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Release Notes for Catalyst 5000 Series Software Release 2.1(x)

Release Notes for Catalyst 5000 Series Software Release 2.1(x)

Current Release
2.1(12)

Previous Releases
2.1(11), 2.1(10), 2.1(9), 2.1(8), 2.1(7), 2.1(6), 2.1(5), 2.1(4), 2.1(3), 2.1(2), 2.1(1)

These release notes describe the features, modifications, and caveats for Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine software release 2.1(x) and all 2.1(x) maintenance releases. The current 2.1(x) release is supervisor engine software release 2.1(12).

Caution Always back up the switch configuration file before upgrading or downgrading the switch software to avoid losing all or part of the configuration stored in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM). Use the write network command to back up your configuration to a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.
Note Although the software image in a new Catalyst 5000 series switch will operate correctly, later software images containing the latest upgrades and modifications are released regularly to provide you with the most optimized software available. We strongly recommend that you check the Cisco Connection Online World Wide Web URL http://www.cisco.com for the latest released software image.

Document Contents

This document consists of these sections:

Year 2000 Compliance

The Catalyst 5000, 5002, and 5500 switches are Year 2000 compliant with the following supervisor engine software releases:

The Catalyst 5505 and 5509, the Catalyst 2926G series, and the Catalyst 2926 series switches are Year 2000 compliant with all software releases in which these products are supported (for more information, see the "Product and Software Version Matrix" section).

The Catalyst 5000 series ATM LANE modules are Year 2000 compliant in ATM software release 3.1 and later.

The Catalyst 5000 series FDDI and CDDI modules are Year 2000 compliant in all software releases (all time related functions are in the supervisor engine software).

For more information on Cisco's Year 2000 compliance, visit this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/752/2000/

Release 2.1 Memory Requirements

Catalyst 5000 series software release 2.1 requires more memory than previous software releases. To use software release 2.1 you must have one of the following configurations:

Caution Catalyst 5000 series software release 2.1 fails to load without the proper memory configuration. Additionally, the single in-line memory module in the SIMM upgrade kit is a custom module that is not interchangeable with other SIMM modules.

Product and Software Version Matrix

This section contains configuration matrixes to help you order Catalyst 5000 series products. Table 1 lists the minimum supervisor engine version and the current recommended/default supervisor engine version for Catalyst 5000 series modules and chassis.
Table 1: Product/Supervisor Engine Software Version Matrix
Product Number append with "=" for spares Product Description Minimum Supervisor Software Version Recommended/Default Supervisor Software Version
Supervisor Engine I

WS-X5005

Supervisor Engine I, dual-port 100BaseFX SMF1 uplinks

1.1

2.1(11) or 3.2(1b)

WS-X5006

Supervisor Engine I, dual-port 100BaseFX MMF2 uplinks

WS-X5009

Supervisor Engine I, dual-port 100BaseTX RJ-45/MII uplinks

Supervisor Engine II

WS-X5505

Supervisor Engine II, dual-port 100BaseFX SMF uplinks

2.2(1)

3.2(1b)

WS-X5506

Supervisor Engine II, dual-port 100BaseFX MMF uplinks

WS-X5509

Supervisor Engine II, dual-port 100BaseTX RJ-45/MII uplinks

Supervisor Engine III FSX and FLX

WS-X5534-E1-GESX

Supervisor Engine III FSX, dual-port 1000BaseSX uplinks

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

WS-X5536-E1-GELX

Supervisor Engine III FLX, dual-port 1000BaseLX/LH uplinks

Supervisor Engine III

WS-X5530-E1

Supervisor Engine III Base Module

3.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5530-E2

Supervisor Engine III Base Module with NFFC3

4.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5530-E3

Supervisor Engine III base module with NFFC II

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

Supervisor Engine III Uplink Modules

WS-U5531-FETX

Dual-port 10/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet uplink module

3.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-U5533-FEFX-MMF

Dual-port 100BaseFX MMF Fast Ethernet uplink module

WS-U5535-FEFX-SMF

Dual-port 100BaseFX SMF Fast Ethernet uplink module

WS-U5537-FETX

4-port 10/100BaseTX Fast
EtherChannel uplink module

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

WS-U5534-GESX

Dual-port 1000BaseSX Gigabit Ethernet uplink module

4.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-U5534-GELX

Dual-port 1000BaseLX/LH Gigabit Ethernet uplink module

Supervisor Engine III Feature Cards

WS-F5521=

NetFlow Feature Card (NFFC)

