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September 5, 2000
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Note You can find the most current Cisco IOS documentation on Cisco Connection Online (CCO). These electronic documents may contain updates and modifications made after the hardcopy documents were printed. |
These release notes for the Cisco 3600 series support Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1. 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 12.1(3a) XI1, see Caveats. Also, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 that accompanies these release notes. This caveats document is updated for every maintenance release and is also located on Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Use these release notes with Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
These release notes describe the following topics:
The Cisco 3600 series includes the Cisco 3620, Cisco 3640, and Cisco 3660 routers. As modular solutions, the Cisco 3600 series routers enable corporations to increase dial-up density and take advantage of current and emerging WAN technologies and networking capabilities. The Cisco 3600 series routers are fully supported by Cisco IOS software, which includes dial-up connectivity, LAN-to-LAN routing, data and access security, WAN optimization, and multimedia features.
This section describes the system requirements for Release 12.1(3a) XI1:
| Platform | Image Name | Minimum Flash Memory | Minimum DRAM Memory | Runs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3620 | Enterprise Plus H323 | c3620-jsx-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP Plus | c3620-is-mz | 16 MB | 48 MB | RAM | |
IP Plus IPSec 56 | c3620-is56i-mz | 16 MB | 48 MB | RAM | |
IP/H323 | c3620-ix-mz | 8 MB | 48 MB | RAM | |
Enterprise Plus | c3620-js-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
Enterprise Plus IPSec 3DES | c3620-jk2s-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
| 3640 | Enterprise Plus H323 | c3640-jsx-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP Plus | c3640-is-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
IP Plus IPSec 56 | c3640-is56i-mz | 16 MB | 48 MB | RAM | |
IP/H323 | c3640-ix-mz | 8 MB | 48 MB | RAM | |
Enterprise Plus | c3640-js-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
Enterprise Plus IPSec 3DES | c3640-jk2s-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
| 3660 | Enterprise Plus H323 | c3660-jsx-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP Plus | c3660-is-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
IP Plus IPSec 56 | c3660-is56i-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
IP/H323 | c3660-ix-mz | 8 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
Enterprise Plus | c3660-js-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
Enterprise Plus IPSec 3DES | c3660-jk2s-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM | |
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1 supports the Cisco 3600 series routers:
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Note For important information about the ATM OC-3 network modules and compatibility with the Cisco 3620 router, please review the field notice on CCO, at http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/770/51.shtml |
| Interface, Network Module, or Data Rate | Platforms Supported | |
|---|---|---|
| Dial Access Network Modules | 16- and 32-port asynchronous (NM-16A and NM-32A) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
6- to 30-port integrated digital modems network modules (NM-6DM, NM-12-DM, NM-18DM, NM-24DM, NM-40DM) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
6 digital modem upgrade (MICA-6MOD) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
8- or 16-port integrated analog network modules (NM-8AM and NM16AM) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| LAN Interfaces | 1- and 4-port Ethernet (AUI and 10BaseT, NM-4E and NM-8E) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1-port Fast Ethernet (100BaseTX and 100BaseFX, NM-1FE-TX and NM-1FE-FX) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Mixed Media Network Modules | 1-port 10/100BaseTX with 1-port channelized/PRI /E1 balanced mode (NM-1FE1CE1B) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 1-port channelized/PRI/E1 unbalanced mode (NM-1FE1CE1U) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 1-port channelized/PRI/T1(NM-1FE1CT1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 1-port channelized/PRI /T1 with CSU (NM-1FE1CT1-CSU) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 2-port channelized/PRI/ E1 balanced mode (NM-1FE2CE1B) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 2-port Channelized/PRI /E1 unbalanced mode (NM-1FE2CE1U) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 2-port channelized/PRI /T1 (NM-1FE2CT1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port 10/100BaseTX with 2-port channelized/PRI/ T1 with CSU (NM-1FE2CT1-CSU) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1 Ethernet and 2 WAN card slots (NM-1E2W) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1 Ethernet, 1 Token