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November 15, 1999
These release notes for the Cisco 6400 node route processor (NRP) support Cisco IOS Release 11.3DB, up to and including Release 11.3(9)DB2. These release notes are updated as needed to describe new features, memory requirements, hardware support, software platform deferrals, and changes to the microcode or modem code and related documents.
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Release 11.3(9)DB2, see the "Caveats" section and Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 11.3 T . The caveats document is updated for every maintenance release and is located on Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Use these release notes with Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 11.3 located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
These release notes discuss the following:
The Cisco 6400 universal access concentrator (UAC) is a broadband concentrator that supports Cisco Systems' end-to-end ATM transmission services, PPP termination services, and tunneling services. The NRP is the routing processor for the Cisco 6400 UAC. It receives traffic from interfaces connected to one or more node switch processor (NSP) switch ports, reassembles the ATM cells into packets, routes packets, segments routed packets, and sends them back to the ATM switch for output to the network.
For information on new features and Cisco IOS commands supported by Release 11.3 T, see the "New and Changed Information" section and "Related Documentation" section.
This section describes the system requirements for Release 11.3:
Table 1 describes the memory requirements for the Cisco 6400 NRP.
| Platforms | Software Image | Flash Memory Required | DRAM Memory Required | Runs from |
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Cisco 6400 NRP | c6400-p5-mz | 8 MB Flash | 64 MB DRAM | RAM |
When used in a redundant configuration, the primary and backup NRPs should have identical hardware configurations, including DRAM size and Flash memory size. To learn about redundancy in the Cisco 6400, see "Configuring Redundancy and SONET APS" in the Cisco 6400 UAC Software Configuration Guide .
Cisco IOS Release 11.3(9)DB2 supports the Cisco 6400 NRP.
 | Caution NRPs with a part number of 800-03655-04 or higher will only work with Cisco IOS Release 11.3(8)DB1 or newer. To upgrade to a new software release, see the "Cisco Connection Online" section. |
The following interfaces are supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP:
A Cisco 6400 NRP with Release 11.3(9)DB2 software requires the use of Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)DB for the Cisco 6400 node switch processor (NSP). For information about Release 12.0(4)DB for the NSP, see Release Notes for Cisco 6400 Node Switch Processor (NSP) for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)DB .
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software currently running on the Cisco 6400 NRP, log on to the NRP and enter the show version EXEC command. The following is sample output from the show version command performed on the Cisco 6400. The version number is indicated on the second line as shown below:
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 6400 Software (c6400-p5-mz), Version 11.3(9)DB2.......
The output includes additional information including processor revision numbers, memory amounts, hardware IDs, and partition information.
For information about upgrading to a new software release, see the Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 Upgrade Paths and Packaging Simplification product bulletin located on CCO at:
Service & Support: Product Bulletins: Software
Under Cisco IOS 11.3, click Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 Upgrade Paths (#703: 12/97)
This product bulletin does not contain information specific to Cisco IOS Release 11.3 but provides generic upgrade information that may apply to Cisco IOS Release 11.3.
The Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets consisting of software images---depending on the platform. Each feature set contains a specific set of Cisco IOS features. The following section lists the feature set matrix and the features supported by each feature set. The Cisco 6400 NRP can only use a single image called c6400-p5-mz. Table 2 lists the features supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP image.
The following sections list the new features supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP for Release 11.3.
The following new software features are supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP for Release 11.3(9)DB2.
The RADIUS VC Logging feature is used by the Cisco 6400 Universal Access Concentrator to accurately record the VPI/VCI of an incoming subscriber session. This information is logged in the RADIUS accounting record created at session start-up.
The Cisco 6400 supports the Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) protocol with up to 1000 concurrent PPP sessions, divided over a maximum of 25 tunnels, at any given time. The Cisco 6400 also supports concurrent use of the L2F and PPP over ATM protocols. The total number of PPP sessions (PPP over ATM and PPP over L2F) should not exceed 2000 at any given time.
There are no new features supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP in Cisco IOS Release 11.3(8)DB1.
There are no new features supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP in Cisco IOS Release 11.3(7)DB.
There are no new features supported by the Cisco 6400 NRP in Cisco IOS Release 11.3(5)DB1.
Caveats describe unexpected behavior in Cisco IOS software releases. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats; severity 2 caveats are less serious.
This section contains open and resolved caveats only for the current Cisco IOS maintenance release.
All caveats in Release 11.3 and Release 11.3 T are also in Release 11.3(9)DB2.
For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 11.3, see "Important Notes and Caveats for Release 11.3" in Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 11.3 on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM. These release notes list severity 1 and 2 caveats affecting all maintenance releases.
For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 11.3 T, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 11.3 T on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
This section describes possibly unexpected behavior by Release 11.3(9)DB2. This section describes severity 1, 2, and selected severity 3 caveats.
The following issues only affect NRPs that are configured as an L2F home gateway (HGW):
All the caveats in this section are resolved in Release 11.3(9)DB2. This section describes severity 1, 2, and selected severity 3 caveats.
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco 6400. These documents consist of hardware and software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, feature modules, and other documents.
Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents, except for feature modules, which are available online on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Use these release notes with these documents:
The following documents are specific to Release 11.3. They are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
The documents listed in Table 3 are available for the Cisco 6400 UAC. These documents are also available online at Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and on the Documentation CD-ROM.
To access Cisco 6400 documentation on CCO, follow this path:
Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: DSL Products: Cisco 6400
To access Cisco 6400 documentation on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:
DSL Products: Cisco 6400
| Book | Chapter Topics |
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Cisco 6400 UAC Hardware Installation Guide | About This Manual |
Cisco 6400 UAC Command Reference Guide | This guide describes all of the commands specific to the Cisco 6400, organized in alphabetic order. |
Cisco 6400 UAC Site Planning Guide | About This Guide |
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 6400 | Overview of the Cisco 6400 Universal Access Concentrator |
Cisco 6400 UAC Software Configuration Guide | About This Manual |
Cisco 6400 FRU Installation and Replacement | Tools and Equipment Required |
Feature modules describe new features supported by Release 11.3 DB. Feature modules are available online only. In the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set, feature modules will be included as updates to the Cisco IOS Documentation set. Each feature module consists of a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference.
The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents. These documents are shipped with your order in electronic form on the Documentation CD-ROM, unless you specifically ordered the printed versions.
Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. Chapters in a configuration guide describe protocols, configuration tasks, and Cisco IOS software functionality and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Each configuration guide can be used in conjunction with its corresponding command reference.
On CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM, two master hot-linked index provide information for the Cisco IOS software documentation set: configuration guides and command references.
You can reach these documents on the CCO at:
Service & Support: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 11.3: Cisco IOS 11.3 Configuration Guides, Command References: Configuration Guide Master Index or Command Reference Master Index
You can reach these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 11.3: Cisco IOS 11.3 Configuration Guides, Command References: Configuration Guide Master Index or Command Reference Master Index
Table 4 details the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 11.3 software documentation set. The document set is available in electronic form, and also in printed form upon request.
You can reach the Cisco IOS documentation set from CCO at:
Service & Support: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 11.3
You can reach the Cisco IOS documentation set on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 11.3
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| Books | Chapter Topics |
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| Configuration Fundamentals Overview |
| IP Addressing |
| AppleTalk |
| Apollo Domain |
| ATM |
| AAA Security Services |
| Interface Configurations |
| Dial-In Port Setup |
| Switching Paths for IP Networks |
| Transparent Bridging |
| Voice over IP |
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