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Release Notes for Cisco MC3810 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 XI

Release Notes for Cisco MC3810 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 XI

September 18, 2000


Note   You can find the most current Cisco IOS documentation on Cisco Connection Online (CCO). These electronic documents may contain updates and modification made after the hardcopy documents were printed.

These release notes for the Cisco MC3810 multiservice access concentrator describe the enhancements provided in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1. These release notes are updated as necessary.

For a list of software caveats that apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1, see the "Caveats" section and Caveats for Cisco  IOS Release  12.1 T   that accompanies these release notes. The caveats document is updated for every maintenance release and is located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.

Use these release notes with the Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1  located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.

Contents

These release notes describe the following topics:

Introduction

The Cisco MC3810 multiservice access concentrator is fully supported by Cisco IOS software for multiprotocol routing, bridging, and Systems Network Architecture (SNA). As part of an enterprise backbone or as customer premises equipment (CPE) to serve provider-managed network services, the Cisco MC3810 reduces operating costs and complexity, and increases network throughput and performance.

The Cisco MC3810 provides a complete file system for software images, message files, and reports. The standard Flash memory size is 8 MB, and a 16-MB upgrade option is available. The 16-MB version can hold two code images simultaneously for fail-safe upgrades.

Management and configuration of the Cisco MC3810 should be familiar to the Cisco IOS user and compatible with existing management systems. As such, it provides a superset of the Cisco command-line interface (CLI). The Cisco MC3810 can be managed by standard Cisco management platforms and facilities such as CiscoView and the native remote log-in facilities provided by Telnet and rlogin. Three types of configuration interfaces are provided:

The HTTP-based interface allows configuration from any web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer. The SNMP MIB allows management of the Cisco MC3810 from SNMP managers (for example, HP OpenView).

For information on new features and Cisco IOS commands supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1, see the "New and Changed Information" section on page 26 and the "Related Documentation" section on page 33.

System Requirements

This section describes the system requirements for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1:

Memory Recommendations


Table 1: Memory Recommendations for the Cisco MC3810
12.1(3a) XI1 Feature Sets Image Name Recommended
Flash Memory
Recommended
DRAM Memory
Runs From

IP Plus

mc3810-is-mz

16 MB

64 MB

RAM

IP Plus VoATM, VoIP

mc3810-a2isv5-mz

16 MB

64 MB

RAM

Enterprise Plus

mc3810-js-mz

16 MB

64 MB

RAM

Enterprise Plus VoATM, VoIP

mc3810-a2jsv5-mz

16 MB

64 MB

RAM

Enterprise Plus VoATM, VoIP, H323

mc3810-a2jsv5x-mz

16 MB

64 MB

RAM

Hardware Supported

Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1 supports the Cisco MC3810 multiservice access concentrator. The Cisco MC3810 base chassis is a semi-fixed configuration router that can be customized for a specific application at the factory or in the field by a qualified technician. The base chassis includes the following components:

Cisco MC3810 series concentrators are supplied in various standard hardware configurations. These are equipped with different sets of functional modules to provide specific functional capability. Many configurations are possible, but they are all variations of the basic categories described in Table 2. Supported hardware is shown in Table 3. The chassis opening for any mounting area not equipped with a functional module is closed off with a removable cover plate.


Table 2: Cisco MC3810 Series Standard Hardware Categories
Category Service Types Supported Required Modules Optional Modules

Base chassis

Base chassis services1

None

Optional modules can be added to create other chassis variations

Analog voice chassis

Base chassis services1 plus compressed analog voice connections to telephone, fax, central office, analog PBX

AVM (analog voice module) with 1 to 6 APMs (analog personality modules)

VCM3 or VCM6 or
HCM2 or HCM6
(only one voice compression module)

MFT2 to support a channelized T1 or E1 trunk

MFT2 and VDM3 to support video codec dialing

Digital voice chassis

Base chassis services1 plus compressed digital voice through digital PBX

DVM

VCM3 or VCM6 or
HCM2 or HCM6
(one or two voice compression modules)

