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Route Switch Module
Catalyst VIP2-15 and VIP2-40
Installation and Configuration Note

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If You Need More Information
Catalyst VIP2 Overview
Catalyst VIP2 Configuration Options
Software and Hardware Prerequisites
Catalyst VIP2 Hardware Overview
Catalyst VIP2 Microcode Overview
Installing the RSM/VIP2
Checking the Installation and Verifying Status
Catalyst VIP2 Maintenance Procedures
Cisco Connection Online

Route Switch Module
Catalyst VIP2-15 and VIP2-40
Installation and Configuration Note


Product Numbers: WS-X5303-15, WS-X5303-40, WS-X5304


If you are using the HSSI dual-port adapter in the Catalyst 5000, 5500, 5505, or 5509 switch, you must install the port adapter on the Catalyst RSM/VIP2-15 or -40 Revision 2 (board part number 73-3468-XX, where XX is the version number). Do not use the HSSI dual-port adapter in the Catalyst 5000, 5505, or 5509 switch if you are installing it on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2-15 or -40 module that is not the Revision 2. If you fail to comply with this restriction, your system will shut down due to an overload of the power supply.

You can only have two HSSI dual-port adapters per chassis when installed on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2-15 or -40 module Revision 1 and used in the Catalyst 5500 switch.

This configuration note provides instructions for installing, configuring, and maintaining the Catalyst Versatile Interface Processor 2-15 (VIP2-15) and VIP2-40 when used with the Route Switch Module (RSM) in Catalyst 5000 series switches. See the "Software and Hardware Prerequisites" section for specific compatibility requirements.


Note      This configuration note refers to the Catalyst VIP2-15 and VIP2-40 modules as the Catalyst VIP2. The VIP2-15 and VIP2-40 vary only in the amount of onboard SRAM and DRAM.


This configuration note includes Catalyst VIP2 hardware installation steps and basic Catalyst VIP2 configuration steps and examples. It also includes procedures for upgrading user-configurable Catalyst VIP2 components. For complete descriptions of interface subcommands and the configuration options available for Catalyst VIP2-related interfaces, refer to the publications listed in the "If You Need More Information" section.


To prevent system problems, do not remove port adapters from the Catalyst VIP2, or attempt to install other port adapters in the Catalyst VIP2, while the system is operating. To install or replace port adapters, first remove the RSM/VIP2 combination from the switch.

Note      CiscoView Caveat: Due to differences between CiscoView for the Cisco 7500 series routers and CiscoView for the Catalyst 5000 series switches, port adapters in the Catalyst VIP2 are displayed at a smaller scale than they actually are in the switch chassis.


Document Contents

This configuration note includes the following sections:

If You Need More Information

The Cisco IOS software that runs your router contains extensive features and functionality. The effective use of many of these features is easier if you have more information at hand. For additional information on configuring and maintaining the Catalyst VIP2, refer to the following documentation:

  • Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more up to date than printed documentation. To order additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

If you are reading Cisco product documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit comments electronically. Click Feedback on the title bar, and then select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco. We appreciate your comments.

  • Refer to the following configuration and command reference publications, as appropriate for your configuration:
    • Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide
    • Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference
    • Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide
    • Wide-Area Networking Command Reference
    • Network Protocols Configuration Guide
    • Network Protocols Command Reference
    • Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide
    • Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference
    • Configuration Builder Getting Started Guide
    • Troubleshooting Internetworking Systems
  • For hardware installation and configuration information on the RSM, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Module Installation and Configuration Note that shipped with the RSM.
  • For installation and configuration information on the port adapter(s) you received with your Catalyst VIP2, refer to the individual configuration note(s) that shipped with your port adapter(s).
  • To obtain information about documentation, refer to the Documentation CD-ROM, in the "Cisco Connection Online" section, or call Customer Service at 800 553-6387 or 408 526-7208. Customer Service hours are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday (excluding company holidays). You can also send e-mail to cs-rep@cisco.com. You can also refer to the Cisco Information Packet that shipped with your router.

