the switch fabric to the transmit interface.

When an incoming IP packet is clocked into the silicon queuing engine, the silicon queuing engine verifies the packet's integrity by checking the cyclical redundancy check (CRC) sum, transfers the IP packet to buffer memory, then tells the layer-3 switching accelerator the location of the IP packet. At the same time, the forwarding processor tells the silicon queuing engine into which virtual output queue to place the IP packet.

There is at least one virtual output queue for each line card, plus a dedicated virtual output queue for multicast service. This placement of the IP packets in a virtual output queue is based on the decision made by the forwarding processor.

The transmit silicon queuing engine moves the packet from the switch fabric to the transmit buffer, then to the transmit interface.

Buffer Memory

The silicon queuing engine controls the placement of IP packets in buffer memory, as well as their removal from buffer memory. The default packet buffer memory is 64 MB, which includes 32 MB of receive buffers and 32 MB of transmit buffers. The buffer memory can increase to 64 MB of receive buffers and 64 MB of transmit buffers. The buffers can support delays comparable to the longest round-trip delays measured on the Internet at Fast Ethernet line rates.

Layer-3 Switching Accelerator

The layer-3 switching accelerator assists the forwarding processor. It is a specially designed ASIC that optimizes access to the layer-2 and layer-3 information within each packet.

Forwarding Processor

A forwarding processor makes forwarding decisions based on the information in the CEF table and the layer-2 and layer-3 information in the packet. The Gigabit Route Processor (GRP) constantly updates forwarding information in the forwarding table, based on the latest information in the routing table.

Once the forwarding decision has been made, the silicon queuing engine is notified by the forwarding processor, and the silicon queuing engine places the packet into the proper queue.

This partitioning between the layer-2 switching accelerator and the forwarding processor blends the high throughput of hardware-accelerated forwarding with the flexibility of software-based routing.

Switch Fabric Interface

The connection to the switch fabric interface consists of four parallel streams of 1.25 Gbps, full-duplex data paths to the switching fabric that the GRP uses. Once a packet is in the proper queue, the switch fabric interface issues a request to the master clock scheduler on the clock scheduler card (CSC). The scheduler grants the request and transfers the packet across the switching fabric.

Maintenance Bus Module

A maintenance bus (MBus) module on the line card responds to requests from the master MBus module on the GRP. The line card MBus module can report temperature and voltage information to the master MBus module. In addition, the MBus module on the line card contains the identification EEPROM, which stores the serial number, hardware revision level, and other information about the card.

Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) Memory Table

Each line card maintains CEF tables. These tables, derived from routing tables maintained by the GRP, are used by the line card processor to make forwarding decisions. Large networks may require more DRAM to support large CEF tables. For information on adding memory to a line card, see the document Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Router Memory Replacement Instructions.

Installation Prerequisites and Preparation

This section provides information to help you prepare to install and configure an 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card. The following sections describe prerequisites and preparation information:

We recommend that you do the following before beginning any of the procedures in this document:


Note The Cisco 12000 series router must have a full set of switch fabric cards (SFCs) installed that provide OC-48 bandwidth to support the requirements of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card. Refer to the appropriate Cisco 12000 series router Installation and Configuration Guide for information about increasing the number of SFCs installed in your router.

List of Tools and Parts

You need the following tools and parts to remove and replace a Cisco 12000 series line card. If you need additional equipment, contact your vendor's service representative for ordering information.

Software Version Requirements

The early models of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card, 8FE-FX-SC(=) and 8FE-TX-RJ45(=), are compatible with any Cisco 12000 series router that is operating with the following system software: Cisco IOS Releases 11.2(18)GS2 or later version of Release 11.2 GS, and 12.0(6)S or later version of 12.0 S, and GRP microcode Version 1.35 or later.

The newer models of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card, 8FE-FX-SC-B(=) and 8FE-TX-RJ45-B(=), are compatible with any Cisco 12000 series router that is operating with the following system software: Cisco IOS Release 11.2(19)GS4 or later version of Release 11.2 GS4, and 12.0(10)S or later version of 12.0 S.

The show version, show diag, and show hardware commands display the current hardware configuration of the router, including the system software version that is currently loaded and running. For complete descriptions of show commands, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference publications, which are available on the Documentation CD-ROM or as printed copies.

The show diags command for copper wire, displays the GRP microcode version (shown in italics in the following example):

Router#sh diag 9
SLOT 9  (RP/LC 9 ):8 Port Fast Ethernet Copper
  MAIN:type 46,  800-4543-04 rev 75 dev 0
        HW config:0x01    SW key:00-00-00
  PCA: 73-3683-06 rev 73 ver 4
        HW version 2.0  S/N CAB04036I9Q
  MBUS:MBUS Agent (1)  73-2146-07 rev B0 dev 0
        HW version 1.2  S/N CAB04036INZ
        Test hist:0x00    RMA#:00-00-00    RMA hist:0x00
  DIAG:Test count:0x0000000D    Test results:0x00000000
  L3 Engine:1 - Standard OC48 (2.5 Gbps)
  MBUS Agent Software version 01.40 (RAM) (ROM version is 02.03)
  Using CAN Bus A
  ROM Monitor version 10.04
  Fabric Downloader version used 13.06 (ROM version is 13.06)
  Primary clock is CSC 1
  Board is analyzed
  Board State is Line Card Enabled (IOS  RUN )
  Insertion time:00:00:07 (1d02h ago)
  DRAM size:134217728 bytes
  FrFab SDRAM size:134217728 bytes, SDRAM pagesize:8192 bytes
  ToFab SDRAM size:134217728 bytes, SDRAM pagesize:8192 bytes
  0 crashes since restart
 