Ring, and 2 WAN card slots (NM-1E1R2W) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2 Ethernet and 2 WAN card slots (NM-2E2W) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port fast Ethernet, 1-port Token Ring with 2 WAN card slots (NM-1FE1R2W[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port fast Ethernet with 2 WAN card slots (NM-1FE2W[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port fast Ethernet with 2 WAN card slots (NM-2FE2W[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2 WAN card slots (NM-2W[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Multiport T1/E1 ATM Network Modules with Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA)1 | 4-port T1 ATM network module with IMA (NM-4T1-IMA) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
4-port E1 ATM network module with IMA (NM-4E1-IMA) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
8-port T1 ATM network module with IMA (NM-8T1-IMA) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
8-port E1 ATM network module with IMA (NM-8E1-IMA) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Digital T1/E1 Packet Voice Trunk Network Modules and Spare Components | 1-port, 24-channel T1 voice/fax module, supports 24 channels of medium-complexity codecs: G.729a/b, G.726, G.711 and fax or 12 channels of G.726, G.729, G.723.1, G.728, G.729a/b, G.711, and fax. Consists of one NM-HDV, two PVDM-12s, and one VWIC-1MFT-T12. Part number: NM-HDV-1T1-24 | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1-port, enhanced 24-channel T1 voice/fax module, supports 24 channels of high- and medium-complexity codecs: G.729a/b, G.726, G.729, G.728, G.723.1, G.711, and fax. Consists of one NM-HDV, four PVDM-12s, and one VWIC-1MFT-T12. Part number: NM-HDV-1T1-24E | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port, 48-channel T1 voice/fax module, supports add/drop multiplexing (drop and insert); 48 channels of medium-complexity codecs: G.729a/b, G.726,G.711, and fax; or 24 channels of G726, G729, G723.1, G.728, G729a/b, G711, and fax. Consists of one NM-HDV, four PVDM-12, and one VWIC-2MFT-T1-DI2. Part number: NM-HDV-2T1-48 | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port, 30-channel E1 voice/fax module, supports 30 channels of G.729a/b, G.726, G.711 and fax or 18 channels of G.726, G.729, G.723.1, G.728, G.729a/b, G.711, and fax. Consists of one NM-HDV, three PVDM-12s, and one VWIC-1MFT-E12. (NM-HDV-1E1-30[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port, enhanced 30-channel E1 voice/fax module, supports 30 channels of G.729a/b, G.726, G.729, G.728, G.723.1, G.711, and fax. Consists of one NM-HDV, five PVDM-12s, and one VWIC-1MFT-E12. (NM-HDV-1E1-30E[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port, 60-channel E1 voice/fax module, supports add/drop multiplexing (drop and insert); 60 channels of G.729a/b, G.726, G.711, and fax or 30 channels of G.726, G.729, G.723.1, G.728, G.729a/b, G.711, and fax. Consists of one NM-HDV, five PVDM-12s, and one VWIC-2MFT-E1-D12. (NM-HDV-2E1-60[=]) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
High-density voice/fax network module spare (NM-HDV) | Digital T1 Packet Voice Trunk Network Modules spare component | |
12-channel packet voice DSP module upgrade spare (PVDM-12=) | Digital T1 Packet Voice Trunk Network Modules spare component | |
1-port RJ-48 multiflex trunk - T1 (VWIC-1MFT-T1)2 | Digital T1 Packet Voice Trunk Network Modules spare component | |
2-port RJ-48 multiflex trunk - T1 (VWIC-2MFT-T1)2 | Digital T1 Packet Voice Trunk Network Modules spare component | |
2-port RJ-48 multiflex trunk with drop and insert - T1 (VWIC-2MFT-T1-DI(=))2 | Digital T1 Packet Voice Trunk Network Modules spare component | |
| T1/E1 Multiflex Voice/WAN Interface Cards | 1-port T1 multiflex trunk interface (VWIC-1MFT-T1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1-port E1 multiflex trunk interface (VWIC-1MFT-E1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port T1 multiflex trunk interface (VWIC-2MFT-T1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port T1 multiflex trunk interface with drop and insert (VWIC-2MFT-T1-DI)3 | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port E1 multiflex trunk interface with drop and insert (VWIC-2MFT-E1-DI) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Voice/Fax Interfaces and Network Modules1 | 1- and 2-port voice/fax network module (NM-1V and NM-2V) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
2-port E&M voice interface card (VIC-2E/M) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms with Voice/Fax network module | |
2-port FXO voice interface card (VIC-2FXO, VIC-2FXO-M3, and VIC-2FXO-EU) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms with Voice/Fax network module | |
2-port FXS voice interface card | All Cisco 3600 series platforms with Voice/Fax network module | |
2-port BRI voice interface card (VIC-2BRI-S/T-TE) | Cisco 3620 and 3640 platforms with Voice/Fax network module | |
| WAN Data Rates | 48/56/64 kbps | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1.544/2.048 Mbps | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