Catalyst VIP2 Overview

The standalone RSM, which is a full-featured Cisco IOS router similar to a Cisco 7500 series router, is designed for interVLAN multiprotocol routing within and between Catalyst 5000 series switches. You can use the RSM as a standalone interVLAN router or add a Catalyst VIP2 to provide direct external network connections through a variety of media with the same port adapters used on
Cisco 7500 series routers. The RSM/VIP2 combination provides routing between Catalyst VIP2 port adapters and between VLANs and Catalyst VIP2 port adapters. The Catalyst VIP2 supports any combination of Catalyst VIP2 port adapter-based network interface types. The RSM/VIP2 is a double-wide card module that occupies two consecutive Catalyst 5000, Catalyst 5505, or
Catalyst 5500 slots. Figure 1 shows the RSM and Catalyst VIP2 in a Catalyst 5500 switch. The Catalyst VIP2 data and control interface is through two ribbon cables. Power to the Catalyst VIP2 is through the Catalyst VIP2 backplane connector.

For software and hardware requirements, refer to the "Software and Hardware Prerequisites" section.


Note      Earlier versions of the RSM have a slot restriction that should be taken into consideration when installing the RSM in a Catalyst 5500. Refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Module Installation and Configuration Note that shipped with the RSM for detailed information.



Figure 1   RSM/VIP2 Combination in a Catalyst 5500 Switch


Catalyst VIP2 Configuration Options

The Catalyst VIP2 uses a single motherboard that accepts two port adapters. The port adapters provide WAN or LAN/WAN interface ports for the Catalyst 5000 series switches.

The Catalyst VIP2 is available in the following DRAM and SRAM configurations:

  • Catalyst VIP2-15(=)—1 MB of SRAM and 16 MB of DRAM
  • Catalyst VIP2-40(=)—2 MB of SRAM and 32 MB of DRAM

The Catalyst VIP2-15 SRAM and DRAM memory-configuration can be upgraded to a Catalyst VIP2-40 (use product number Catalyst VIP215/40-UPG=).

Software licenses are included to use Distributed Switching and Distributed Services.


Note      Refer to the "Software and Hardware Prerequisites" section for additional DRAM and SRAM prerequisites.


Software and Hardware Prerequisites

The Catalyst VIP2 requires that the RSM runs Cisco IOS Release 11.2(9)P or later and that the supervisor engine runs Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engine software release 2.3(1) or later. Table 1 lists model requirements for using distributed switching (DSW) and distributed services (DS).

Table 1   Catalyst VIP2 Model Requirements for Using DSW and DS

Catalyst VIP2 Models Distributed Switching (DSW) Supported Distributed Services (DS) Supported

VIP2-15: 1 MB of SRAM and 16 MB of DRAM

Yes1

No

VIP2-40: 2 MB of SRAM and 32 MB of DRAM

Yes

Yes

1Software licenses are required to use DSW and DS.


Note      When DSW is enabled on a VIP2-15 or VIP2-40, the routing table generated by the RSM is downloaded to the Catalyst VIP2 DRAM. Depending on the size of the routing table, you might need to upgrade to the Catalyst VIP2-40 if you are using a Catalyst VIP2-15. Table 2 lists which VIP2 model to use given the number of network nodes.


Table 2   Recommended Catalyst VIP2 Models Based on Network Size

Number of network nodes

Less than 40,000

Greater than 40,000

Catalyst VIP21 model

VIP2-15

VIP2-40

1Recommended.

Catalyst VIP2 Hardware Overview

The Catalyst VIP2 central processing unit (CPU) is a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC), Mips 4700 processor, with an internal operating frequency of 100 MHz and a 50-MHz system bus interface. The Catalyst VIP2 has 128 KB of nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM).

Figure 2 shows a Catalyst VIP2 with one port adapter. The port adapters have handles that allow for easy installation and removal. The Catalyst VIP2 firmware (microcode) contains card-specific software instructions and resides in a programmable read-only memory (PROM) device. Single in-line memory modules (SIMMs) contain the DRAM (U3 and U7) and a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) contains the SRAM (U6). The boot ROM is installed in U5.


Note      You cannot use DRAM designated for the RSM on the Catalyst VIP2.



Figure 2   Catalyst VIP2 with Port Adapter


The port adapters attach to the Catalyst VIP2 motherboard (see Figure 2). Each port adapter contains the physical connections for the Catalyst VIP2 interface types to connect to your network. For the available electrical interfaces supported by the Catalyst VIP2, refer to the Cisco Products Catalog.