The show version command for copper wire, displays the GRP microcode version (shown in italics in the following example):

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) GS Software (GSR-P-M), Experimental Version 
12.0(20000415:000123) [[user name]]
Copyright (c) 1986-2000 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 15-Apr-00 00:25 by [user name]
Image text-base:0x60010900, data-base:0x61168000
 
ROM:System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(1x)GSxx, [htseng 180] EARLY
DEPLOYMENT RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
BOOTFLASH:GS Software (GSR-BOOT-M), Experimental Version 12.0(5.6)S5
[soma-v120_6_s_throttle.build5 102]
 
router uptime is 1 day, 2 hours, 16 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 09:00:23 UTC Sat Jan 1 2000
System image file is "tftp://222.257.254.255/testimage.regres"
 

The show diagnostic command for fiber-optic, displays the GRP microcode version (shown in italics in the following example):

Router#sh diag 7
SLOT 7  (RP/LC 7 ):8 Port Fast Ethernet Fiber
  MAIN:type 46,  800-4544-04 rev 75 dev 0
        HW config:0x00    SW key:00-00-00
  PCA: 73-3684-06 rev 73 ver 4
        HW version 2.0  S/N CAB03485JMJ
  MBUS:MBUS Agent (1)  73-2146-07 rev B0 dev 0
        HW version 1.2  S/N CAB04036HTR
        Test hist:0x00    RMA#:00-00-00    RMA hist:0x00
  DIAG:Test count:0x00000000    Test results:0x00000000
  L3 Engine:1 - Standard OC48 (2.5 Gbps)
  MBUS Agent Software version 01.xx (RAM) (ROM version is 02.03)
  Using CAN Bus A
  ROM Monitor version 10.04
  Fabric Downloader version used 13.06 (ROM version is 13.06)
  Primary clock is CSC 1
  Board is analyzed
  Board State is Line Card Enabled (IOS  RUN )
  Insertion time:00:00:05 (04:17:47 ago)
  DRAM size:134217728 bytes
  FrFab SDRAM size:134217728 bytes, SDRAM pagesize:8192 bytes
  ToFab SDRAM size:134217
(remainder of displayed text omitted from example)
 

The show version command for fiber-optics, displays the GRP microcode version (shown in italics in the following example):

Router#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) GS Software (GSR-P-M), Experimental Version
12.0(20000415:030126) [mszczesn-10_task 112]
Copyright (c) 1986-2000 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sat 15-Apr-00 00:25 by mszczesn
Image text-base:0x60010900, data-base:0x61168000
 
ROM:System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(17)GS2, [htseng 180] EARLY
DEPLOYMENT RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
BOOTFLASH:GS Software (GSR-BOOT-M), Version 11.2(9)GS7, EARLY
DEPLOYMENT, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
 
blues9 uptime is 4 hours, 18 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 08:03:34 UTC Sat Jan 1 2000
System image file is "tftp://223.255.254.254/testimage.blues"
 
cisco 12012/GRP (R5000) processor (revision 0x01) with 262144K bytes of memory. 
R5000 CPU at 200Mhz, Implementation 35, Rev 2.1, 512KB L2 Cache
Last reset from power-on
 
1 Route Processor Card
2 Clock Scheduler Cards
3 Switch Fabric Cards
1 Quad-port OC3c ATM controller (4 ATM).
1 Single-port OC12c ATM controller (1 ATM).
1 OC12 POS controller (1 POS).
3 eight-port FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3u controllers (24 FastEthernet).
 
1 card with persistent LOS
 
25 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
5 ATM network interface(s)
1 Packet over SONET network interface(s)
507K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
 
20480K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x0
 
blues9#
 
Router> show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 
GS Software (GSR-P-M), Version 11.2(19)GS4, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) Copyright (c) 1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 03-Dec-98 15:57 by [user name]
Image text-base: 0x60010900, data-base: 0x60692000
 
(remainder of displayed text omitted from example)
 

The show diag command for fiber-optics, displays the GRP microcode version (shown in italics in the following example):

router# show diags 10
SLOT 10 (RP/LC 10): 8 Port Fast Ethernet Fiber
  MAIN: type 46,  800-4544-01 rev 71 dev 0
        HW config: 0x00    SW key: 00-00-00
  PCA:  73-3684-03 rev 73 ver 2
        HW version 1.0  S/N CAB024601DW
  MBUS: MBUS Agent (1)  73-2146-07 rev B0 dev 0
        HW version 1.x  S/N CAB0244AJYG
        Test hist: 0x00    RMA#: 00-00-00    RMA hist: 0x00
  DIAG: Test count: 0x00000000    Test results: 0x00000000
  MBUS Agent Software version 01.35 (RAM) (ROM version is 01.33)
    Using CAN Bus A
  ROM Monitor version 0E.00
  Fabric Downloader version used 00.13 (ROM version is 10.03)
  Board is analyzed
  Board State is Line Card Enabled (IOS  RUN )
  Insertion time: 00:00:15 (13:36:07 ago)
  DRAM size: 33554432 bytes
  FrFab SDRAM size: 67108864 bytes
  ToFab SDRAM size: 67108864 bytes
 

If the show command displays indicate that the Cisco IOS software is a version earlier than Release 11.2(19)GS4 or that the GRP microcode is a version earlier than 1.35, check the contents of Flash memory to determine if the required images are available on your system. The show flash command displays a list of all files stored in Flash memory. If you do not have the correct software version, contact Cisco customer service.