4.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-F5531=

NFFC II

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet

WS-X5010

24-port 10BaseT Telco

1.1

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-X5011

12-port 10BaseFL Multimode ST

1.2

WS-X5012

48-port 10BaseT

2.4(1)

3.2(3)

WS-X5012A

48-port 10BaseT Telco

4.2(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5013

24-port 10BaseT RJ-45

2.2(1)

3.2(3)

WS-X5014

48-port, 2-slot 10BaseT

4.2(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5020

48-port, 4-segment 10BaseT Telco

2.1(1)

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-X5111

12-port 100BaseFX Multimode SC

1.4

WS-X5113

12-port 100BaseTX RJ-45

1.2

WS-X5114

6-port SM, 6-port Multimode 100BaseFX SC

2.1(5)

WS-X5201

12-port 100BaseFX Fast EtherChannel

2.3(1)

3.2(3)

WS-X5201R

12-port 100BaseFX Ethernet Module

4.1(2)

4.2(2)

WS-X5203

12-port 10/100BaseTX Fast EtherChannel

2.3(1)

3.2(3)

WS-X52134

12-port 10/100BaseTX RJ-45

1.5(4)

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-X5213A

12-port 10/100BaseTX RJ-45

2.1(7)5

WS-X5223

24-port, 3 segment 100BaseTX RJ-45

2.2(1)

3.2(3)

WS-X5224

24-port 10/100BaseTX RJ-45

2.4(2)

WS-X5225R

24-port 10/100BaseTX Ethernet Module

4.1(2)

4.2(2)

WS-X5403

3-port Gigabit Ethernet Module

4.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5410

9-port, 2-slot Gigabit EtherChannel Module6

4.2(1)

4.2(1)

Token Ring

WS-X5030

16-port Token Ring module, UTP/STP7, RJ-45

3.1(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5031

16-port Token Ring module, Volition, VF-45

FDDI/CDDI

WS-X5101

1 Dual-attach Multimode FDDI8 MIC

1.3

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-X5103

1 Dual-attach CDDI9 RJ-45

WS-X5104

1 Dual-attach Single-Mode FDDI ST

WS-X5105

1 Dual-attach Multimode FDDI SC

ATM

WS-X51534

1-port OC-3 UTP RJ-45

1.4

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-X51544

1-port OC-3 Single-Mode SC

WS-X51554

1-port OC-3 Multimode SC

WS-X5156

1 Dual PHY OC-3 UTP RJ-45

2.1(5)

WS-X5157

1 Dual PHY OC-3 Single-Mode SC

WS-X5158

1 Dual PHY OC-3 Multimode SC

WS-X5161

1 Dual PHY OC-12 MMF SC, MPOA10/LANE11

3.2(1)

4.2(1)

WS-X5162

1 Dual PHY OC-12 SC, MPOA/LANE

WS-X5166

1 Dual PHY DS3, BNC connectors

3.1(1)

WS-X5167

1 Dual PHY OC-3 MMF SC, MPOA/LANE

3.2(1)

WS-X5168

1 Dual PHY OC-3 SMF SC, MPOA/LANE

Route Switch Module

WS-X5302

Route Switch Module

2.3(1)

3.2(3)

Fabric Integration Module

WS-X5165

ATM-fabric integration module

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

Network Analysis Module

WS-X5380

Network Analysis Module

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

Modular Chassis

WS-C5000

Catalyst 5000 chassis (5-slot)

1.1

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-C5002

Catalyst 5002 chassis (2-slot)

2.2(1)

3.2(3)

WS-C5500

Catalyst 5500 chassis (13-slot)

WS-C5505

Catalyst 5505 chassis (5-slot)

2.3(1)

WS-C5509

Catalyst 5509 chassis (9-slot)

4.2(1)

4.2(1)

Fixed-Configuration Chassis

WS-C2901

Catalyst 2900 with two 100BaseTX uplinks and 12 10/100BaseTX ports

2.1(1)

2.1(11) or 3.2(3)

WS-C2902

Catalyst 2900 with two 100BaseTX uplinks and 12 10/100BaseFX ports

WS-C2926T

Catalyst 2926 with two 100BaseTX uplinks and 24 10/100BaseTX ports

2.4(2)

3.2(3)