MFT2 to support a channelized T1 or E1 trunk

MFT2 and VDM to support video codec dialing

BRI voice chassis

Base chassis services1 plus compressed digital voice through PINX

BVM and MFT1

VCM3 or VCM6 or
HCM2 or HCM6
(only one voice compression module)

MFT to support a channelized T1 or E1 trunk

MFT2 and VDM3 to support video codec dialing

T1/E1 trunk chassis

Base chassis services1 plus channelized T1 or E1

MFT2

DVM to support digital cross-connect voice (channel bank functionality/
drop-and-insert) through digital PBX or channel bank

VDM3 to support video codec dialing

VCM3 and/or VCM6, or HCM2 and/or HCM6, to support voice compression

1Base chassis services include administrative access, Ethernet, data transport, and video transport.
2The MFT is available with or without BRI backup.
3If a VDM is installed, an MFT is required to support ATM for the video dialing network connection.


Table 3: Hardware Supported on the Cisco MC3810 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1
Module or Other Hardware Option Product Number
Voice Interface Modules

6-port AVM1

MC3810-AVM6=

1-port E1 DVM, connects to PBX/channel bank/key system2

MC3810-DVM-E1=

1-port T1 DVM, connects to PBX/channel bank/key system2

MC3810-DVM-T1=

1-port unbalanced E1 DVM, connects to PBX/channel bank/key system2

MC3810-DVM-BNC=

4-port BRI voice module3

MC3810-BVM4=

4-port BRI voice module with NT/TE interface

Video Dialing
Module

Supports an RS-366 Automatic Calling Equipment (ACE) interface to the DTE port of the videoconferencing equipment4

MC3810-VDM=

Analog Personality Modules5

1-port E & M analog module

MC3810-APM-EM=

1-port FXS analog module

MC3810-APM-FXS=

1-port FXO analog module

MC3810-APM-FXO=

1-port FXO analog module, approved for the U.K.

MC3810-FXO-UK=

1-port FXO analog module, approved for Germany

MC3810-FXO-GER=

1-port FXO analog module, approved for PR26 countries

MC3810-FXO-PR2=

1-port FXO analog module, approved for PR37 countries

MC3810-FXO-PR3=

Voice Compression Modules8

2-DSP HCM, supports up to 8 channels of compressed voice

MC3810-HCM2=

6-DSP HCM, supports up to 24 channels of compressed voice

MC3810-HCM6=

3-DSP VCM, supports up to 6 channels9 of compressed voice

MC3810-VCM3=

6-DSP VCM, supports up to 12 channels9 of compressed voice

MC3810-VCM6=

Multiflex Trunk Modules with Optional BRI

1-port MFT with RJ-48 channelized T1 interface

MC3810-MFT-T1=

1-port MFT with RJ-48 channelized E1 interface

MC3810-MFT-E1=

1-port MFT with unbalanced E1-BNC interface

MC3810-MFT-BNC=

1-port MFT with RJ-48 channelized T1 and BRI S/T interfaces

MC3810-MFT-TBS=

1-port MFT with unbalanced E1-BNC and BRI S/T interfaces

MC3810-MFT-EUS=

1Requires one to six APMs and one voice compression module (VCM3 or VCM6).
2Requires one or two voice compression modules (VCM6) for processed voice.
3
Requires one voice compression module (VCM3 or VCM6) and Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)T or a later release.
4Requires MFT for ATM connectivity and Cisco serial V.35 DCE cable (product order number 72-1721-01) that includes a Ringing Indicator (RI) conductor, and a Cisco RS-366 ACE cable (product order number 72-1722-01) to connect the VDM to the videoconferencing equipment RS-366 dial-up DTE port.
5For use with analog voice modules; one AVM requires at least one APM and supports up to six APMs.
6PR2 countries currently include Australia and New Zealand.
7PR3 countries currently include Japan and Singapore.
8VCMs and Cisco IOS Plus feature sets are required for voice processing (for example, switching, compression, echo cancellation, and silence suppression) but not for drop-and-insert applications.
9Cisco MC3810 maximum voice channel support by compression algorithm: G.711 at 64 kbps = 6 channels; G.726 at 32 kbps = 12 channels; G.729 at 8 kbps = 12 channels; G.729a at 8 kbps = 24 channels.