Hardware Version Requirements

To ensure compatibility with the software, your 8-port Fast Ethernet line card should have a hardware revision level of 73-3683-03 (copper) or 73-3684-03 (fiber-optic). The hardware revision number is printed on a label affixed to the component side of the card. You can also display the hardware revision number by using the show diag and show hardware commands.

Line Card Memory Options

The 8-port Fast Ethernet line card is available with the memory options described in Table 3 and Table 4. Refer to the publication Cisco 12000 Series Gigabit Switch Router Memory Replacement Instructions for installation procedures if you are upgrading or replacing line card memory.


Table 3: Line Card Program and Route Memory Options
Product Option Description

MEM-DFT-GRP/LC-64

64 MB (default)

MEM-GRP/LC-128

128 MB (orderable upgrade)

MEM-GRP/LC-256

256 MB (orderable upgrade)


Table 4: Packet Memory Options
Product Option Description

MEM-DFT-PKT-128

128 MB (default)

MEM-PKT-256

256 MB (orderable upgrade)

Cisco 12000 Series Line Card Slot Locations

This section describes the line card slot locations in the following Cisco 12000 series routers:

Before installing your line card into the router, verify that a line card slot is available.

Cisco 12016 GSR Line Card Slot Locations

Figure 4 shows the location of the line card slots in the Cisco 12016 GSR. The Cisco 12016 GSR chassis has three integral card cages: the upper card cage, the lower card cage, and the switch fabric card cage. You can install line cards in the upper or lower card cage.

The upper card cage has eight user-configurable slots that support the following types of cards in the quantities indicated:


Note If the router is equipped with an optional, redundant GRP, it must be installed in the far left slot of the lower card cage (slot 8). If the router is not equipped with an optional, redundant GRP, a line card can be installed in slot 8 of the lower card cage.

The lower card cage in the Cisco 12016 GSR has eight user-configurable slots, numbered 8 through 15, that support the following types of cards in the quantities indicated:


Note The lower card cage is an inverted, or head-down, copy of the upper card cage, meaning cards are installed the same way they are installed in the upper card cage, but in an inverted or head-down orientation.


Figure 4: Line Card Slot Locations in the Cisco 12016


Cisco 12012 GSR Line Card Slot Locations

Figure 5 shows the location of the line card slots in the Cisco 12012 GSR. The Cisco 12012 GSR upper card cage contains 12 slots that accommodate the following types of cards in the quantities indicated:


Figure 5: Line Card Slot Locations in the Cisco 12012


Cisco 12008 GSR Line Card Slot Locations

Figure 6 shows the location of the line card slots in the Cisco 12008 GSR. The Cisco 12008 GSR upper card cage contains ten slots that accommodate the following types of cards in the quantities indicated:


Figure 6: Line Card Slot Locations in the Cisco 12008


Fast Ethernet Line Card Interface Cables

The 8-Port Fast Ethernet line cards are available with the following types of cable interfaces:

Fiber-Optic Interface Cables

Use a multimode, fiber-optic interface cable to connect the fiber-optic interfaces in the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card in your Cisco 12000 series router to another router or switch. In general, multimode cables are gray or orange, and single-mode cables are yellow.


Note Single-mode and multimode fiber-optic cables are available from the following cable vendors: AMP, Anixter, AT&T, Red-Hawk, and Siemens. These cables are not available from Cisco Systems.

For Fast Ethernet multimode fiber-optic connections, use one duplex SC-type connector (See Figure 7) or two simplex SC-type connectors (See Figure 8).


Figure 7: Duplex SC Cable Connector



Figure 8:
Simplex SC Cable Connector


Attach either one duplex fiber cable or two simplex fiber cables between the line card and the device to which the line card is connected. Observe the receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) cable relationship shown in Figure 9.


Figure 9: Attaching Simplex or Duplex Fiber Cables



Note The fiber-optic connectors must be free of dust, oil, or other contaminants. Carefully clean the fiber-optic connectors using an alcohol wipe or other suitable cleanser.

Warning Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

Type RJ-45 10Base-T Copper Cable

Use an EIA/TIA-568-compliant cable with MDI wiring and RJ-45 connectors to connect your Cisco 12000 series router to another router or switch. Figure 10 shows a typical RJ-45 connector.


Note EIA/TIA-568-compliant cable with MDI wiring and RJ-45 connectors are available from a wide variety of sources. These cables are not available from Cisco Systems.


Figure 10: RJ-45 Cable Connector


Attach one cable between each line card interface and the device to which the line card is connected. Figure 11 shows the relationship between the RJ-45 interface on the line card and the cable connector.


Figure 11: Attaching RJ-45 Copper Cables


Cisco 12000 Series Cable-Management System

The cable-management system in the Cisco 12000 series router organizes the interface cables entering and exiting the system, keeping them out of the way and free of sharp bends. Excessive bending in an interface cable can degrade performance and possibly harm the cable.

