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Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P Software Feature Packs---Cisco AS5300 Access Servers

Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P Software Feature Packs---Cisco AS5300 Access Servers

January 26, 1998

These release notes discuss the Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P feature packs for Cisco AS5300 access servers. These are the product numbers for the supported feature packs:

Note The feature packs discussed here contain Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P software images and Router Software Loader (RSL) Version 6.0.
Note Before running RSL, read the sections "Modem Code Alert" and "Installation Tips".

These release notes contain the following sections:

What is a Feature Pack?

The heart of a Cisco IOS software feature pack is a CD-ROM that contains a software image and Router Software Loader (RSL), a Windows 95 application that loads the image onto the access server/router. Each Cisco IOS Release 11.2 feature pack CD contains one feature set. For users without Windows 95, images can also be loaded with a Trivial File Transfer Protocol server application, as explained in these release notes.

Each Cisco IOS Release 11.2 software feature pack box contains the following:

Cisco Feature Pack Description

This section describes the Cisco feature packs, listing the software feature sets comprising each feature pack. You can use this information to identify your feature pack set in conjunction with the corresponding information provided in Table 3 in the section "Cisco IOS Release 11.2 Feature Sets". Table 3 identifies which features are supported for a feature set on a specific platform.

Note RSL Version 6.0, contained in every Cisco IOS Release 11.2 software feature pack, supports Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring interfaces.

Software Feature Packs

This section includes two tables: Table 1, describes each feature pack image, including a brief description of each feature set, the UNIX and DOS filenames of the images, and the memory required to run each feature set on the Cisco AS5300 access server. Table 2 lists the memory delivered by default and the memory upgrades available.

You can use Table 1 to identify the memory required for your configuration based on the image you run. You can then check this against Table 2 to determine how much memory is available on the access server as the factory default and the upgrades that you can obtain to satisfy your requirements.


Table 1: Cisco Feature Pack Image Filenames and Memory Requirements
Model No. CD-ROM Title Image Included and Image Name (UNIX) Image Name (DOS) Flash Memory Req'd Main Memory Req'd Boot Flash Memory Req'd Shared Memory Req'd RSL Installer Description

CD53-C-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 IP Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

IP

c5300-i-mz.112-10a.P1

80226910

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 IP feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-CP-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 IP Plus Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

IP Plus

c5300-is-mz.112-10a.P1

80227410

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 IP Plus feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-B-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Desktop Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Desktop

c5300-d-mz.112-10a.P1

80227210

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Desktop feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-BP-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Desktop Plus Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Desktop Plus

c5300-ds-mz.112-10a.P1

80227310

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Desktop Plus feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-A-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Enterprise

c5300-j-mz.112-10a.P1

80227010

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-AP-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise Plus Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Enterprise Plus

c5300-js-mz.112-10a.P1

80227110

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise Plus feature set 11.2(10a)P1

Table 2 lists factory default memory and the upgrade options that are available.


Table 2: Cisco AS5300 Memory and Upgrade Options
Feature Set Required Flash Memory Boot Flash Upgrade Option Required DRAM Memory Main DRAM Upgrade Option

IP

8 MB Flash

MEM-8BF-AS53 (from 4 MB to 8 MB)

32 MB DRAM

MEM-64M-AS53 (from 32 MB to 64 MB)

IP/Plus

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Desktop

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Desktop Plus

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Enterprise

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Enterprise Plus

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Modem Code Alert

Caution Your access server might contain modem code that needs to be saved before RSL erases the contents of Flash memory as part of the image load process.

Take the following steps to save the contents of Flash memory:

Step 1 Insert the Router Software Loader CD-ROM in your PC.

Step 2 Run the RSL application.

Step 3 At the first screen, cancel from the Connect Wizard.

Step 4 At the next screen, select the Settings menu and then the Options menu item. Make sure Always backup images(s) before erasing is selected, and specify a backup directory on your PC.

Step 5 Continue with the RSL application as described in the Getting Started with the Router Software Loader booklet.

Note Modem code can exist in Flash memory for a variety of reasons. One reason is the factory might have copied a version of modem code later than the one bundled with Cisco IOS software. Another reason is that, in a previously installed system, modem code might have been copied to Flash memory during another procedure, for example, the addition of a new modem module carrier card.