Catalyst VIP2 Microcode Overview

The Catalyst VIP2 microcode (firmware) is an image that provides card-specific software instructions. A PROM device on the Catalyst VIP2 contains a default microcode boot image that assists the system in finding and loading the microcode image from the Cisco IOS bundle or Flash memory. The RSM/VIP2 supports downloadable microcode, which enables you to upgrade microcode versions by downloading new microcode images, storing them in system Flash memory, and instructing the system to load its image from Flash. You can store multiple images for an interface type and, with a configuration command, instruct the system to load any image or the default microcode image. The microcode boot image in the boot PROM initializes the Catalyst VIP2 and then assists downloading the Catalyst VIP2 microcode image. All installed Catalyst VIP2s load the same microcode image, either from the microcode image bundled with the Cisco IOS or from an image stored in system Flash. Although multiple microcode versions for a specific interface type can be stored concurrently in Flash, only one image can load at startup.

The show controllers cbus command displays the currently loaded and running microcode version for the RSM (displays as C5IP) and Catalyst VIP2 (displays as VIP2). The show startup-config EXEC command shows the current system instructions for loading microcode at startup.


Note      The slot values displayed by some commands (such as show diag and show cont cbus) are not relevant to any physical connection; please disregard these slot values.


Software and Catalyst VIP2 microcode images are carefully optimized and bundled to work together. Overriding the bundle can result in system incompatibilities. Cisco recommends that you use the microcode included in the software bundle. For a complete description of microcode downloading procedures, refer to the "Upgrading Catalyst VIP2 Microcode" section.

Installing the RSM/VIP2

This section provides installation procedures for the RSM/VIP2.

Installation Prerequisites

This section provides a list of parts and tools you need to perform the installation, and it also includes safety and electrostatic discharge (ESD)-prevention guidelines to help you avoid injury and damage to the equipment. This section also provides a detailed description of the online insertion and removal (OIR) function to help you perform online installation successfully and avoid error messages and system restarts.


Note      If you are installing a new Catalyst VIP2 and preparing your site and planning network connections, be sure to review the equipment descriptions and interface cable distance limitations in the appropriate section in the port adapter configuration notes, which accompanied your port adapters.


List of Parts and Tools

You need the following tools and parts to install or upgrade a Catalyst VIP2. If you need additional equipment, contact a service representative for ordering information.

  • RSM
  • Catalyst VIP2 accessory kit (shipped with your Catalyst VIP2)
  • Cables appropriate for the port adapter interfaces on your Catalyst VIP2
  • Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch, flat-blade screwdriver
  • Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares

Safety Guidelines

Follow the safety guidelines in this section when working with any equipment that connects to electrical power or telephone wiring.

Electrical Equipment Guidelines

Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:

  • Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis interior, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working.
  • Disconnect all power and external cables before moving a chassis.
  • Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
  • Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
  • Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
  • Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
Telephone Wiring Guidelines

Use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is connected to telephone wiring or to other network cabling:

  • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
  • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
  • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

ESD damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Port adapters and the RSM and Catalyst VIP2 comprise printed circuit boards that are fixed in metal carriers. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the board from ESD, use a preventive antistatic strap during handling.

Follow these guidelines to prevent ESD damage:

  • Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
  • Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
  • When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to properly seat the bus connectors in the backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are properly seated.
  • When removing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to release the bus connectors from the backplane or midplane.
  • Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.
  • Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding container. If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding container.
  • Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
  • Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.

For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms.

Online Insertion and Removal Overview

The OIR feature allows you to remove and replace the RSM/VIP2 while the system is operating; you do not need to notify the software or shut down the system power.


To prevent system problems, do not remove port adapters from the Catalyst VIP2 or attempt to install other port adapters in the Catalyst VIP2, while the system is operating. To install or replace port adapters, first remove the RSM/VIP2 combination from the switch.

The ejector levers on the RSM align and seat the card connectors in the backplane. Failure to use the ejector levers and insert the RSM/VIP2 properly can disrupt the order in which the pins make contact with the backplane.

Use the ejector levers when removing the RSM/VIP2 to ensure that the backplane connector pins disconnect from the RSM/VIP2 in the sequence expected by the system. Any RSM/VIP2 that is only partially connected to the backplane can interfere with switching bus operation. Steps for correctly performing OIR are included with the following procedures for installing and removing the RSM/VIP2.