The cable-management system consists of two separate components:

The Cisco 12016 has a cable-management tray for the upper card cage that is positioned above the upper line card slots, and a cable-management tray for the lower card cage that is positioned below the lower line card slots. In addition, there are vertical cable troughs on either side of the card cages that keep the cables organized and secured.

Figure 12 shows a generic cable-management tray and cable-management bracket mounted on a Cisco 12012 GSR.

The cable-management tray on the Cisco 12008 GSR is similar in form and function to the cable-management tray on the Cisco 12012 GSR.


Figure 12: Cisco 12012 GSR Cable-Management System


Figure 13 shows a cable management bracket for the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card. Figure 14 and Figure 15 show how you place the interface cables in the cable-management bracket.


Figure 13: 8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card Cable Management Bracket (Vertical Orientation Shown)



Note When shipped with spare line card orders, the cable management bracket is not attached to the line card. You must attach the cable-management bracket to the line card before you insert the line card into the GSR.


Caution 
Do not use the cable-management bracket as a handle to pull out or push in the line card. The cable-management bracket is designed to hold the interface cables and may break if you use the bracket to push, pull, or carry the line card after it is removed from the GSR.


Figure 14:
RJ-45 Category 5 UTP Copper Cables Installed in a Cable-Management Bracket



Figure 15:
Fiber-Optic Cables Installed in a Cable-Management Bracket


Installing or Replacing a Line Card

This section describes the procedures for installing or replacing a Cisco 12000 series line card. The following sections describe how to remove and replace a line card.


Note Refer to the section "Guidelines for Line Card Removal and Installation," which follows, before removing a line card while power to the system is on.


Note The procedures in the following sections use illustrations of a Cisco 12012 GSR to support the descriptions of removing and installing line cards. Although the card cages of the Cisco 12000 series routers differ in the number of card slots, the designated use of slots and the process of removing and installing a line card are basically the same. Therefore, separate procedures and illustrations for the Cisco 12016 GSR and Cisco 12008 GSR are not included in this publication.

Caution To avoid erroneous failure messages, remove or insert only one line card at a time. Also, after inserting or removing a line card, allow at least 15 seconds before removing or inserting another line card, so that the system can reinitialize and note the current configuration of all interfaces.

Guidelines for Line Card Removal and Installation

You can remove and replace line cards while the system is operating. You do not need to notify the software or reset the system power. This functionality allows you to add, remove, or replace line cards with the system online. It provides a method that is seamless to end users on the network, maintains all routing information, and ensures session preservation.

After you reinstall a line card, the system automatically downloads the necessary software from the GRP. After that, the system brings online only those interfaces that match the current configuration and that were previously configured as up. You must configure all others with the configure command. (For 8-port Fast Ethernet line card configuration information, refer to the section "Configuring the Interfaces on the 8-port Fast Ethernet Line Card" later in this document.)

Caution The system can indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only one line card at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the system to complete the preceding tasks before removing or inserting another line card.

Each line card has two ejector levers that allow you to release the card from its backplane connector when you are removing the line card, and to firmly seat the line card in its backplane connector when you are installing the line card. The ejector levers align and seat the card connectors in the backplane.

When you remove a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card connector pins disconnect from the backplane.


Note Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane will halt the system.

Similarly, when you install a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector, the card connector pins make contact with the backplane in the correct order, and the card is fully seated in the backplane. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane will cause the system to hang and subsequently crash.

Disconnecting and Re-Connecting Line Card Interface Cables

To remove line card interface cables, use Figure 16 as a reference and perform the following steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD connection socket on the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis or frame.

Step 2 Disconnect and remove the line card interface cables and line card cable-management bracket (see Figure 16).


Note Do not remove the interface cables from the line card cable-management bracket.


Note The bracket is equipped with a small hook on one end for hanging the bracket and cables from the chassis cable-management tray or bracket on the chassis.


Figure 16: Disconnecting and Re-Conncecting a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket (Cisco 12012 Shown)


Removing a Line Card

If you are replacing a failed line card, remove the existing card first, then install the new line card in the same slot (see Figure 17). Line cards support online insertion and removal (OIR), meaning you can remove and replace line cards while the system remains powered up.


Note Before you remove a line card, we recommend you shut down (disable) the interfaces to prevent anomalies when you reinstall the new or reconfigured line card. When you shut down an interface, it is designated administratively down in the show command display.


Figure 17: Line Card Removal and Installation (Cisco 12012 Shown)


To remove a line card, use Figure 17 as a reference and perform the following steps:

Step 1 Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive screw at each end of the line card faceplate. (See Figure 17a)

Caution When you remove a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card connector pins disconnect from the backplane. Any card that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the system.

Step 2 Simultaneously pivot the ejector levers away from each other to release the line card from the backplane connector. (See Figure 17b)

Step 3 Grasp the ejector levers and pull the line card halfway out of the slot.

Step 4 Grasp the line card faceplate with one hand and pull the line card straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the line card to guide it. (See Figure 17c) Avoid touching the line card printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.

Step 5 Place the removed line card on an antistatic mat or foam pad, or place it in an antistatic bag if you plan to return it to the factory.

