FlexWAN Module

The FlexWAN module (WS-X6182-2PA) is installed in a switch that has a supervisor engine with an MSFC and a PFC. (See Figure 4-1.) The MSFC, in conjunction with the FlexWAN module, provides multiprotocol routing support with full Internet route connectivity for speeds ranging from serial RS-232 to OC-3. The FlexWAN module can accept up to two Cisco 7200/7500 WAN port adapters, which deliver WAN consolidation and extend QoS and traffic-management capabilities over WAN segments. The FlexWAN module supports ATM and Packet-over-SONET (POS) OC-3 links and channelized, multichannel, and clear channel port adapters. Table 4-1 lists the supported adapters.

Table 4-1 WS-X6182-2PA Supported Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco 7500 Series
WAN Port Adapters
T1/E1	T3/E3 and STM-1	HSSI	ATM	Packet over SONET
PA-4T+	PA-T3	PA-H	PA-A3-T3	PA-POS-OC3MM
PA-8T-V35	PA-T3+	PA-2H	PA-A3-E3	PA-POS-OC3SMI
PA-8T-232	PA-E3		PA-A3-OC3MM	PA-POS-OC3SML
PA-8T-X21	PA-2T3		PA-A3-OC3SMI
PA-MC-4T1	PA-2T3+		PA-A3-OC3SML
PA-MC-8T1	PA-2E3
PA-MC-8E1/120	PA-MC-T3
	PA-MC-E3
	PA-MC-STM-1

For more information about the MSFC and PFC, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide.

Note Throughout this publication, except where noted, the term MSFC refers to both MSFC and MSFC2, and the term PFC refers to both PFC and PFC2.

Note To use the FlexWAN module, you must have a supervisor engine with an MSFC and a PFC. You configure the FlexWAN module through the MSFC.

The STATUS LED on the FlexWAN module front panel (see Figure 4-1) indicates the status of the FlexWAN module. Table 4-2 describes the LED operation.

For information on FlexWAN module hardware and software requirements and port adapter installation and configuration, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family FlexWAN Module Installation and Configuration Note.

Table 4-2 FlexWAN Module STATUS LED
Color/State	Description
Green	All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.
Orange	The module is booting or running diagnostics.
	An overtemperature condition has occurred. (A minor temperature threshold has been exceeded during environmental monitoring.)
Red	A diagnostic test has failed; the module is not operational.
	An overtemperature condition has occurred. (A major temperature threshold has been exceeded during environmental monitoring.)

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