Installation Procedure

If your Catalyst VIP2 was shipped attached to the RSM, start the installation procedure with step 12. If you are adding a VIP2 to your RSM, start the installation procedure here.

The Catalyst VIP2 is mounted on top of the RSM and secured to the RSM using five standoffs, five Phillips-head screws, and two flat-head screws. Two ribbon cables connect the two modules. The RSM/VIP2 requires two slots in the switch.

The Catalyst 5000 and 5505 switches have five slots. The first slot is for the supervisor engine module. The Catalyst 5505 supports a redundant supervisor engine module, it would go in slot 2; otherwise, slot 2 can be used for other modules. The remaining slots are available for any combination of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) LAN emulation, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Copper Distributed Data Interface (CDDI) modules, or the RSM/VIP2.

The Catalyst 5500 switch has 13 slots. Slot 1 is reserved for the supervisor engine module. If a redundant supervisor engine module is used, it would go in slot 2; otherwise, slot 2 can be used for other modules. Slot 13 is a dedicated slot, reserved for the ATM Switch Processor (ASP) module. The RSM/VIP2 can be installed in any of the remaining slots (for an exception to this, see the following Caution).


Earlier versions of the RSM have a slot restriction that must be taken into consideration when installing the RSM/VIP2 in a Catalyst 5500. See the Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Module Installation and Configuration Note that shipped with your RSM for details.

Catalyst VIP2s with a single port adapter must have a blank port adapter installed to maintain compliance with electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions standards and chassis airflow requirements.

The RSM/VIP2 supports OIR, which allows you to remove and replace the RSM/VIP2 without shutting down the system. However, to prevent system problems, do not remove port adapters from the Catalyst VIP2 or attempt to install other port adapters in the Catalyst VIP2, while the system is operating. To install or replace port adapters, the RSM/VIP2 must be removed from the switch.

When removing or inserting a module, always wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the Catalyst switch ESD wrist strap connector or unpainted surface on the chassis.

Follow these steps to install the RSM/VIP2:


Step 1   Connect an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software to the console port on the Catalyst switch, as follows:

    (a). Use a straight-through EIA/TIA-232 cable with DB-25 male connectors on each end to connect to the DCE console port DB-25 female connector and to the DB-25 female connectors used on the DTE ports on most terminals.


Note EIA/TIA-232 was known as recommended standard RS-232 before its acceptance as a standard by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).


    (b). Configure the terminal or PC terminal emulation software to the default parameters for the console port:

  •    9600 baud
  •    8 data bits
  •    No parity
  •    1 stop bits

Note      The console port does not support hardware flow control.



Note      You should not have to connect a terminal to the RSM console port. At the end of the installation procedure, you use the session command to access the RSM/VIP2 for router configuration.



To prevent ESD damage, handle the boards by their edges only.

Always use the ejector levers when installing or removing modules. A module that is partially seated in the backplane causes the system to hang and subsequently crash, and shoving or slamming the module into the slot can damage the backplane pins and board.

Step 2   If the RSM is already installed in the switch, remove it and place it on an antistatic mat on a table or workbench.

Step 3   Place the Catalyst VIP2 next to the RSM on the table or workbench. Remove the accessory kit that came with the Catalyst VIP2. It should contain five standoffs and two flat-head screws.

Step 4   On the RSM, remove the five Phillips-head screws from the standoff mounting holes (see Figure 3 for standoff mounting hole locations). Set the screws in a secure place as they will be reused.


Figure 3   RSM Mounting Hole Locations


Step 5   Screw the five standoff posts into the captive nuts that held the five Phillips-head screws on the RSM. Do not overtighten the standoff posts.

Step 6   Carefully position the Catalyst VIP2 over the RSM, aligning the Catalyst VIP2 standoff mounting holes with the five RSM standoff posts (see Figure 4 for Catalyst VIP2 standoff mounting hole locations).


Figure 4   Catalyst VIP2 Mounting Hole Locations


Step 7   Use the five Phillips-head screws removed earlier to secure the Catalyst VIP2 to the standoff posts.

Step 8   Connect the two ribbon cables to the RSM taking care not to bend the connector pins.

Step 9   Remove the Phillips-head screws securing the port adapter blanks or existing port adapters and then remove the blanks or existing port adapters from the Catalyst VIP2. (See the "Installing or Replacing a Catalyst VIP2 Port Adapter" section.)