Step 6 If the line card slot is to remain empty, install a line card blank (Cisco product number MAS-GSR-BLANK) to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper air flow through the line card compartment. Secure the line card blank to the chassis by tightening its captive screws.

Installing a Line Card

A line card slides into any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane.

If you install a new line card, you must first remove the line card blank from the available slot. Refer to the procedures in the section "Removing a Line Card," earlier in this document.


Note You can install the line card in any available line card slot. There are no restrictions on line card position. However, Cisco recommends installing the GRP card in slot 0 of the GSR chassis. For information on line card slot locations, refer to the section "Cisco 12000 Series Line Card Slot Locations," earlier in this document.

Caution The system can indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only one line card at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the system to complete the preceding tasks before removing or inserting another line card.

Use the following procedure to install a line card:

Step 1 Ensure that a console terminal is connected to the GRP console port and that the console is turned on.

Step 2 Attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD connection socket on the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis or frame.

Step 3 Choose an available line card slot for the line card, and verify that the line card's interface cable is long enough for you to connect the line card with any external equipment.

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle line cards by the card carrier edges only.

Step 4 Grasp the faceplate of the line card with one hand and place your other hand under the card carrier to support the weight of the card; position the card for insertion into the card cage slot. Avoid touching the line card printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.

Step 5 Carefully slide the line card into the slot until the ejector levers make contact with the edges of the card cage, then stop. Make sure the ejector lever hooks catch the lip of the card cage. (See Figure 18)


Figure 18: Ejector Levers


Caution When you install a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector, the card connector pins make contact with the backplane in the correct order, and that the card is fully seated in the backplane. A card that is only partially seated in the backplane can cause the system to hang and subsequently crash.

Step 6 Simultaneously pivot both ejector levers toward each other until they are perpendicular to the line card faceplate. This action firmly seats the card in the backplane.

Step 7 Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive screw on each end of the line card faceplate to ensure proper EMI shielding and to prevent the line card from becoming partially dislodged from the backplane. (These screws must be tightened to meet EMI specifications.)

Caution To ensure adequate space for additional line cards, always tighten the captive installation screws on each newly installed line card before you insert any additional line cards. These screws also prevent accidental removal and provide proper grounding and EMI shielding for the system.

Step 8 Reinstall the line card cable-management bracket (See Figure 16):

Step 9 Plug the interface cable connectors into their original ports on the line card faceplate.

Installing and Removing a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket

This section contains the following procedures:


Note The cable-management bracket provided with your line card may have a different number of cable clips, or a different clip design, than that shown in the installation diagram. (See Figure 19) The installation instructions are the same for all types of cable-management brackets.

Installing a New Line Card Cable-Management Bracket

In the following procedure, we assume that you have installed a new line card in the router. You must also install a line card cable-management bracket on the line card.

To install a line card cable-management bracket on a line card, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD connection socket on the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis or frame.

Step 2 Attach the line card cable-management bracket to the line card as follows:

Step 3 Starting with the bottom port on the line card, connect each interface cable to the intended port. (See Figure 19a)

Step 4 Carefully press the interface cable into the cable clip on the end of the cable standoff. (See Figure 19b) Avoid any kinks or sharp bends in cable.

Step 5 Proceeding upward, carefully press the interface cable into the cable-routing clips along the base of the line card cable-management bracket. (See Figure 19c)

Step 6 Repeat Step 3 through Step 5 for all of the interface cables on the line card ports.


Figure 19: Installing the Interface Cables in a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket (Cisco 12012 Shown)


Removing a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket

To remove the interface cables from a line card cable-management bracket and to remove the cable-management bracket from a line card, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD connection socket on the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis or frame.

Step 2 On a piece of paper, note the current interface cable connections to the ports on each line card.

Step 3 Starting with the interface cable for the bottom port on the line card (for cards with multiple ports), disconnect the cable from the line card port. (See Figure 20a)

Step 4 Proceeding upward, remove the interface cable from the cable clip on the end of the cable standoff. (See Figure 20b)

Step 5 Remove the interface cable from the cable-routing clips along the base of the line card cable-management bracket. (See Figure 20c)

Repeat Step 3 through Step 5 for any other interface cables on the line card ports, then proceed to Step 6.

Step 6 Loosen the captive installation screw at each end of the line card cable-management bracket and remove the bracket from the line card.


Figure 20:
Removing the Cables from a line Card Cable-Management Bracket (Cisco 12012 Shown)


Checking the Installation

After you have installed the line card and connected the interface cables, verify that the line card is working properly by checking the LEDs on the faceplate of the line card. Each 8-port Fast Ethernet line card provides the following types of LEDs (See Figure 2) for monitoring the operating status of the line card:

In addition, receive and transmit status LEDs are located on the line card printed circuit board to assist with troubleshooting. (See Figure 3)

During a typical line card boot process, the following events occur:

To verify that the line card is working properly, perform the following operational checks:

Observing the Alphanumeric LED Displays

There are two, four-digit alphanumeric LED displays at one end of the faceplate, near the ejector lever. These LEDs display messages telling you the state of the card. In general, the LEDs do not turn on until the GRP has discovered and powered up the card. It is normal for a message displayed as part of a sequence or process to appear too briefly for it to be read.

As it boots, the line card displays a sequence of messages that is similar to that shown in Table 5.