Determining the Software Version

To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on a Cisco MC3810, log in and enter the show version EXEC command:

MC3810>#show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) MC3810 Software (mc3810-js-mz), Version 12.1(3a)  XI1, RELEASE SOFTWARE

Upgrading to a New Software Release

For general information about upgrading to a new software release, see the product bulletin Cisco IOS Upgrade Ordering Instructions  on CCO at:

Technical Documents: Product Bulletins: Software: General System Software Bulletins

Feature Set Table

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.


Table 4: Feature Sets Supported by the Cisco MC3810
Feature Set Matrix Term Image Name
IP Standard Feature Sets

IP Plus

mc3810-is-mz

IP Plus VoATM, VoIP

mc3810-a2isv5-mz

Enterprise Feature Sets

Enterprise Plus

mc3810-js-mz

Enterprise Plus VoATM, VoIP

mc3810-a2jsv5-mz

Enterprise Plus VoATM, VoIP, H323

mc3810-a2jsv5x-mz


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.

Table 5 lists the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco MC3810 in Cisco IOS

Release 12.1(3a) XI1 and uses the following conventions:


Note   This feature set table only contains a selected list of features. This table is not cumulative—nor does it list all the features in each image. Not all of the following feature sets are supported in the 12.1(3a) XI1 release.


Table 5, Part 1: Feature List by IP Feature Set for the Cisco MC3810
Features in 12.1(3a) XI1 Feature Set
IP IP
Plus
IP Plus/
IPSec
56/No ISDN
IP
Plus/
No
ISDN
IP Plus/
VoIP and
VoATM
IP Plus/
VoIP and VoATM/
IPSec 56
IP
Plus/ IPSec 56
IP Plus/ VoATM

Interworking Signaling Enhancements for H.323 and SIP VoIP

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

VIC-2BRI-NT/TE, MC3810-BVM4-NT/TE

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Multimedia Conference Manager with Voice Gateway image with RSVP to ATM SVC

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No


Table 5, Part 2: Feature List by IP Feature Set for the Cisco MC3810
Features in 12.1(3a) XI1 Feature Sets
VoATM
No ISDN
VoATM
IP Sec 56
VoATM
IP Sec
56/No ISDN
IP Plus
VoATM,
No ISDN
3DES
IP Plus
VoATM,
VoIP,
3DES
IP Plus
VoFR,
3DES
IP PLus
VoFR,
No ISDN,
3DES
IP Plus,
VoATM,
3DES

Interworking Signaling Enhancements for H.323 and SIP VoIP

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

VIC-2BRI-NT/TE, MC3810-BVM4-NT/TE

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Multimedia Conference Manager with Voice Gateway image with RSVP to ATM SVC

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No


Table 6: Feature List by Enterprise Feature Set for the Cisco MC3810
Features in 12.1(3a) XI1 Feature Sets
Enter-
prise
Plus
Enter-
prise
Plus/IP
Sec 56
Enterprise
Plus/VoIP
and VoATM
Enterprise Plus/VoIP and VoATM/
IP Sec 56
Enter-
prise
Plus VoATM
Enter-
prise Plus VoFR, 3DES
Enter-
prise Plus VoATM, 3DES
Enterprise
Plus VoATM,
VoIP, 3DES

Interworking Signaling Enhancements for H.323 and SIP VoIP

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

VIC-2BRI-NT/TE, MC3810-BVM4-NT/TE

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

No

Multimedia Conference Manager with Voice Gateway image with RSVP to ATM SVC

No

No

Yes1

No

No

No

No

No

1ONLY in Enterprise Plus VoIP, VoATM, H323 (mc3810-a2jsv5x-mz) Feature Set

New and Changed Information

The following is a list of the new hardware and software features supported by the Cisco MC3810 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.

