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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 AS5400 universal access servers describe the enhancements provided in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T. These release notes are updated as needed.
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T, see C aveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1. 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 12.1 located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
These release notes describe the following topics:
The Cisco AS5400 is a versatile data communications platform that provides high performance, high density, and hot swappability in only two rack units. The Cisco AS5400 is intended for large companies and service providers who require dense and scalable solutions to create new multiservice access networks, replace existing access server hardware, or expand and enhance their current access offering.
For information on new features and Cisco IOS commands supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T, see "New and Changed Information" section and "Related Documentation" section.
This section describes the system requirements for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T:
| Image Name | Software Image | Recommended Flash Memory | Recommended DRAM Memory | Runs From |
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IP Plus | c5400-is-mz | 32 MB Flash | 128 MB DRAM | RAM |
Enterprise Plus | c5400-js-mz | 32 MB Flash | 128 MB DRAM | RAM |
Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T supports the Cisco AS5400.
For detailed descriptions of the new hardware features, see "New and Changed Information" section.
| Interfaces and Dial Feature Cards | Product Description |
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| Dial Feature Cards | AS54-DFC-8CT1/CE1 (8PRI CT1/CE1) |
AS54-DFC-CT3 | |
AS54-DFC-108NP | |
| LAN Interfaces | Fast Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ-45) |
| WAN Interface Options | 8PRI CT1/CE1 DFC |
CT3 DFC |
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco AS5400, log in to the Cisco AS5400 and enter the show version EXEC command:
router> show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 12.1 Software (c5400-is-mz), Version 12.1(3)T, RELEASE SOFTWARE
For general information about upgrading to a new software release, see Cisco IOS Upgrade Ordering Instructions located at:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/cisco/mkt/ios/prodlit/957_pp.htm
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.
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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. |
Table 3 lists the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco AS5400 in Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T and uses the following conventions:
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Note This feature set table might contain a selected list of features. This table might not be cumulative or list all the features in each image. |
| Feature | In1 | Software Images by Feature Set | |
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| IP Plus | Enter- prise Plus | ||
Airline Protocol (UTS) |
| Yes | Yes |
Annex G (X.25 over Frame Relay) |
| Yes | Yes |
Cisco IOS DHCP Server |
| Yes | Yes |
Cisco IOS IEEE 802.1Q Support |
| Yes | Yes |
Cisco Store-and-Forward Fax (Allegro) |
| Yes | Yes |
Committed Access Rate (CAR) |
| Yes | Yes |
DLSw RSVP Bandwidth Reservation |
| Yes | Yes |
DNS based X.25 routing |
| Yes | Yes |
DSLw+ Ethernet Redundancy |
| Yes | Yes |
Dialer profiles |
| Yes | Yes |
Dynamic Multiple Encapsulation for Dial-in over ISDN |
| Yes | Yes |
Frame Relay End-to-End Keepalive |
| Yes | Yes |
H.323 Version 2 Support |
| Yes | Yes |
IP Multicast Multilayer Switching |
| Yes | Yes |
IPX Infrastructure Enhancements |
| No | Yes |
IS-IS Multiarea Support |
| No | Yes |
ISDN LAPB-T |
| Yes | Yes |
ISDN MIB RFC 2127 |
| Yes | Yes |
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol |
| Yes | Yes |
MBGP/MSDP |
| Yes | Yes |
MPLS on GSR |
| No | Yes |
NextPort Port Service Management for the Cisco AS5400 Universal Access Server | (3) | Yes | Yes |
OSPF Packet Pacing |
| Yes | Yes |
OS_IFSS |
| Yes | Yes |
Preauthentication with ISDN PRI and Channel-Associated Signaling | (3) | Yes | Yes |
RIP |
| Yes | Yes |
SS7 (Thunder dial Release 2) |
| Yes | Yes |
Subnetwork Bandwidth Manager (SBM) |
| Yes | Yes |
TDM Hairpinning |
| Yes | Yes |
TG/COS |
| No | Yes |
Tag Switching (MPLS) |
| No | Yes |
Virtual Console |
| Yes | Yes |
Voice over IP Q.SIG Network Transparency for Cisco AS5300 |
| Yes | Yes |
WCCP |
| Yes | Yes |
The following sections list the new hardware and software features supported by the Cisco AS5400 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T.