WS-C2926F

Catalyst 2926 with two 100BaseFX uplinks and 24 10/100BaseTX ports

WS-C2926GS

Catalyst 2926G with NFFC, two 1000BaseSX uplinks, and 24 10/100BaseTX ports

4.3(1)

4.3(1)

WS-C2926GL

Catalyst 2926G with NFFC, two 1000BaseLX/LH uplinks, and 24 10/100BaseTX ports

1SMF=single-mode fiber
2MMF=multimode fiber
3NFFC=NetFlow Feature Card
4The WS-X5213, WS-X5153, WS-X5154, and WS-X5155 modules have been moved to end-of-life (EOL) status.
5Software releases 1.5(6) and 2.1(502) also support the WS-X5213A module.
6The Gigabit EtherChannel module (WS-X5410) is supported only in a Catalyst 5505, 5509, or 5500 chassis with a Supervisor Engine III, III FSX, or III FLX module. Supervisor Engines I and II, and the Catalyst 5000 chassis, have not yet been tested and approved for use with this module.
7UTP/STP=unshielded twisted-pair/shielded twisted-pair
8FDDI=Fiber Distributed Data Interface
9CDDI=Copper Distributed Data Interface
10MPOA=Multiprotocol over ATM
11LANE=LAN Emulation

Orderable Software Images

Table 2 lists the software versions and applicable ordering information for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine software.
Table 2: Software Version/Orderable Product Number Matrix
Software Version Filename Orderable Product Number Flash on System Orderable Product Number Spare Upgrade (Floppy Media)
Supervisor I and II

2.1(8)

cat5000-sup.2-1-8.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.1.8

SWC5K-SUP-2.1.8=

2.1(9)

cat5000-sup.2-1-9.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.1.9

SWC5K-SUP-2.1.9=

2.1(10)

cat5000-sup.2-1-10.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.1.10

SWC5K-SUP-2.1.10=

2.1(11)1

cat5000-sup.2-1-11.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.1.11

SWC5K-SUP-2.1.11=

2.1(12)

cat5000-sup.2-1-12.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.1.12

SWC5K-SUP-2.1.12=

2.2(2)

cat5000-sup.2-2-2.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.2.2

SWC5K-SUP-2.2.2=

2.3(1)

cat5000-sup.2-3-1.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.3.1

SWC5K-SUP-2.3.1=

2.4(3)2

cat5000-sup.2-4-3.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.4.3

SWC5K-SUP-2.4.3=

2.4(4)

cat5000-sup.2-4-4.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.4.4

SWC5K-SUP-2.4.4=

2.4(5)

cat5000-sup.2-4-5.bin

SFC5K-SUP-2.4.5

SWC5K-SUP-2.4.5=

Supervisor I (8 MB)

3.1(1)

cat5000-sup8m.3-1-1.bin

N/A

SWC5K-SUP-3.1.1=

3.1(2a)

cat5000-sup8m.3-1-2a.bin

N/A

SWC5K-SUP-3.1.2=

3.2(1b)

cat5000-sup8m.3-2-1b.bin

N/A

SWC5K-SUP-3.2.1=

3.2(2)

cat5000-sup8m.3-2-2.bin

N/A

N/A

3.2(3)

cat5000-sup8m.3-2-3.bin

N/A

N/A

Supervisor I and II (16 MB minimum)

3.1(1)

cat5000-sup.3-1-1.bin

SFC5K-SUP-3.1.1

SWC5K-SUP-3.1.1=

3.1(2a)

cat5000-sup.3-1-2a.bin

SFC5K-SUP-3.1.2

SWC5K-SUP-3.1.2=

3.2(1b)

cat5000-sup.3-2-1b.bin

SFC5K-SUP-3.2.1

SWC5K-SUP-3.2.1=

3.2(2)

cat5000-sup.3-2-2.bin

N/A

N/A

3.2(3)

cat5000-sup.3-2-3.bin

SFC5K-SUP-3.2.3

SWC5K-SUP-3.2.3=

3.2(4)

cat5000-sup.3-2-4.bin

SFC5K-SUP-3.2.4

SWC5K-SUP-3.2.4=

4.1(2)

cat5000-sup.4-1-2.bin

SFC5K-SUP-4.1.2

SWC5K-SUP-4.1.2=

4.1(3)