New Hardware Features in Release 12.1(3a) XI1

The following new hardware feature is supported in by the Cisco MC3810 in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3) XI1.

MC3810-BVM4-NT/TE

The ISDN BRI Voice Module (BVM4-NT/TE) for the Cisco MC3810 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.

New Software Features in Release 12.1(3a) XI1

The following new software features are supported by the Cisco MC3810 in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.

Interworking Signaling Enhancements for H.323 and SIP VoIP

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.

VIC-2BRI-NT/TE, MC3810-BVM4-NT/TE

Prior to this feature, 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.

Multimedia Conference Manager with Voice Gateway image with RSVP to ATM

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.

Important Notes

This section contains important information about the use of your Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1 software.

Deprecated MIBs

Old Cisco Management Information Bases (MIBs) will be replaced in a future release. OLD-CISCO-* MIBS are currently being migrated into more scalable MIBs—without affecting existing Cisco IOS products or NMS applications. You can update from deprecated MIBs to the replacement MIBs as shown in Table 8.


Table 7: Deprecated MIBs
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

NA

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

NA

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

NA

OLD-CISCO-VINES-MIB

CISCO-VINES-MIB

OLD-CISCO-XNS-MIB

NA

Using the Cisco MC3810 with QSIG or BRI

Serial port 1 is restricted to DCE operation when the following occurs:

Using the Cisco MC3810 with the PSTN

This section includes important notes regarding use of the Cisco MC3810 with the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Connections to the PSTN

Exercise care when connecting switched voice ports on the Cisco MC3810 directly to the PSTN because improper configurations can expose a corporate network to telephone fraud.

Switched Access from the PSTN

The Cisco MC3810 can connect a user from the PSTN directly to the corporate wide-area telephone network. You can configure the Cisco MC3810 as a phone switch that can switch a user to any location in that network, even to remote locations that are connected again to another PSTN. However, the Cisco MC3810 does not provide any mechanism to restrict users from calling after they are connected. Without proper network design, this condition could result in the unauthorized use of the corporate network for making calls at the corporation's expense. To prevent this from occurring, Cisco does not recommend connecting a switched voice interface on the Cisco MC3810 directly to the PSTN. Instead, it should be connected to a PBX that implements a security scheme that prevents unauthorized use.

Nonswitched Calls

The same opportunity for illicit use does not exist for nonswitched call types such as pass-through connections, although the possibility for fraud does exist at the direct contact point. Pass-through calls create a path to only a single location specified by the network administrator. For example, a pass-through connection might be used to pass a trunk from a PBX to the PSTN. In this case, the trunk on the PBX always passes straight through the Cisco MC3810 to the PSTN. As a result, the necessary security is provided by the PBX.

Caveats

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.

Open Caveats—Release 12.1(3a) XI1

The caveats listed in this section are open in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a)XI1.

  On a Cisco MC3810, a Simple Gateway Control Protocol (SGCP)-controlled FAX call does not work.
  There is no workaround.
  A Cisco MC3810 running encryption may get tracebacks with the following error messages:
    %SYS-2-INLIST
     
    
  and
    %SYS-2-BADSHARE.
     
    
  There is no workaround.
  On a Cisco MC3810 functioning as a voice gateway, the adaptive de-jitter buffer calculates the depth too small to cope with the jitter actually seen through the network, which might result in poor voice quality. The de-jitter buffer is a buffer on the digital signal processor (DSP) that copes with variable-packet delivery so that voice samples can be played at a constant rate over the audio path.
  Workaround: Configure the following commands on all voice ports (note that the values 220 and 100 are just examples, see the paragraph below the commands):
  voice-port 1/1
playout-delay maximum 220
playout-delay nominal 100
playout-delay mode fixed
  The values 220 ms and 100 ms were used for the maximum de-jitter buffer depth and nominal depth in this example. These values can vary depending on the actual jitter in a network.
  When a Cisco MC3810 functioning as a voice gateway receives an incoming VOIP call, the voice activity detection (VAD) property will be set based on the remote open logical channel rather than on the local configuration of the dial-peer. Therefore, the VAD's configuration of the incoming call as defined in the dial-peer has no effect.
  There is no workaround.