Table 5: Alphanumeric LED Messages During a Typical Line Card Initialization Sequence
LED Display1 Meaning Source

MROM
nnnn

The MBus microcode begins to execute; nnnn is the microcode version number. For example, microcode version 1.17 would display as 0117.2 This display might not be visible because it occurs for only a brief time.

MBus controller

LMEM
TEST

Low memory on the line card is being tested.

Line card ROM monitor

LROM
RUN

Low memory test has been completed.

Line card ROM monitor

BSS
INIT

Main memory is being initialized.

Line card ROM monitor

RST
SAVE

The contents of the reset reason register are being saved.

Line card ROM monitor

IO
RST

Reset I/O register is being accessed.

Line card ROM monitor

EXPT
INIT

Interrupt handlers are being initialized.

Line card ROM monitor

TLB
INIT

TLB is being initialized.

Line card ROM monitor

CACH
INIT

CPU data and instruction cache is being initialized.

Line card ROM monitor

MEM
INIT

The size of main memory on the line card is being discovered.

Line card ROM monitor

LROM
RDY

The ROM is ready for the download attempt.

Line card ROM monitor

ROMI
GET

The ROM image is being loaded into line card memory.

GRP IOS software

FABL
WAIT

The line card is waiting for the loading of the fabric downloader.3

GRP IOS software

FABL
DNLD

The fabric downloader is being loaded into line card memory.

GRP IOS software

FABL
STRT

The fabric downloader is being launched.

GRP IOS software

FABL
RUN

The fabric downloader has been launched and is running.

GRP IOS software

IOS
DNLD

The Cisco IOS software is being downloaded into line card memory.

GRP IOS software

IOS
STRT

The Cisco IOS software is being launched.

GRP IOS software

IOS
UP

The Cisco IOS software is running.

GRP IOS software

IOS
RUN

The line card is enabled and ready for use.

GRP IOS software

1The LED sequence shown in might occur too quickly for you to view; therefore, this sequence is provided in this tabular form as a baseline for how the line cards should function at startup.
2The version of MBus microcode running on your system might be different.
3The fabric downloader loads the Cisco IOS software image onto the line card.

lists other messages displayed on the line card alphanumeric LED display.


Table 6: Other Alphanumeric LED Messages
LED Display Meaning Source

MRAM
nnnn

The MBus microcode begins to execute; nnnn is the microcode version number. For example, microcode version 1.17 would display as 0117. This display might not be visible because it occurs for only a brief time.

MBus controller

MAL
FUNC

Card malfunction

GRP

PWR
OFF

Card not powered

GRP

PWR
ON

Card powered

GRP

IN
RSET

In reset

GRP

RSET
DONE

Reset complete

GRP

MBUS
DNLD

MBus agent downloading

GRP

MBUS
DONE

MBus agent download complete

GRP

ROMI
GET

Getting ROM images

GRP

ROMI
DONE

Acquisition of ROM image complete

GRP

MSTR
WAIT

Waiting for mastership determination

GRP

CLOK
WAIT

Waiting for slot clock configuration

GRP

CLOK
DONE

Slot clock configuration done

GRP

FABL
LOAD

Loading fabric downloader complete

GRP

FABI
WAIT

Waiting for fabric initialization to complete

GRP

IOS
LOAD

Downloading of Cisco IOS software is complete

GRP

BMA
ERR

Cisco IOS software BMA error

GRP

FIA
ERR

Cisco IOS fabric interface ASIC configuration error

GRP

CARV
ERR

Buffer carving failure

GRP

DUMP
REQ

Line card requesting a core dump

GRP

DUMP
RUN

Line card dumping core

GRP

DUMP
DONE

Line card core dump complete

GRP

DIAG
MODE

Diagnostic mode

GRP

FDAG
LOAD

Downloading field diagnostics

GRP

FDAG
STRT

Launching field diagnostics

GRP

POST
STRT

Launching power-on self-test (POST)

GRP

UNKN
STAT

Unknown state

GRP

Observing the Status LEDs

Refer back to Figure 2 and Figure 3 for the location of the link LED and the receive and transmit status LEDS. The link LED is located on the line card front-panel. The receive and transmit LEDs are located on the line card and are not visible when a line card is fully installed in the GSR. These LEDs signal the status of the port, as explained in Table 7.
Table 7:
LED State Explanation
Receive (onboard) Transmit (onboard) Link
(front panel)

Off

Off

Off

Port is off.

Off

Off

On

Port is on.

Off

On

On

Port is transmitting data.

On

Off

On

Port is receiving data.

On

On

On

Port is transmitting and receiving data.

Explanation of Status LEDs

The link LED is on under the following conditions:

The link LED is off under the following conditions:

The status LEDs on the line card do not go on until you have configured the line card interfaces (or turned them on if they were shut down). The alpha-numeric display does come on when a line card is inserted correctly into the chassis and is powered on.

To verify correct operation of each interface, complete the configuration procedures for the line card (refer to "Configuring the Interfaces on the 8-port Fast Ethernet Line Card," later in this publication).

Troubleshooting

If the link LED on a line card does not come on, verify the following conditions:

To verify that the line card is connected correctly, perform the following procedure:

Step 1 While the system reinitializes each interface, observe the console display messages and verify that the system discovers the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card. If all of the following conditions are true, the system should recognize the interface, but leave the interface configured as Administratively down:

Step 2 When the reinitialization is complete, verify that the link LED on the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card is on and remains on. If the LED does stay on, proceed to Step 5. If the link LED does not stay on, proceed to the next step.