cat5000-sup.4-1-3.bin

SFC5K-SUP-4.1.3

SWC5K-SUP-4.1.3=

4.2(1)

cat5000-sup.4-2-1.bin

SFC5K-SUP-4.2.1

SWC5K-SUP-4.2.1=

4.2(2)

cat5000-sup.4-2-2.bin

SFC5K-SUP-4.2.2

SWC5K-SUP-4.2.2=

4.3(1a)

cat5000-sup.4-3-1a.bin

SFC5K-SUP-4.3.1

SWC5K-SUP-4.3.1=

Supervisor III, III FSX, III FLX

3.1(1)

cat5000-sup3.3-1-1.bin

N/A

N/A

3.1(2a)

cat5000-sup3.3-1-2a.bin

N/A

N/A

3.2(1b)

cat5000-sup3.3-2-1b.bin

N/A

N/A

3.2(2)

cat5000-sup3.3-2-2.bin

N/A

N/A

3.2(3)

cat5000-sup3.3-2-3.bin

SFC5K-SUP3-3.2.3

SWC5K-SUP-3.2.3=

3.2(4)

cat5000-sup3.3-2-4.bin

SFC5K-SUP3-3.2.4

SWC5K-SUP-3.2.4=

4.1(2)

cat5000-sup3.4-1-2.bin

N/A

N/A

4.1(3)

cat5000-sup3.4-1-3.bin

N/A

N/A

4.2(1)

cat5000-sup3.4-2-1.bin

SFC5K-SUP3-4.2.1

SWC5K-SUP-4.2.1=

4.2(2)

cat5000-sup3.4-2-2.bin

SFC5K-SUP3-4.2.2

SWC5K-SUP-4.2.2=

4.3(1a)

cat5000-sup3.4-3-1a.bin

SFC5K-SUP3-4.3.1

SWC5K-SUP-4.3.1=

1Default version for Catalyst 5000 switches only
2Default version for Catalyst 5002 and Catalyst 5500 switches only

New Features in Release 2.1(501)

The Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine Module Software Release 2.1(501) supports the simultaneous operation of both the WS-X5213 and WS-X5213A 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet 12-port switching modules. The new WS-X5213A module reflects a minor component change only and does not reflect a change in the features, functions, or form of this product. There are no restrictions on how these two modules can be combined within a single system.

New Features in Release 2.1

This section lists the Catalyst 5000 series software release 2.1 new features. Refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Installation Guide and Catalyst 5000 Series Configuration Guide and Command Reference publications for implementation instructions.

The following features are available with Catalyst 5000 series FDDI software release 2.1 and above only.

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(11) and 2.1(12)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(12), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(12)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(11) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(12).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(10) and 2.1(11)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(11), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(11)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(10) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(11).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(9) and 2.1(10)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(10), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(10)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(9) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(10).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(8) and 2.1(9)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(9), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(9)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(8) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(9).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(7) and 2.1(8)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(8), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(8)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(7) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(8).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(6) and 2.1(7)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(7), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(7)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(6) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(7).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(5) and 2.1(6)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(6), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(6)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(5) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(6).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(4) and 2.1(5)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(5), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(5)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(4) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(5).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(501) and 2.1(502)

In some instances, when using the autonegotiating functions of either the WS-X5213 or WS-X5213A 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet 12-port switching modules to connect to another autonegotiating Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device over a cable distance of 98 to 131 feet (30 to 40 meters), the duplex mode and port speed may be incorrectly negotiated. In this case, the link between the devices cannot be established and the port speed and duplex mode has to be set manually before the link can be established. This problem is corrected in software release 2.1(502).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(2) and 2.1(3)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(3), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(3)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1 and 2.1(2) caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(3).

Differences Between Software Releases 2.1 and 2.1(2)

Note For a description of caveats in software release 2.1(2), see the "Caveats in Software Release 2.1(2)" section.

This section describes the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1 caveats that were resolved in Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(2).

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(12)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(12), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(11) and 2.1(12)" section.

There are no known caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(12).