Closed or Resolved Caveats—Release 12.1(3a) XI1

The caveats listed in this section are closed or resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.

  On a Cisco MC3810, the "maximum frames per packet" audio-capability value of the H.245 open logical channel (OLC) is statically defined and not dynamically updated to reflect the codec bytes configuration. The codec bytes (payload) can be configured under the dial peer and under the voice-class codec configuration.
  Another related problem on the local gateway (GW) is that the GW does not consider the remote endpoints of the "maximum frames per packet" audio-capability value of the H.245 test and control system (TCS) when the GW opens a logical channel to that remote endpoint. The local GW will open a logical channel and then transmit packets larger than the remote endpoint defined as its maximum receive-size capability.
  Finally, upon payload negotiation, the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) should indicate to transmit/receive at the dynamically determined payload size, instead of the configured bytes.
  This has been resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.
  If a Cisco Call Manager sends a notify message without the User-to-User Information Element (UUIE) to a Cisco MC3810 functioning as a voice gateway, and the display option is enabled, the voice gateway decodes the notify message incorrectly, which might result in the call being disconnected. In addition, the voice getaway might send a status message indicating that the UUIE is missing.
  This has been resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1.
  On a Cisco MC3810 router functioning as a voice gateway under a heavy workload, if the H245 control channel is opened with the keepalive option enabled on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) socket that is being used, the call might be disconnected.
  This has been resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3a) XI1. The solution includes the disablement of the TCP keepalive option for the H245 control channel.

Related Documentation

The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco MC3810. Typically, 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 the documents listed in the following sections:

Release-Specific Documents

The following documents are specific to or support Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3) T. They are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:

  To reach the Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1  on CCO, follow this path, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
  Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes
  To reach the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:
  Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes
  To reach these documents, refer to the Service & Support section at this path on CCO:
  Technical Documents
  See Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1   and Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T,  which contain caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of Release 12.1 and Release 12.1 T.
  To reach the caveat document on CCO, follow this path, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
  Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Caveats
  To reach the caveat document on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:
  Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS 12.1: Caveats

Note   If you have an account with CCO, you can use Bug Navigator II to find caveats of any severity for any release. From the CCO home page, log in and 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 MC3810. These documents are also available online at Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and on the Documentation CD-ROM.

To reach Cisco MC3810 documentation on CCO, follow this path, beginning under the Service & Support heading:

Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Access Servers and Access Routers: Multiservice Access Concentrators

To reach Cisco MC3810 documentation on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Multiservice Access Concentrators

Feature Modules

Feature modules describe new features supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T 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 features modules are available online only. The feature module information is incorporated into the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set.

To reach the feature modules on CCO, follow this path, beginning under the Service & Support heading:

Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T: New Feature Documentation

To reach the feature modules on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T: New Feature Documentation

Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set

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.

Documentation Modules

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, Cisco IOS software functionality, and 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.

To reach these documents on CCO, follow this path, beginning under the Service & Support heading:

Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T: Configuration Guides and Command References 

To reach these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM, follow this path:

Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References

Cisco IOS Release 12.1 Documentation Set

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.


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 hardcopy documents were printed.

To reach the Cisco IOS documentation set from CCO, click on this path, beginning under the Service & Support heading:

Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T

To reach the Cisco IOS documentation set on the Documentation CD-ROM, click on this path:

Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T


Table 8: Cisco IOS Software Release 12.1 Documentation Set
Books Major Topics

  • Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference

Cisco IOS User Interfaces
Cisco IOS File Management
Cisco IOS System Management

  • Cisco IOS Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference, Volume I

  • Cisco IOS Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference, Volume II