Step 10   Locate the two front mounting holes on the Catalyst VIP2 (see Figure 4) and use the two flat-head screws that shipped with the Catalyst VIP2 to secure the front of the Catalyst VIP2 to the RSM.

Step 11   Reinstall the port adapters or blanks and secure them with the Phillips-head screws removed in step 9. (See the "Installing or Replacing a Catalyst VIP2 Port Adapter" section.)

Step 12   Guide the RSM/VIP2 into the switch slots, aligning the sides of the RSM with the guides in the slots (avoid touching the components on the boards).

Step 13   While keeping the modules oriented horizontally, carefully slide them into the slots until the RSM front panel contacts the ejector levers.

Step 14   Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, simultaneously push the left and right levers in to fully seat the RSM and Catalyst VIP2 into their respective backplane connectors.


Always use the ejector levers when installing or removing modules. A module that is partially seated in the backplane causes the system to halt and subsequently crash.

Step 15   Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws to the chassis on the left and right sides of the RSM and Catalyst VIP2. (See Figure 5.)


Figure 5   Ejector Levers and Captive Installation Screws

Step 16   Check the status of the RSM/VIP2, as follows:

  • Ensure that the RSM status LED is green (module operational). This is not immediate—the LED lights (green) after the switch successfully completes a series of diagnostic tests.
  • Enter the show mod command at the Cat5k> prompt to verify that the system acknowledges the new modules, as follows:
Cat5k>show mod
Mod Module-Name Ports Module-Type Model Serial-Num Status
--- ------------------- ----- --------------------- --------- --------- -------
1 2 100BaseTX Supervisor WS-X5009 003616597 ok
2 24 10BaseT Ethernet WS-X5010 003618731 ok
4 Route Switch Ext Port
5 1 Route Switch WS-X5302 002274946 ok
Mod MAC-Address(es) Hw Fw Sw
--- ---------------------------------------- ------ ------- ----------------
1 00-60-70-fc-a8-00 thru 00-60-70-fc-ab-ff 1.8 2.1 2.3(141)
2 00-60-70-13-58-10 thru 00-60-70-13-58-27 2.4 1.1 2.3(141)
5 00-64-74-00-00-00 thru 00-64-74-00-00-01 1.0 20.1 11.2(19970625:
Cat5k>

The Catalyst VIP2 is listed as Route Switch Ext Port with no model information or status.

The RSM is listed as Route Switch and should be reported as ok.

Step 17   After verifying that the system acknowledges the RSM and Catalyst VIP2, enter the session mod/num command (mod/num is the RSM slot number) at the Cat5k> prompt. You should now be at the router> prompt.

Step 18   To verify operation of the Catalyst VIP2, proceed to the "Checking the Installation and Verifying Status" section.


Note      To remove an RSM/VIP2, follow the above steps in reverse order.


Checking the Installation and Verifying Status

This section provides procedures to verify the operation of the Catalyst VIP2 and installed port adapters.

Using the EXEC Command Interpreter

To perform system verification and configuration, enter the privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter with the enable command. The system prompts you for a password if one has been set.

The system prompt for the privileged level ends with a pound sign (#) instead of an angle bracket (>). At the console terminal, enter the privileged level, as follows:


Step 1   At the user-level EXEC prompt, enter the enable command. The EXEC prompts you for a privileged-level password, as follows:

Router> enable
Password:

Step 2   Enter the password (the password is case sensitive). For security purposes, the password is not displayed on your console.

Step 3   When you enter the correct password and press Return, the system displays the privileged-mode system prompt (#) as follows:

Router#

Checking the RSM/VIP2 Installation

After you install the RSM/VIP2 and connect cables (use connection procedures in the respective port adapter installation and configuration notes), verify the installation by observing the LED states and the console display. When the system has reinitialized all interfaces, the enabled LED on the
Catalyst VIP2 should go on. Port adapter LEDs should be on, depending on your connection. The console screen should display a message as the system discovers each interface during its reinitialization.

When you remove and replace the RSM/VIP2, the system provides status messages about the port adapter ports on the console screen. The messages are for information only. After removing the RSM/VIP2, the messages indicate that the port adapter ports are down. When the RSM VIP2 is reinserted, the system automatically brings up the ports that were up when the RSM/VIP2 was removed.