Up to 8 Mbps on 4-port serial network module | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
52 Mbps max using HSSI network module | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
Up to 100 Mbps on ATM OC3 network modules | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Network Modules | 1- and 2-port channelized T1 modules without CSUs (NM-1CT1 and NM-1CT1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1- and 2-port channelized T1 network modules with CSUs (NM-1CT1-CSU and NM-2CT1-CSU) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1- and 2-port E1 network modules unbalanced mode NM-1CE1U and NM-2CE1U) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1- and 2-port E1 network modules balanced mode (NM-1CE1B and NM-2CE1B) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM-25 network modules (NM-1ATM-25)1 | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM T3 network module (NM-1A-T3) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM E3 network module (NM-1A-E3) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port high-speed serial Interface (HSSI) network module | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
4- and 8-port BRI network module with NT1 (NM-4B-U and NM-8B-U) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
4- and 8-port BRI network module with S/T interface (NM-4B-S/T and NM-8B-S/T | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
4- and 8-port synchronous/asynchronous (NM-4A/S and NM-8A/S) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
16- and 32-port asynchronous (NM-16A and NM-32A) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
4-port serial (NM-4T) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM OC-3 network module with multimode fiber (NM-1A-OC3MM) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM OC-3 network module with single-mode intermediate reach fiber (NM-1A-OC3SMI) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM OC-3 network module with single-mode long reach fiber (NM-1A-OC3SML) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM OC-3 multimode network module and circuit emulation service (NM-1A-OC3MM-1V) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM OC-3 single-mode, intermediate reach network module and circuit emulation service (NM-1A-OC3SMI-1V) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ATM OC-3 single-mode, long reach network module and circuit emulation service (NM-1A-OC3SML-1V) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Other Network Modules | Compression network module (NM-COMPR) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
4 E1 data compression Advanced Integration Module (AIM-COMPR4) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
Encryption Network Module (NM-VPN/MP) | All Cisco 3620 and Cisco 3640 series platforms | |
Encryption Advanced Integration Module (AIM-VPN/HP) | All Cisco 3660 series platforms | |
| WAN Interface Cards | 2-port ISND BRI NT/TE interface (VIC-2BRI-NT/TE) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
1-port T1/Fractional T1/DSU/CSU WAN interface card (WIC-1DSU-T1) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port T1/Fractional T1 56/64 kbps DSU/CSU WAN interface card (WIC-1DSU-56K4) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ISDN with NT1 WAN interface card (WIC-1B-U) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port ISDN WAN interface card (WIC-1B-S/T) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
1-port serial WAN interface card (WIC-1T) | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port serial (WIC-2T[=])4 | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
2-port asynchronous/synchronous (WIC-2A/S[=])4 | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| 1Requires the Cisco IOS Plus feature sets. 2See T1/E1 Multiflex Voice/WAN Interface Cards in this table. 3For Cisco 3660 series, only supported in T1/E1 digital packet voice trunk network modules and new Fast Ethernet mixed media network modules: NM-1FE2W, NM-2FE2W, NM-1FE1R2W, NM-2W. For Cisco 3620 and 3640, supported in T1/E1 digital packet voice trunk network modules or in 1- or 2-port Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network module (NM-1E2W, NM-2E2W, NM-1E1R2W, NM-1FE2W, NM-2FE2W, NM-1FE1R2W, NM-2W) 4Supported in Fast Ethernet mixed media network modules: NM-1FE2W, NM-2FE2W, NM-1FE1R2W, NM-2W. |
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on a Cisco 3600 series router, log in to the router and enter the show version EXEC command:
router>show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 3620 Software (c3620-js-mz), Version 12.1(3a) XI1, RELEASE SOFTWARE
For general information about upgrading to a new software release, see the product bulletin Cisco IOS Upgrade Ordering Instructions on CCO located at:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/cisco/mkt/ios/prodlit/957_pp.htm
On CCO at:
Service & Support: Software Center: Cisco IOS Software: Product Bulletins: Software
Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets consisting of software imagesdepending on the platform. Each feature set contains a specific set of Cisco IOS features.