Because RSL erases data in the first Flash memory partition, we recommend that you prepare your access server for future software upgrades by creating two partitions. When you download new firmware or portware in the future, remember to copy it to the second partition.

The following steps provide an example of creating two Flash memory partitions:

Step 1 Enter configuration mode on your access server:

as5300> enable
Password: <password>
as5300# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CNTL/Z.
 
as5300(config)#

Step 2 Enter the partition flash command at the configuration mode prompt. You can partition the system Flash into eight segments and divide the system Flash RAM into equal or unequal segments. In the following example, the system Flash is partitioned into two equal segments.

      as5300(config)#partition flash 2


Step 3	 Return to enable mode.


      as5300(config)#Ctrl-Z
 


Step 4	 Enter the show version command for verification of your changes:


      as5300#show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software 
IOS (tm) 5300 Software (C5300-I-M), Version 11.2(10a)P, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 1986-1997 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 03-Dec-97 06:55 by ccai
Image text-base: 0x600088F0, data-base: 0x6043E000
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(19970311:165032) [rmeadows-easy 116], INTERIM SOFTWARE
BOOTFLASH: 5300 Software (C5300-BOOT-M), Version 11.2(0.10.0), CISCO DEVELOPMENT TEST VERSION
as5300 uptime is 3 hours, 36 minutes
System restarted by reload
System image file is "flash:57199410.bin", booted via flash
Host configuration file is "rsl-as5300-startup.cfg", booted via tftp from 171.68.220.150
cisco AS5300 (R4K) processor (revision A.04) with 32768K/8192K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID 04614948
R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0 (512KB Level 2 Cache)
Channelized E1, Version 1.0.
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant.
Primary Rate ISDN software, Version 1.0.
Backplane revision 1
Manufacture Cookie is not programmed.
1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
48 terminal line(s)
4 Channelized E1/PRI port(s)
128K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
8192K bytes of processor board System flash partition 1 (Read/Write)
8192K bytes of processor board System flash partition 2 (Read/Write)
4096K bytes of processor board Boot flash (Read/Write)
Configuration register is 0x2102
 

 In the above example, the system Flash has two partitions of 8 MB and 8 MB.



Step 5	 Write your changes to memory by entering the write command:


as5300# write
Building configuration...
[OK]
 


Step 6	 Reboot the access server:


as5300# reload


Step 7	 Enter yes when prompted to proceed with the reload:


Proceed with reload? [confirm] yes


Step 8	 After the reload messages are complete, enter the show flash command to view your changes:


as5300# show flash
System flash directory, partition 1:
File  Length   Name/status
  1   2751436  57199410.bin  
[2751500 bytes used, 5637108 available, 8388608 total]
8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
System flash directory, partition 2:
No files in System flash
[0 bytes used, 8388608 available, 4194304 total]
8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write)
as5300#
 

 Modem Code Information

 
 Cisco IOS software controls the version of modem code (firmware and portware) used by modems on the 12- and 6-port modules. You can accept this firmware/portware version, or you can download another version of modem code. Unless you are familiar with Cisco AS5300 modem code, we recommend that you accept the default and not attempt to download another version. 


 Because you have the option of overriding the firmware and portware selected by Cisco IOS software, the following information provides some factors to consider before you manually download another version of modem code:




Note This feature pack contains Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P, which is bundled with Microcom firmware version 3.1.30 and MICA portware version 2.0.1.7.



Other firmware/portware versions can exist in the access server's Flash memory. The last copy command determines which version of firmware or portware is mapped to the modems. 





 For detailed information about Microcom firmware download, refer to the "Modem Code" section in Installing 56K 12-Port Modem Modules in Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Servers. For general information about firmware and portware download, refer to the appendix "Managing Modems" in the Cisco AS5300 Access Server Software Configuration Guide.



Note All customer documentation is available on the Documentation CD shipped with your feature pack. In addition, the most current version of a document is available on the Web at http://www.cisco.com.  



 Installation Tips

 
 This section describes several solutions to problems you might encounter when using RSL. These solutions are additions to the RSL online help.


 Recovering from a Connection Error


 This installation tip provides a possible recovery solution in the event that you are unable to connect to your access server or router. You can skip this section unless you are experiencing a connection error.