Using Cisco IOS Software
Overview of SNA Internetworking
Bridging
IBM Networking

  • Cisco IOS Dial Services Configuration Guide: Terminal Services

  • Cisco IOS Dial Services Configuration Guide: Network Services

  • Cisco IOS Dial Services Command Reference

Preparing for Dial Access
Modem Configuration and Management
ISDN and Signalling Configuration
PPP Configuration
Dial-on-Demand Routing Configuration
Dial-Backup Configuration
Terminal Service Configuration
Large-Scale Dial Solutions
Cost-Control Solutions
Virtual Private Networks
X.25 on ISDN Solutions
Telco Solutions
Dial-Related Addressing Services
Interworking Dial Access Scenarios

  • Cisco IOS Interface Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference

Interface Configuration Overview
Configuring LAN Interfaces
Configuring Serial Interfaces
Configuring Logical Interfaces

  • Cisco IOS IP and IP Routing Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS IP and IP Routing Command Reference

IP Addressing and Services
IP Routing Protocols
IP Multicast

  • Cisco IOS AppleTalk and Novell IPX Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS AppleTalk and Novell IPX Command Reference

AppleTalk and Novell IPX Overview
Configuring AppleTalk
Configuring Novell IPX

  • Cisco IOS Apollo Domain, Banyan VINES, DECnet, ISO CLNS, and XNS Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Apollo Domain, Banyan VINES, DECnet, ISO CLNS, and XNS Command Reference

Apollo Domain, Banyan VINES, DECnet, ISO CLNS, and XNS Overview
Configuring Apollo Domain
Configuring Banyan VINES
Configuring DECnet
Configuring ISO CLNS
Configuring XNS

  • Cisco IOS Multiservice Applications Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Multiservice Applications Command Reference

Multiservice Applications Overview
Voice
Video
Broadband

  • Cisco IOS Quality of Service Solutions Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Quality of Service Solutions Command Reference

Quality of Service Overview
Classification
Congestion Management
Congestion Avoidance
Policing and Shaping
Signalling
Link Efficiency Mechanisms
Quality of Service Solutions

  • Cisco IOS Security Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Security Command Reference

Security Overview
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Security Server Protocols
Traffic Filtering and Firewalls
IP Security and Encryption
Other Security Features

  • Cisco IOS Switching Services Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Switching Services Command Reference

Cisco IOS Switching Services Overview
Cisco IOS Switching Paths
Cisco Express Forwarding
NetFlow Switching
MPLS Switching
Multilayer Switching
Multicast Distributed Switching
Virtual LANs
LAN Emulation

  • Cisco IOS Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide

  • Cisco IOS Wide-Area Networking Command Reference

Wide-Area Networking Overview
Configuring ATM
Configuring Frame Relay
Configuring Frame Relay-ATM Interworking
Configuring SMDS
Configuring X.25 and LAPB

  • New Features in 12.1-Based Limited Lifetime Releases

  • New Features in Release 12.1 T

  • Release Notes (Release note and caveat documentation for 12.1-based releases and various platforms)

  • Cisco IOS Debug Command Reference

  • Cisco IOS Dial Services Quick Configuration Guide

 

Obtaining Documentation

World Wide Web

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.

Documentation CD-ROM

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.

Ordering Documentation

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).

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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.

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco continues to revolutionize how business is done on the Internet. Cisco Connection Online is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.

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.

Technical Assistance Center

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.

To contact by e-mail, use one of the following:

Language
E-mail Address

English

tac@cisco.com

Hanzi (Chinese)

chinese-tac@cisco.com

Kanji (Japanese)

japan-tac@cisco.com

Hangul (Korean)

korea-tac@cisco.com

Spanish

tac@cisco.com

Thai

thai-tac@cisco.com

In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.

Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Home Page

If you have a CCO login account, you can reach the following URL, which contains links and helpful 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: Technical Assistance Center: Technical Tips. (You must have a CCO account to access this link.)

The following sections are provided from the Technical Tips page:

Documentation Feedback

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.

You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.

To submit your comments by mail, for your convenience many documents contain a response card behind the front cover. Otherwise, you can mail your comments to the following address:

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Document Resource Connection
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-9883

We appreciate and value your comments

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