| 12.1(3a) XI1 Feature Set | Feature Set Matrix Term | Software Image | Platforms | |
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| IP Standard Feature Set | IP H323 |
| c3620-ix-mz c3640-ix-mz c3660-ix-mz | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
| IP Plus Feature Sets | IP Plus |
| c3620-is-mz c3640-is-mz c3660-is-mz | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
IP Plus IPSec 56 |
| c3620-is56i-mz c3640-is56i-mz c3660-is-56i-mz | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
| Enterprise Plus Feature Sets | Enterprise Plus |
| c3620-js-mz c3640-js-mz c3660-js-mz | All Cisco 3600 series platforms |
Enterprise Plus H323 |
| c3620-jsx-mz c3640-jsx-mz c3660-jsx-mz | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
Enterprise Plus IPSec 3DES |
| c3620-jk2s-mz c3640-jk2s-mz c3660-jk2s-mz | All Cisco 3600 series platforms | |
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Caution Cisco IOS images with strong encryption (including, but not limited to 168-bit (3DES) data encryption feature sets) are subject to United States government export controls and have limited distribution. Strong encryption images to be installed outside the United States are likely to require an export license. Customer orders may be denied or subject to delay due to United States government regulations. When applicable, purchaser/user must obtain local import and use authorizations for all encryption strengths. Please contact your sales representative or distributor for more information, or send an e-mail to export@cisco.com. |
Tables 4, 5, 6, and 7 list the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco 3600 series in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI and use the following conventions:
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Note These feature set tables only contain a selected list of features. The tables are not cumulativenor do they list all the features in each image. |
| 12.1(3a) XI1 Features | Feature Sets | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | IP/ H323 | IP Plus | IP Plus IPSec 56 | IP/ FW/ IDS | IP/ FW/IDS Plus IPSec 56 | IP Plus IPSec 3DES | IP/FW/ IDS Plus IPSec 3DES | IP/IPX/ AT/ DEC | IP/ IPX/ AT/ DEC Plus | IP/IPX/AT/ DEC/ FW/ IDS Plus | |
| No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| 12.1(3a) XI1 Features | Feature Sets | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter- prise Plus | Enter- prise Plus IPSec 56 | Enter- prise/ FW/IDS Plus IPSec 56 | Enter- prise Plus IPSec 3DES1 | Enter- prise/ FW/IDS Plus IPSec 3DES | Enter- prise/ SNASw Plus | Enter- prise/ SNASw Plus IPSec 56 | Enter- prise/ SNASw Plus IPSec 3DES | |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| 1This image was introduced in Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)T. 2Supported in Enterprise Plus H323 (c3620-jsx-mz and c3640-jsx-mz) Feature Sets only. |
| 12.1(3a) XI1 Features | Feature Sets | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | IP/ FW/ IDS | IP/ FW/ IDS Plus IPSec 56 | IP/ H323 | IP Plus | IP Plus IPSec 56 | IP/ FW/ IDS Plus IPSec 3DES | IP Plus IPSec 3DES | IP/ IPX/ AT/ DEC | IP/ IPX/ AT/ DEC/ FW/ IDS Plus | IP/ IPX/AT/ DEC Plus | Telco | Telco Plus | |
| No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| 12.1(3a) XI1 Features | Feature Sets | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter- prise Plus | Enter- prise/ FW/IDS Plus IPSec 56 | Enter- prise/ FW/ IDS Plus IPSec 3DES | Enter- prise Plus IPSec 56 | Enter- prise Plus IPSec 3DES | Enter- prise/ SNASw Plus | Enter- prise/ SNASw Plus IPSec 3DES | Enter- prise/ SNASw Plus IPSec 56 | |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| 1Supported in Enterprise Plus H323 (c3660-jsx-mz) Feature Set only. |
The following is a list of the new hardware and software features supported by the Cisco 3600 series for Release 12.1(3a) XI1. These features are broken down by feature in Tables 4,5,6, and 7.
The following new hardware features are supported in by the Cisco 3600 series for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.
The data encryption modules, AIM-VPN/HP for the Cisco 3660 and NM-VPN/MP for the Cisco 3620 and 3640, are hardware Layer 3 (IPSec) encryption modules and provide DES(56-bit) and 3DES(168-bit) IPsec encryption for multiple T1s or E1s of bandwidth. This level of performance is a dramatic increase over that achievable when running IPSec in software on the main CPU of the Cisco 2600 or 3600. These products also have hardware support for DH, RSA, and DSA key generation.
In addition to encryption, the data encryption AIM is intended to increase the security of passwords and various encryption keys over that provided by IOS software and the platform hardware. Specifically, these products have been submitted for Level 2 of the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-1 in general as well as more stringent levels for some parameters such as Level 3 tamper resistance.