Step 3 If the link LED on the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card fails to go on, determine whether the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card connector is fully seated in the backplane. Loosen the captive installation screws and firmly pivot the ejector levers toward each other until both are perpendicular to the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card faceplate. Tighten the captive installation screws.

After the system reinitializes the interfaces, the link LED on the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card should go on. If the link LED goes on, proceed to Step 5. If the link LED does not go on, proceed to the next step.

Step 4 If the link LED still fails to go on, remove the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card and try installing it in another available line card slot.

Step 5 Use the show interface command to verify the status of the interface. (If the interface is not configured, you must use the procedures in the section "Configuring the Interfaces on the 8-port Fast Ethernet Line Card.")

If an error message displays on the console terminal, refer to the appropriate reference publication for error message definitions. If you experience other problems that you are unable to solve, contact a service representative for assistance.

For more information on troubleshooting and diagnostics, consult the installation and configuration guide that came with your Cisco 12000 series router.

Configuring the Interfaces on the 8-port Fast Ethernet Line Card

This section provides the following procedures for configuring the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card:

Initial Configuration for 8-port Fast Ethernet Line Card

If you installed a new 8-port Fast Ethernet line card or want to change the configuration of an existing interface, you must enter configuration mode by using the configure privileged EXEC command.

Configuring the Interface

After you verify that the new 8-port Fast Ethernet line card is installed correctly, use the configure command to configure the new interface. Be prepared with the information you will need, such as the interface IP address.

The following procedure is for creating a basic configuration---enabling an interface and specifying IP routing. You might also need to enter other configuration subcommands, depending on the requirements for your system configuration. For descriptions of configuration subcommands and the configuration options available, refer to the appropriate software publications listed in the section, "Important Information."

A Cisco 12000 series router identifies an interface address by its line card slot number and port number, in the format slot/port. For example, the slot/port address of an interface on an 8-port Fast Ethernet line card installed in line card slot 1 is 1/0. Even though the card contains only one port, you must use the slot/port notation.

Before using the configure command, you must enter the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter with the enable command. The system will prompt you for a password if one is set.

Use the following procedure to configure the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card. Press the Return key after each configuration step unless otherwise noted.

Step 1 Confirm that the system recognizes the card by entering the show version command:

Router# show version
 

For an example of output from the show version command, see the section "Using show Commands to Check System Status" later in this document.

Step 2 Check the status of each port by entering the show interface command:

Router# show interface
 

For an example of output from the show interface command, see the section "Using show Commands to Check System Status" later in this document.

Step 3 Enter configuration mode and specify that the console terminal will be the source of the configuration subcommands:

Router# configure terminal 
 

Step 4 Enable IP routing by entering the ip routing command:

Router(config)# ip routing
 

Step 5 At the prompt, specify the new interface to configure by entering the interface command, followed by the type (fastethernet) and slot/port (line card slot number/port number). The example that follows is for an 8-port Fast Ethernet line card in line card slot 1:

Router(config)# interface fastethernet 1/0
 

Step 6 Assign an IP address and subnet mask to the interface with the ip address configuration subcommand, as in the following example:

Router(config-if)# ip address 10.1.2.3 255.255.255.255 
 

Step 7 Change the shutdown state to up and enable the interface:

Router(config-if)# no shutdown
 

The no shutdown command passes an enable command to the 8-port Fast Ethernet line card. It also configures the line card, based on the most recent configuration commands received by the line card.

Step 8 Turn off keepalive messages:

Router(config-if)# no keepalive
 

Cisco 12000 series routers do not require keepalive messages.

Step 9 Turn off the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP):

Router(config-if)# no cdp enable
 

Cisco 12000 series routers do not require CDP.


Note The line card cable is connected to both a Cisco 12000 series router and another device, such as a high-end router or switch. Steps 10 to 12 apply to both the Cisco 12000 series device and the other device.

Step 10 Turn off IP multicast fast switching:

Router(config-if)# no ip multicast distributed
 

Step 11 Add any other configuration subcommands required to enable routing protocols and adjust the interface characteristics.

Step 12 When you have included all of the configuration subcommands to complete the configuration, enter ^Z (hold down the Control key while you press Z) to exit configuration mode.

Step 13 Write the new configuration to memory:

Router# copy running-config startup-config
 

The system displays an OK message when the configuration has been stored.

After you have completed your configuration, you can check it using show commands. For an explanation of show commands, see the section "Using show Commands to Check System Status."

Using show Commands to Check System Status

Each Cisco 12000 series line card maintains information about its configuration, traffic, errors, and so on. You access this information by using the show commands. Descriptions and examples of line card and system status show commands follow.