Note      When you insert a new RSM/VIP2 or move an RSM/VIP2 to a new slot, the system recognizes the new interfaces, but leaves them in the shutdown state until you configure them and change their state to up with the configure command.


Verify that the RSM/VIP2 is installed correctly, as follows:


Step 1   While the system reinitializes each interface, observe the console display messages and verify that the system discovers the Catalyst VIP2.

  • If you installed a new Catalyst VIP2, the system should recognize all new interfaces but leave them configured as down.
  • If you replaced a Catalyst VIP2, the system should recognize each interface and place it in the same state (up or down) it was in when you removed the Catalyst VIP2.

Step 2   When reinitialization is complete, verify that the enabled LED on each port adapter goes on and remains on. If it does, proceed to step 5. If it does not, proceed to the next step.

Step 3   If the enabled LED on a port adapter fails to go on, suspect that the Catalyst VIP2 board connector is not fully seated in the backplane. Loosen the captive installation screws on the RSM/VIP2, and then firmly push both ejector levers into place on the RSM until they are approximately in the same orientation as the RSM faceplate. Tighten the captive installation screws on both modules. After the system reinitializes the interfaces, the enabled LED on the port adapter should go on. If it does, proceed to step 5. If it does not, proceed to step 4.

Step 4   If the enabled LED still fails to go on, remove the RSM/VIP2 and try installing it in other available switch slots.


Note If the enabled LED goes on when the RSM/VIP2 is installed in the new slots, suspect a failed backplane port in the original switch slots.


  • If the enabled LED still fails to go on, but other LEDs on the RSM go on (indicating activity), proceed to step 5 to resume the installation checkout and suspect that the enabled LED on the port adapter has failed.
  • If no LEDs on the Catalyst VIP2 go on, suspect that the Catalyst VIP2 is faulty. Contact a service representative to report the problem and obtain further instructions.

Step 5   If the Catalyst VIP2 is new and not a replacement, you have to configure the new interfaces. Proceed to the appropriate configuration section for your port adapter. (This does not have to be done immediately, but new interfaces will not be available until you configure them.)

Step 6   If the Catalyst VIP2 is a replacement, use the show interfaces interface type/port adapter slot/interface port number or show controllers cbus command to verify the status of the interfaces. (Refer to the "Verifying Status Using show Commands" section)


Note      The slot values displayed by some commands (such as show diag and show cont cbus) are not relevant to any physical connection; please disregard these slot values.


If you replaced a Catalyst VIP2 with a Catalyst VIP2 with more ports (for example, if you replaced a single-port adapter Catalyst VIP2 with a dual-port adapter Catalyst VIP2), the system recognizes the interfaces on the previously configured port adapter, but does not recognize the additional port adapter interfaces. The new interfaces remain in the shutdown state until you configure them.

Step 7   When the interfaces are up, check the activity of each interface by observing the status LEDs, which are described in the appropriate LED section for your port adapter type.

Step 8   If an interface's LED fails to go on and a cable is connected to the port, check the cable connection and make certain it is properly seated in the connector.

If an error message displays on the console terminal, refer to the System Error Messages publication for error message definitions. If you experience other problems that you are unable to solve, contact a service representative for assistance.

This completes the RSM/VIP2 installation. If you installed a new Catalyst VIP2 or if you installed a replacement Catalyst VIP2 with an additional port, you must now configure the new interface as described in the following section and in the appropriate Cisco IOS configuration documentation listed in the "If You Need More Information" section. All documentation is also available on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.

Verifying Status Using show Commands

The following steps use show commands to verify that the new interfaces are configured and operating correctly.


Step 1   Use the show version command to display the system hardware configuration. Ensure that the list includes the new interfaces.

Step 2   Display all interfaces with the show controllers cbus command.

Step 3   Specify one of the new interfaces with the show interfaces interface type/port adapter number/interface port number command and verify that the interface and line protocol are in the correct state: up or down.

Step 4   Display the protocols configured for the entire system and specific interfaces with the show protocols command. If necessary, return to Configuration mode to add or remove protocol routing on the system or specific interfaces.

Step 5   Display the running configuration file with the show running-config command. Display the configuration stored in NVRAM by using the show startup-config command. Verify that the configuration is accurate for the system and each interface.