 In some cases, you might receive the following error message while connecting to the target access server:


"Failed to configure the router to enable the Cisco IOS software image and configuration file upload and download operations. You may want to check the router to make sure that the selected interface exists."
 

 If you encounter this message, try increasing the Short Timeout value, which is set to 25 seconds, in the Options dialog box, especially if one of the following situations applies:



Note Increasing the Short Timeout value may increase the time it takes for RSL to connect to the target access server.




 Restoring the Startup Configuration


 In some cases, RSL is unable to restore the startup configuration. If this happens, take the following steps:



Step 1	 Ensure that all cables are properly attached to both the access server and the PC.



Step 2	 Restart RSL and connect using the Preconfigured router option.



Step 3	 When asked if you want to overwrite the existing startup configuration file, choose NO.



Step 4	 When asked if you want to continue, choose YES.



Step 5	 When connected, select Download Router Configuration in the Router Software Loader dialog box.



Step 6	 Select the appropriate file, and click Copy configuration to the router's nonvolatile memory.


 The access server should now contain the startup configuration it had before the initial RSL connection. You can now exit RSL.



Note In the previous situation, the access server's configuration register (config-register 0xnnnn) is not restored. 




Note If you enter Ctrl-Alt-Delete to terminate RSL, the access server's configuration and configuration register are not restored. However, in this case the configuration file is not deleted from the PC, so it can be restored using the previous steps.



 Helpful Hints


 The following information about RSL operations can help you with the installation process:



 Cisco IOS Release 11.2 Feature Sets

 
 Table 3 shows specific features supported in Cisco IOS Release 11.2 for Cisco AS5300 access servers. The table uses these conventions to identify features:



 Installing the Software Image Using a TFTP Server Application

 
 The Router Software Loader application contained on the feature pack CD-ROM is designed to work with a PC running Microsoft Windows 95. The booklet included with the CD-ROM explains how to perform this simple and recommended install process. However, an alternative is available using a TFTP server application toinstall access server software.


 This section explains how to use a TFTP server application as an alternative to using the RSL to install the access server software from the CD-ROM. You can perform this procedure using a PC (running Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 3.1), a Macintosh, or a UNIX system. You can use either the copy tftp flash or copy rcp flash command to download the software to the access server.


 First obtain a TFTP application or a remote copy protocol (rcp) application to set up your computer as a TFTP server or an rcp server. You can use the RSL or the TFTP server included on the feature pack CD-ROM to install the software only if you are using a PC running Windows 95. For other operating systems, a number of TFTP or rcp applications are available from independent software vendors or as shareware from public sources on the World Wide Web.


 Installation Process


 This section describes how to use TFTP on a PC to install the access server software. 



Note To use an rcp application, follow this same procedure, but substitute rcp for TFTP in the instructions; for example, use the copy rcp flash command instead of the copy tftp flash command.




Step 1	 Install any TFTP server application on the PC. (The TFTP application included on the feature pack CD-ROM is for Microsoft Windows 95 only.)



Step 2	 Launch the TFTP server application on the PC, usually by double-clicking the application icon or its .exe filename. 



Step 3	 Set up the PC as a TFTP server by using the TFTP server application setup or configuration facility.


 Most TFTP server applications include a setup facility that allows you to specify the PC as a server. For example, from the TFTP menu of one application, you can select Settings to display a panel that includes a check box beside the word Server. To configure the local PC as a server, click this check box. 


 The TFTP server also allows the selection of a "root" directory. You must select the directory in which the Cisco IOS files reside, for example, d:\cpswinst\images.


Caution   
Make sure you set up your local PC as a TFTP server. If you overlook this step, you cannot perform the copy procedure. This reminder also applies if you are using rcp instead of TFTP.



Step 4	 Establish a console session from your local PC (which is now configured as a TFTP server) to the access server by using one of these methods:



This is the recommended method.When you reload the access server with the new image in Step 11, you remain connected to the access server. (If you use Telnet, you lose connection to the access server.)






Step 5	 Connect your PC Ethernet port to the corresponding access server Ethernet port. Use a crossover cable to connect to the Ethernet port. 




Step 6	 Enter the following command to copy the new software image from the PC (set up as a TFTP server) to the access server Flash memory:


 as5300# copy tftp flash


 In the next series of steps, you download the Cisco IOS Release 11.2 images that you want installed on your access server.