Router# show interface fastethernet 10/0
FastEthernet10/0 is up, line protocol is up
  Hardware is FastEthernet, address is 0060.2f63.c340 (bia 0060.2f63.c340)
  Internet address is 10.1.1.1/24
  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 100000 Kbit, DLY 100 usec, rely 255/255, load 1/255
  Encapsulation ARPA, loopback not set
  Keepalive not set
  ARP type: ARPA, ARP Timeout 1d03h
  Last input 13:40:29, output 13:25:27, output hang never
  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
  Queueing strategy: fifo
  Output queue 0/40, 0 drops; input queue 0/75, 0 drops
  5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
  5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec
     38 packets input, 3900 bytes, 0 no buffer
     Received 0 broadcasts, 0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 0 overrun, 0 ignored, 0 abort
     0 input packets with dribble condition detected
     41 packets output, 3948 bytes, 0 underruns
     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
     0 babbles, 0 late collision, 0 deferred
     0 lost carrier, 0 no carrier
     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
 
router# show diags 10
SLOT 10 (RP/LC 10): 8 Port Fast Ethernet Fiber
  MAIN: type 46,  800-4544-01 rev 71 dev 0
        HW config: 0x00    SW key: 00-00-00
  PCA:  73-3684-02 rev 73 ver 2
        HW version 1.0  S/N CAB024601DW
  MBUS: MBUS Agent (1)  73-2146-07 rev B0 dev 0
        HW version 1.2  S/N CAB0244AJYG
        Test hist: 0x00    RMA#: 00-00-00    RMA hist: 0x00
  DIAG: Test count: 0x00000000    Test results: 0x00000000
  MBUS Agent Software version 01.35 (RAM) (ROM version is 01.33)
  Using CAN Bus A
  ROM Monitor version 0E.00
  Fabric Downloader version used 00.13 (ROM version is 10.03)
  Board is analyzed
  Board State is Line Card Enabled (IOS  RUN )
  Insertion time: 00:00:15 (13:36:07 ago)
  DRAM size: 33554432 bytes
  FrFab SDRAM size: 67108864 bytes
  ToFab SDRAM size: 67108864 bytes
 
Router# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) GS Software (GSR-P-M), Version 11.2(19)GS4, EARLY DEPLOYMENT, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) Copyright (c) 1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 03-Sep-98 15:57 by [user name]
Image text-base: 0x60010900, data-base: 0x60692000  
ROM:System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(19)GS4, [[name] 176] RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
BOOTFLASH:GS Software (GSR-BOOT-M), Version 11.2(0.20.0)
 
router uptime is 5 minutes
System restarted by reload at 04:06:37 PST Mon Nov 4 1996
System image file is "system/nov5/gsr-p-mz.1105", booted via tftp from 223.255.254.254
 
cisco 12012/GRP (R5000) processor (revision 0x01) with 32768K bytes of memory.
R5000 processor, Implementation 35, Revision 2.1 (512KB Level 2 Cache)
Last reset from power-on
 
1 Route Processor Card
2 Clock Scheduler Card(s)
3 Switch Fabric Card(s)
2 8 Port Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.3u controllers (2 FastEthernet).
17 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
507K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
 
20480K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x0
 
Router# show running-config 
Building configuration...
Current configuration:
!
version 11.2
no service pad
service timestamps debug datetime localtime
service timestamps log datetime localtime
no service password-encryption
no service udp-small-servers
no service tcp-small-servers
service download-fl
!
hostname Router
!
enable secret 5 [sequence]
enable password [passwd]
!
!
redundancy
 main-cpu
  auto-sync standard
no environment-monitor
no ip domain-lookup
 
ip host major 172.27.136.253
ip host minor 171.69.209.28
ip domain-name cisco.com
ip name-server 171.69.209.10
clock timezone EST -5
clock summer-time EDT recurring
!
interface Ethernet0
 ip address 20.5.7.x 25x.25x.0.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
!
interface FastEthernet10/0
 ip address 10.1.x.x 25x.255.25x.0
 arp timeout 100000
 no logging event subif-link-status
 no keepalive
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/1
 ip address 10.x.x.1 2x5.2x5.255.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 shutdown
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/2
 ip address 10.x.x.1 2x5.25x.25x.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 shutdown
 no cdp enable
!
(remainder of configuration omitted from example)

8-port Fast Ethernet Line Card Configuration Example

The following example shows the configuration file commands for an 8-port Fast Ethernet line card.

!
interface FastEthernet10/0
 ip address 10.1.1.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 arp timeout 100000
 no logging event subif-link-status
 no keepalive
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/1
 ip address 10.1.2.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 shutdown
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/2
 ip address 10.1.3.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 shutdown
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/3
 ip address 10.1.4.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 shutdown
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/4
ip address 10.1.5.1255.25x.2x55.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 shutdown
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/5
 ip address 10.1.6.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/6
 ip address 10.1.7.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 no cdp enable
!
interface FastEthernet10/7
 ip address 10.1.7.1 255.25x.2x5.0
 no logging event subif-link-status
 loopback external
 no keepalive
 no cdp enable
!
no ip classless
ip route 2x3.2x5.25x.253 25x.25x.2xx.255 Ethernet0
ip route 2x3.2x5.25x.253 25x.25x.2xx.255 Ethernet0
logging buffered 524288 debugging
logging history size 500
logging trap debugging
!
line con 0
 exec-timeout 0 0
 length 33
 history size 50
line aux 0
 exec-timeout 0 0
 length 36
 history size 50
line vty 0 4
 password xyzzy
 login
!
no scheduler max-task-time
end
 

FCC Class A Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures:

Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco Systems, Inc. could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product.

Canada

English Statement of Compliance

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

French Statement of Compliance

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

VCCI (Japan)

This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.


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