If the interface is down and you configured it as up, or if the displays indicate that the hardware is not functioning properly, ensure that the network interface is properly connected and terminated. If you still have problems bringing the interface up, contact a service representative for assistance.

The show controllers cbus command displays the internal status of the VIP2, including the hardware version and the currently-running microcode version. It also lists each interface type, physical (port adapter slot/interface port number) address, and hardware (station address) of each interface. The following example shows a Catalyst VIP2 with an FDDI port adapter installed in port adapter slot 0 and a 4-port Ethernet port adapter in port adapter slot 1.


Note      The slot values displayed by some commands (such as show diag and show cont cbus) are not relevant to any physical connection; please disregard these slot values.


Router# show controllers cbus
(display text omitted)
slot9: VIP2, hw 2.0, sw 22.20, ccb 5800FFB0, cmdq 480000C8, vps 8192
software loaded from system
IOS (tm) VIP Software (SVIP-DW-M), Version 11.2(0.201), BETA TEST SOFTWARE
ROM Monitor version 17.0
Fddi0/0, addr 0060.70b3.1801 (bia 0060.70b3.1801)
gfreeq 48000158, lfreeq 480001F0 (4512 bytes)
rxlo 4, rxhi 141, rxcurr 0, maxrxcurr 0
txq 48001A00, txacc 48001A02 (value 0), txlimit 141
Ethernet1/0, addr 0060.70b3.1809 (bia 0060.70b3.1809)
gfreeq 48000138, lfreeq 480001F8 (1536 bytes)
rxlo 4, rxhi 114, rxcurr 0, maxrxcurr 0
txq 48001A08, txacc 48001A0A (value 0), txlimit 73
Ethernet1/1, addr 0060.70b3.180a (bia 0060.70b3.180a)
gfreeq 48000138, lfreeq 48000200 (1536 bytes)
rxlo 4, rxhi 114, rxcurr 0, maxrxcurr 0
txq 48001A10, txacc 48001A12 (value 0), txlimit 73
Ethernet1/2, addr 0060.70b3.180b (bia 0060.70b3.180b)
gfreeq 48000138, lfreeq 48000208 (1536 bytes)
rxlo 4, rxhi 114, rxcurr 0, maxrxcurr 0
txq 48001A18, txacc 48001A1A (value 0), txlimit 73
Ethernet1/3, addr 0060.70b3.180c (bia 0060.70b3.180c)
gfreeq 48000138, lfreeq 48000210 (1536 bytes)
rxlo 4, rxhi 114, rxcurr 0, maxrxcurr 0
txq 48001A20, txacc 48001A22 (value 0), txlimit 73
router#

To determine the type of port adapter installed in a Catalyst VIP2, use the show diag command. Specific port adapter information is displayed, as shown in the following example:

router#show diag
Slot 0:
Physical slot 0, ~physical slot 0xF, logical slot 0, CBus 1
Microcode Status 0x4
Master Enable, LED, WCS Loaded
Board is analyzed
Pending I/O Status: Console I/O, Debug I/O
EEPROM format version 1
C5IP controler, HW rev 1.0, board revision A0
Serial number: 00000001 Part number: 00-0000-01
Test history: 0x00 RMA number: 00-00-00
Flags: cisco 7000 board; 7500 compatible
(display text omitted)
PA Bay 0 Information:
FDDI PA, 1 ports, PA-F-SM
EEPROM format version 1
HW rev 1.C, Board revision A0
Serial number: 03583809 Part number: 73-1630-04
PA Bay 1 Information:
Ethernet PA, 4 ports
EEPROM format version 1
HW rev 1.1, Board revision A0
Serial number: 02019432 Part number: 73-1556-04
router#

The show startup-config command displays the contents of the system configuration file stored in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM or Flash memory). This file should reflect all new configuration changes you made and wrote to memory with the show running-config command. (A Fast Ethernet interface is used in this example.)

Router# show startup-config
Using 1652 out of 130048 bytes
version 11.1(472)
!
hostname Router
!
enable-password hello
!
microcode VIP2 flash vip11-1
microcode reload
!
(display text omitted)
!
interface Fddi0/0
ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.247
interface FastEthernet1/0
ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.248
interface FastEthernet1/0
ip address 1.1.1.2 255.255.255.248
ip route-cache cbus
!
(display text omitted)

The show protocols command displays the global (system-wide) and interface-specific status of any configured Level 3 protocol.