Step 7	 When prompted, enter the IP address of your PC, as in the following example:


 Address or name of remote host [255.255.255.255]? 172.16.1.1


 This is the IP address of your local PC, not that of the access server. 



Step 8	 When prompted, enter the filename of the Cisco IOS Release 11.2 image to be copied to the access server, as in the following example:


 Source file name? 80272410.bin


 This example specifies the DOS image name of the IP feature set for a Cisco AS5300 access server, as listed in Table 1.



Step 9	 In response to the prompt, enter the destination UNIX image filename, and press Enter.


 This is the name of the image file on the access server, not the full path name of the image on the CD-ROM attached to the PC. Refer to Table 1 in the section, "Cisco Feature Pack Description" for the UNIX image filename.


Destination file name [80272410.bin]? c5300-is-mz.112
 

 During the transfer process, the software displays messages indicating that it has accessed the file you have specified and is loading it. 



Step 10	 Enter yes in response to the prompt asking if you want to erase the existing image copy resident in the access server Flash memory before copying the new one:


 Erase flash device before writing? [confirm] yes


 The entire copying process takes several minutes and differs from network to network.


 The exclamation point (!) indicates that the copy process is taking place. Each exclamation point (!) indicates that ten packets have been transferred successfully. A checksum verification of the image occurs after the image is written to Flash memory. 



Step 11	 Enter the reload command to reload the access server:


as5300# reload

 


 After reload is complete, the access server should be running the required Cisco IOS image. Use the show version command to verify.


 Related Documentation

 
 For a list of documentation related to the AS5300, refer to the Release Notes for the Cisco AS5300 for Cisco IOS Release 11.2P.


 Release notes and other Cisco documentation are on the Documentation CD-ROM that is included with your feature pack, and at Cisco Connection Online (CCO) on the World Wide Web. 


 On the Documentation CD-ROM, the path for Cisco IOS documentation is as follows:


 On CCO, http://www.cisco.com/,  the path is as follows:


 Online documentation for Release 11.2 includes:



 The Cisco IOS software documentation for Cisco IOS Release 11.2 is divided into eight modules. There are also supporting documents. Each documentation module consists of two books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. The Cisco IOS documentation set consists of the following books and chapter topics: 



Books
Chapter Topics



  • Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide
    

  • Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference
    



 Access Server and Router Product Overview


 User Interface


 System Images and Configuration Files


 Using ClickStart, AutoInstall, and Setup


 Interfaces


 System Management




  • Security Configuration Guide
    

  • Security Command Reference
    



 Network Access Security


 Terminal Access Security


 Accounting and Billing


 Traffic Filters


 Controlling Router Access


 Network Data Encryption with Router Authentication




  • Access Services Configuration Guide
    

  • Access Services Command Reference
    



 Terminal Lines and Modem Support


 Network Connections 


 AppleTalk Remote Access


 SLIP and PPP


 XRemote


 LAT


 Telnet


 TN3270


 Protocol Translation


 Configuring Modem Support and Chat Scripts


 X.3 PAD


 Regular Expressions




  • Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide
    

  • Wide-Area Networking Command Reference
    



 ATM


 Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR)


 Frame Relay


 ISDN


 LANE


 PPP for Wide-Area Networking


 SMDS


 X.25 and LAPB




  • Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 1
    

  • Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 1
    



 IP


 IP Routing




  • Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 2
    

  • Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 2
    



 AppleTalk


 Novell IPX




  • Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 3
    

  • Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 3
    



 Apollo Domain


 Banyan VINES


 DECnet


 ISO CLNS


 XNS




  • Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide
    

  • Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference
    



 Transparent Bridging


 Source-Route Bridging


 Remote Source-Route Bridging


 DLSw+


 STUN and BSTUN


 LLC2 and SDLC


 IBM Network Media Translation


 DSPU and SNA Service Point Support


 SNA Frame Relay Access Support


 APPN


 NCIA Client/Server Topologies


 IBM Channel Attach




 Supporting documents:


  • Cisco IOS Software Command Summary
    

  • Access Services Quick Configuration Guide
    

  • System Error Messages
    

  • Debug Command Reference
    

  • Cisco Management Information Base (MIB) User Quick Reference
    



 














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