The ISDN BRI NT/TE voice interface card (VIC-2BRI-NT/TE) for the Cisco 3600 series enables Cisco IOS software to replicate the public switched network interface to a PBX that is compatible with European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) NET3 and QSIG switch types.
In the past, customers with PBXs that implement only the BRI TE interface have had to make substantial hardware and software changes on the PBX to implement the NT interface. The implementation of an NT interface on the router allows the customer to connect ISDN PBXs and key systems to a multiservice network with a minimum of configuration changes on the PBX.
The following new software features are supported by the Cisco 3600 series for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.
This feature supports the data encryption with the Advanced Integration Modules (AIM) and the Network Module (NM) to provide hardware-based encryption for the Cisco 2600 and 3600 series routers. This feature requires both Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1, or later and one of the Cisco IOS feature sets that includes IPSec.
The Interworking Signaling Enhancements for H.323 and SIP VoIP feature enables VoIP networks to properly signal the setup and tear-down of calls when interworking with PSTN networks. These enhancements ensure that in-band tones and announcements are generated when needed so that the voice path is cut-through at the appropriate point of call setup and that early alerting (ringing) does not occur. In addition, support for network-side ISDN and the reducing of speech clipping is addressed.
The Multimedia Conference Manager with Voice Gateway image with RSVP to ATM feature is designed to deliver Cisco's H.323 gatekeeper, proxy and voice gateway solutions with routing as a single Cisco IOS image. In addition, the ability to map H.323 Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) reservations to ATM VBR SVCs (switched virtual circuits) has also been incorporated for guaranteeing QoS (quality of service) over ATM backbones for video applications.
This feature supports the ISDN BRI NT/TE voice interface card (VIC-2BRI-NT/TE) for the Cisco 2600 and Cisco 3600 series and the ISDN BRI Voice Module (BVM4-NT/TE) for the Cisco MC3810. These enable Cisco IOS software to replicate the public switched network interface to a PBX that is compatible with European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) NET3 and QSIG switch types.
In the past, customers with PBXs that implement only the BRI TE interface, have had to make substantial hardware and software changes on the PBX to implement the NT interface. The implementation of an NT interface on the router now allows the customer to connect ISDN PBXs and key systems to a multiservice network with a minimum of configuration changes on the PBX.
The VoIP Call Admission Control using RSVP feature synchronizes Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) procedures with H.323 Version 2 (Fast Connect) setup procedures to guarantee that the required Quality of Service (QoS) for VoIP calls is maintained across the IP network. Prior to Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1, VoIP gateways used H.323 Version 1 (Slow Connect) procedures when initiating calls requiring bandwidth reservation. This feature, which is enabled by default, allows gateways to use H.323 Version 2 (Fast Connect) for all calls, including those requiring RSVP.
This section contains important information about use of your Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1 software. The last maintenance release of the Cisco IOS Release 12.0T release train is 12.0(7)T. The migration path for customers needing bug fixes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T features is 12.1 Mainline. Cisco IOS Release 12.1 Mainline has the complete feature content of 12.0T and this release will eventually reach General Deployment (GD).
Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T begins with the same set of features as the Cisco IOS Release 12.1 mainline but will continue to add features.
Beginning with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(7)XK, Cisco changed the product numbers you use to order a specific Cisco IOS software image. In short, Cisco will remove the periods separating the release train, maintenance release, and build number. The following table provides some examples.
| Old Product Number | New Product Number | Release | Image Description |
|---|---|---|---|
S364AR1K2-12.1.3= | S364AR1K2-1213= | Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3) | Cisco 3640 Series IOS Enterprise/SNA SW PLUS IPSEC 3DES |
S26CP-12.1.3= | S26CP-12103= | Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3) | Cisco 2600 Series IOS IP Plus |
Old Cisco Management Information Bases (MIBs) will be replaced in a future release. OLD-CISCO-* MIBS are currently migrated into more scalable MIBswithout affecting existing Cisco IOS products or NMS applications. You can update from deprecated MIBs to the replacement MIBs as shown in Table 9.
| Deprecated MIB | Replacement |
|---|---|
OLD-CISCO-APPLETALK-MIB | RFC1243-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-CHASSIS-MIB | ENTITY-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-CPUK-MIB | In Development |
OLD-CISCO-DECNET-MIB | In Development |
OLD-CISCO-ENV-MIB | CISCO-ENVMON-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-FLASH-MIB | CISCO-FLASH-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-INTERFACES-MIB | IF-MIB CISCO-QUEUE-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-IP-MIB | In Development |
OLD-CISCO-MEMORY-MIB | CISCO-MEMORY-POOL-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-NOVELL-MIB | NOVELL-IPX-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-SYS-MIB | (Compilation of other OLD* MIBS) |
OLD-CISCO-SYSTEM-MIB | CISCO-CONFIG-COPY-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-TCP-MIB | CISCO-TCP-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-TS-MIB | In Development |
OLD-CISCO-VINES-MIB | CISCO-VINES-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-XNS-MIB | In Development |
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 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1. All caveats in Release 12.1 and Release 12.1 T are also in Release 12.1(3a) XI1.