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(11)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(11), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(10) and 2.1(11)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(11). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

When an FDDI port is in blocking mode and both FDDI ports (A and B) are connected, if one FDDI port is disabled, traffic might be forwarded across the other FDDI port, causing network instability. As a workaround, disable both FDDI ports (A and B) at the same time. (CSCdj72892)

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(10)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(10), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(9) and 2.1(10)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(10). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(9)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(9), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(8) and 2.1(9)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(9). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(8)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(8), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(7) and 2.1(8)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(8). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(7)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(7), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(6) and 2.1(7)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(7). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(6)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(6), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(5) and 2.1(6)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(6). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

    Ctrl-]
    telnet> send escape
    telnet> quit
    Console > (enable)

Caveats in Software Release 2.1(5)

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(5), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(4) and 2.1(5)" section.

This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(5). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.

    Console> (enable) download 199.133.219.189 atm_21.cbi
Download image atm_21.cbi from 199.133.219.189 to Module 1 FLASH (y/n) [n]? y
-
Finished network download.  (1950240 bytes)
ERROR: ocs hdr: csum=0x41e4ecb7 ocsp->csum=0x4c
 
Download failed
(CSCdi58607)
    Cat5000_1> (enable) reset 4
Resetting module 4...
Cat5000_1> (enable) SYNFIG: CBL0, CBL1, or CBL2 Error
 
ATE0
ATS0=1
 
Power Up Diagnostics
 
Init NVRAM Log 
....
....

If this error occurs, the switch might experience a reset. To prevent this problem from occurring, do not reset a module while it is actively switching traffic between workstations connected to a Group Ethernet Switching module. (CSCdi67387)





 Caveats in Software Release 2.1(3)

 

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(3), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1(2) and 2.1(3)" section.



 This section describes possible, unexpected behavior and other miscellaneous caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(3). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.



 Caveats in Software Release 2.1(2)

 

Note For a description of caveats fixed in software release 2.1(2), see the "Differences Between Software Releases 2.1 and 2.1(2)" section.



 This section describes possible unexpected behavior and other miscellaneous caveats for the Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(2). The caveats listed here describe only serious problems.



    Console> (enable) download 199.133.219.189 atm_21.cbi
Download image atm_21.cbi from 199.133.219.189 to Module 1 FLASH (y/n) [n]? y
-
Finished network download.  (1950240 bytes)
ERROR: ocs hdr: csum=0x41e4ecb7 ocsp->csum=0x4c
 
Download failed
 

(CSCdi58607)





    Catalyst 5000 Power Up Diagnostics
 
Init NVRAM Log 
LED Test 
ROM CHKSUM 
DUAL PORT RAM r/w 
RAM r/w 
RAM address test 
Byte/Word Enable test 
EARL test 
EARL test Done 
 
BOOTROM Version 1.5, Dated Mar  8 1996 16:24:38
BOOT date: 07/30/96 BOOT time: 17:44:58
SIMM RAM address test 
SIMM Ram r/w 55aa 
SIMM Ram r/w aa55 
Uncompressing image.  This will take a minute...
Module 1 SPROM has invalid MAC address...module will remain offline
 
Minor hardware problem in Module # 1 
 
Cisco Systems Console 
 
Enter password: 
c5-qa-5> 
Mon Jul 30 1996, 17:46:07  Module 1 is online.
Syndiags failed on Module Number 4
c5-qa-5> 
Mon Jul 30 1996, 17:46:18  Module 4 failed to come online.
Syndiags failed on Module Number 3
c5-qa-5> 
Mon Jul 30 1996, 17:46:30  Module 3 failed to come online.
:wq
 

(CSCdi59106)





 Troubleshooting

 
 This section describes features, warnings, and cautions about using Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1.


 Modules with Incorrectly Programmed MAC Addresses


 Any module, including the supervisor module, that does not have its Media Access Control (MAC) address correctly programmed will fail to come online. If this occurs, contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to replace the module or to apply an immediate workaround solution. The following output is displayed if a module does not have its MAC address correctly programmed:


Catalyst 5000 Power Up Diagnostics
 
Init NVRAM Log 
LED Test 
ROM CHKSUM 
DUAL PORT RAM r/w 
RAM r/w 
RAM address test 
Byte/Word Enable test 
EARL test 
EARL test Done 
 
BOOTROM Version 1.5, Dated Mar  8 1996 16:24:38
BOOT date: 07/30/96 BOOT time: 17:44:58
SIMM RAM address test 
SIMM Ram r/w 55aa 
SIMM Ram r/w aa55 
Uncompressing image.  This will take a minute...
Module 1 SPROM has invalid MAC address...module will remain offline
 