The are no new hardware features in the Cisco AS5400 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T.
The following new software features are supported by the Cisco AS5400 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T:
The NextPort port service management feature implements digital service port technology for the Cisco AS5400. Ports on the Nextport modem carrier module support both modem and digital services. Ports can be addressed aggregated at the slot level of the Nextport module, the Service Processing Element (SPE) level within the Nextport module, and the individual port level. The Service Processing Element (SPE) is an addressable group of six modems. The Nextport dial feature card is supported by Service Processing Element (SPE) operating software.
Benefits include the following:
The Preauthentication with ISDN PRI and Channel-Associated Signaling feature allows a Cisco network access server (NAS) to determine if an incoming call may be answered on the basis of the called number, the calling number, or the call type. With an ISDN PRI (Primary Rate Interface), or with Channel-Associated Signaling (CAS), information about an incoming call is available to the NAS before the call is answered. The available call information includes the called station ID (DNIS), the calling station ID (CLID), and the bearer capability (call type).
When an incoming call arrives from the public network switch, but before it is answered, this feature enables the NAS to send the DNIS, CLID, and call type to a RADIUS server for authorization. If the server authorizes the call, then the NAS accepts the call. If the server does not authorize the call, then the NAS sends a disconnect message to the public network switch to reject the call. This feature supports the use of attribute 44 by the RADIUS server application, which allows user authentication based on the CLID at the same time.
This feature also supports the use of new RADIUS attributes. These RADIUS attributes are configured in the RADIUS preauthentication profiles to specify preauthentication behavior. They may also be used, for instance, to specify whether subsequent authentication should occur and, if so, what authentication method should be used.
In the event that the RADIUS server application becomes unavailable, this feature allows a guard timer to be set in the NAS. When the timer expires, the NAS uses a configurable parameter to accept or reject the incoming call without the authorization.
The MICA and microcom modems are not supported on the Cisco AS5400. Only modem and digital services are supported by using the NextPort dial feature card.
Old Cisco Management Information Bases (MIBs) will be replaced in a future release. Currently, OLD-CISCO-* MIBs are being converted 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 4.
| Deprecated MIB | Replacement |
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OLD-CISCO-APPLETALK-MIB | RFC1243-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-CHASSIS-MIB | ENTITY-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-CPUK-MIB | To be decided |
OLD-CISCO-DECNET-MIB | To be decided |
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 | To be decided |
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 | To be decided |
OLD-CISCO-VINES-MIB | CISCO-VINES-MIB |
OLD-CISCO-XNS-MIB | To be decided |
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Note Cisco Management Information Base (MIB) User Quick Reference is no longer published. If you have an account with CCO, you can find the current list of MIBs supported by Cisco. To reach the Cisco Network Management Toolkit, go to CCO, press Login, and click to Software Center: Network Mgmt Products: Cisco Network Management Toolkit: Cisco MIB. |
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.1(3)T, see C aveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1. 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 12.1 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. |
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco AS5400. 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 Cisco IOS Release 12.1 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. 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. |
Feature modules describe new features supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1 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 at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: New Feature Documentation
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: New Feature Documentation
The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents that 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, Cisco IOS software functionality, and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Use each configuration guide 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 at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
Table 5 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.1 software documentation set, which is available in electronic form and in printed form if ordered.
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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 at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
| Books | Major Topics |
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| Cisco IOS User Interfaces |
| Using Cisco IOS Software |
| Preparing for Dial Access |
| Interface Configuration Overview |
| IP Addressing and Services |
| AppleTalk and Novell IPX Overview |
| Apollo Domain, Banyan VINES, DECnet, ISO CLNS, and XNS Overview |
| Multiservice Applications Overview |
| Quality of Service Overview |
| Security Overview |
| Cisco IOS Switching Services Overview |
| Wide-Area Networking Overview |
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Note Cisco Management Information Base (MIB) User Quick Reference is no longer published. If you have an account with CCO, you can find the current list of MIBs supported by Cisco. To reach the Cisco Network Management Toolkit, go to CC, press Login, and click to Software Center: Network Mgmt Products: Cisco Network Management Toolkit: Cisco MIB. |
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