For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1 and Release 12.1 T, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 , which lists severity 1 and 2 caveats, and is located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
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Note If you have an account with CCO, you can use Bug Navigator II to find caveats of any severity for any release. To reach Bug Navigator II, go to CCO and press Login. Then go to Software Center: Cisco IOS Software: Cisco Bugtool Navigator II. Another option is to go to http://www.cisco.com/support/bugtools (you must have an account on CCO to access this site). |
%SYS-2-INLIST
%SYS-2-BADSHARE.
RHC: hash(fast) negative cache candidate RHC: hash(fast) adding to negative cache 1 RHC: hash(fast) negative cache candidate
%C542-1-NO_RING_DESCRIPTORS: No more ring descriptors available on 1 slot
The caveats listed in this section are closed or resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco 3600 series. 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 or support Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T and are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
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Note If you have an account with CCO, you can use Bug Navigator II to find caveats of any severity for any release. Click on this path: Software Center: Cisco IOS Software: Cisco IOS Bug Toolkit: Cisco Bug Navigator II. You can also find Bug Navigator II at http://www.cisco.com/support/bugtools |
The documents listed below are available for the Cisco 3600 series routers and are also available on CCO and on the Documentation CD-ROM.
On CCO, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Access Servers and Access Routers: Modular Access Routers: Cisco 3600 Series Routers
On the Documentation CD-ROM:
Access Servers and Access Routers: Modular Access Routers: Cisco 3600 Series Routers
Feature modules describe new features supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1T, and are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. A feature module consists of a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference. As updates, the feature modules are available online only. Feature module information is incorporated in the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set.
On CCO, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: New Feature Documentation: New Features in Release 12.1T
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: New Feature Documentation: New Features in Release 12.1T
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-ROMunless 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 with its corresponding command reference.
On CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM, two master hot-linked documents provide information for the Cisco IOS software documentation set.
On CCO, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
On the Documentation CD-ROM:
Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
Table 9 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.1 software documentation set, which is available in electronic form and in printed form upon request.
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Note You can find the most current Cisco IOS documentation on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM. These electronic documents may contain updates and modifications made after the hard-copy documents were printed. |
On CCO, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
On the Documentation CD-ROM:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
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For service and support for a product purchased from a reseller, contact the reseller, who offers a wide variety of Cisco service and support programs described in "Service and Support" of Cisco Information Packet shipped with your product.
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For service and support for a product purchased directly from Cisco, use CCO.
If you have a CCO login account, you can access the following URL, which contains links and tips on configuring your Cisco products:
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/technotes/serv_tips.shtml
This URL is subject to change without notice. If it changes, point your Web browser to CCO and click on this path: Products & Technologies: Products: Technical Tips.
The following sections are provided from the Technical Tips page:
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com. Translated documentation can be accessed at http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml.
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly. Therefore, it is probably more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.
Registered CCO users can order the Documentation CD-ROM and other Cisco Product documentation through our online Subscription Services at http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/subcat/kaojump.cgi.
Nonregistered CCO users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco's corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-4000 or, in North America, call 800 553-NETS (6387).
Cisco provides Cisco Connection Online (CCO) as a starting point for all technical assistance. Warranty or maintenance contract customers can use the Technical Assistance Center. All customers can submit technical feedback on Cisco documentation using the web, e-mail, a self-addressed stamped response card included in many printed docs, or by sending mail to Cisco.
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CCO's broad range of features and services helps customers and partners to streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through CCO, you will find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online support services, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.
Customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users may order products, check on the status of an order and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.
You can access CCO in the following ways:
You can e-mail questions about using CCO to cco-team@cisco.com.
The Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available to warranty or maintenance contract customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.
To display the TAC web site that includes links to technical support information and software upgrades and for requesting TAC support, use www.cisco.com/techsupport.
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If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit technical comments electronically. Click Feedback in the toolbar and select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.
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