Minor hardware problem in Module # 1 
 

 The remainder of this section describes the effects of an unprogrammed MAC address. The Catalyst 5000 series switch currently uses these types of MAC addresses for its modules:


00-40-0b-XX-XX-XX
00-60-09-XX-XX-XX
00-60-3e-XX-XX-XX
 

 Module MAC addresses are programmed when the modules are brought online during the manufacturing process. Unique MAC address ranges are assigned to each module. If a module is incorrectly programmed, it reverts to this default MAC address: 


00-40-0b-ff-00-00
 

 If you are using Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine module software release 2.1(2) or above, the Catalyst 5000 series switch performs a check during power-up to determine if any module has a MAC address range that contains ff-00-00 in the last three bytes. If the Catalyst 5000 series switch finds this condition, it displays the output shown above to indicate that an unprogrammed module is present. The message signifies that the SPROM on the module is not programmed, and the module will not come online.


 If the default MAC address appears on any module other than the supervisor engine module, the module will not come online. 



Note If the default MAC address appears on the supervisor engine module, the entire Catalyst 5000 series switch will not come online.



 Miscellaneous Considerations


 This section describes considerations regarding the Catalyst 5000 series switch configuration and is divided into the following subsections:



 System Troubleshooting


 This section contains troubleshooting guidelines for system-level problems.



    Ctrl-]
    telnet> send escape
    telnet> quit
    Console > (enable) 
 



To recover, take any of the following actions:




 Module Troubleshooting


 This section contains troubleshooting guidelines for module problems.



Previous software releases do not correctly recognize these modules.





 Transceiver Troubleshooting


 If you experience trouble with a port that has a Media-Independent Interface (MII) transceiver attached to it, check that the transceiver jumpers are set properly.


 If an MII transceiver is plugged in at an angle, the Catalyst 5000 series switch might stop transmitting data. To recover, reseat the MII transceiver so that is not seated at an angle. If the Catalyst 5000 series switch still cannot transmit data, disable and reenable the port.


 VLAN Troubleshooting


 This section contains troubleshooting guidelines for VLAN problems.



 Spanning-Tree Troubleshooting


 The Spanning-Tree Protocol blocks certain ports to prevent physical loops in a redundant topology. On a blocked port, the Catalyst 5000 series switch should receive spanning-tree bridge protocol data units (BPDUs) periodically from its neighboring Catalyst 5000 switch. You can configure the frequency with which BPDUs are received using the set spantree hello command (the default frequency is set to two seconds). If a Catalyst 5000 series switch does not receive a BPDU in the time period defined by the set spantree maxage command (20 seconds by default), the blocked port transitions to the listening state, to the learning state, and finally to the forwarding state. As it transitions, the Catalyst 5000 series switch waits for the time period specified by the set spantree fwddelay command (15 seconds by default) in each of these intermediate states. Therefore, a blocked spanning-tree port moves into the forwarding state if it does not receive BPDUs from its neighbor within approximately 50 seconds.


 Use the following guidelines to debug Spanning-Tree Protocol problems:



From the output of the show port command, check if the port has registered numerous alignment, FCS, or any other kind of line errors. If these errors are going up continuously, there is a possibility that this port might drop BPDUs on the input side.


From the output of the show mac command, if the Inlost counter is going up continuously, the port is losing packets on the input side because of a lack of receive buffers. This problem can also cause the incoming BPDUs to be dropped.





    c5-qa-6(enable) show portreg 1/2
Port/PHY registers for 1/2
0x00 BMCR    RW = 0x2100
 

If you see a value of 0xffff in this register, do not use the MII transceiver. An MII transceiver whose BMCR value is set to 0xffff can prevent the Catalyst 5000 series switch from receiving on this MII port, which can cause spanning-tree loops.


Check the Disconnect Counter Register (DCR) and the False Carrier Sense Counter register (FCSCR). These registers should remain at 0 (except for the moment the link comes up). A value other than 0 indicates a physical layer problem, most likely with the transceiver.





The sum of all logical ports 


<=200 for Supervisor Engine I (with 8 MB)
<=400 for Supervisor Engine I (with 20 MB)


where the sum of all logical ports = 
(number of non-ATM trunks on the switch * number of active VLANs on that trunk)
+ (number of ATM trunks on the switch * number of active VLANs on that trunk * 2)
+ number of nontrunking ports on the switch






 Additional Documentation

 
 The following documents are available for the Catalyst 5000 series switch:



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