Router# show protocols
Global values:
Internet Protocol routing is enabled
Fddi0/0 is up, line protocol is up
FastEthernet1/0 is up, line protocol is up

Catalyst VIP2 Maintenance Procedures

These sections provide maintenance procedures for your Catalyst VIP2 and port adapters:

Upgrading Catalyst VIP2 Microcode


Note      Refer to the "Catalyst VIP2 Microcode Overview" section for a description of the Catalyst VIP2 microcode.



Note      For instructions on upgrading the system software image, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Module Installation and Configuration Note that shipped with your RSM.


The Catalyst VIP2 supports downloadable microcode, which enables you to upgrade microcode versions over the network. You can download new microcode versions and store multiple versions in Flash memory, and you can then boot from them just as you can with the system software images. System software upgrades can also contain upgraded microcode images, which will load automatically when the new software image is loaded (unless the configuration states otherwise).


Note      System software and Catalyst VIP2 microcode images are carefully optimized and bundled to work together. Overriding the bundle can result in system incompatibilities. Cisco recommends that you use the microcode included in the software bundle.


You can download microcode to Flash memory by copying the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) image of a microcode version to Flash memory. When the microcode image is stored in Flash memory, you have to configure the router to use that image via the microcode vip2 flash command. You can use the microcode reload command to manually load the new microcode file. You can then use the configure command to instruct the system to load the new image automatically at each system boot.


Note      The appropriate microcode image runs from DRAM on the Catalyst VIP2.


To compare the size of the microcode image and the amount of Flash memory available, you must know the size of the new microcode image. The image size is specified in the README file included on the floppy disk with the new image.


Note      Note the size of the new image before proceeding to ensure that you have sufficient available Flash memory for the new image.



Before you copy a file to system Flash memory, be sure there is ample space available in Flash memory. Compare the size of the file you want to copy to the amount of available Flash memory shown. If the space available is less than the space required by the file you want to copy, the copy process will continue, but the entire file will not copy into Flash memory.

Follow these steps to download (copy) a microcode version from a TFTP server to Flash memory.


Step 1   To display the total amount of Flash memory present, its location, any files that currently exist in Flash memory and their size, and the amount of Flash memory remaining, use the show flash command as follows:

Router# show flash
-#- ED --type-- --crc--- -seek-- nlen -length- -----date/time------ name
1 \ FFFFFFFF B4A18E0B 3F6494 30 4023316 Jun 26 1997 19:44:29 image/file/1
2  .. FFFFFFFF 8075AA5D 4118B4 23 111518 Jun 29 1997 11:05:57 image/file/2
12044568 bytes available (8533736 bytes used)

Step 2   Compare the amount of available Flash memory (last line in the preceding example) to the size of the new microcode image on the floppy disk. If you attempt to copy in a new image, and the size of the new image exceeds the available space in Flash, only part of the new image is copied, and the following error message is displayed:

buffer overflow - xxxx/xxxx

where xxxx/xxxx is the number of bytes read in/number of bytes available.

Step 3   After you verify that sufficient space is available in Flash memory for the new image, use the command copy tftp:filename [ flash | slot0 | slot1 ]:filename to copy an image to Flash memory. (tftp:filename is the file's source and [ flash | slot0 | slot1]:filename is the destination in onboard Flash memory or on either of the Flash memory cards.)

An example of the copy tftp:filename command follows:

Router# copy tftp:vip11-1 slot0:vip11-1
20575008 bytes available on device slot0, proceed? [confirm]
Address or name of remote host [1.1.1.1]?
Loading new.image from 1.1.1.1 (via Ethernet1/0): !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![OK - 7799951/15599616 bytes]
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Router#

Step 4   Use the show flash command to verify that the microcode has been copied to Flash. The output should display the filename of the image you copied to Flash (vip11-1 in the following example):

Router# show flash
-#- ED --type-- --crc--- -seek-- nlen -length- -----date/time------ name
1 .. FFFFFFFF B4A18E0B 3F6494 30   4023316  Jun 26 1997 19:44:29 image/file/1
2 .. FFFFFFFF 8075AA5D 4118B4 23 111518 Jun 29 1997 11:05:57 image/file/2
3 .. FFFFFFFF EEA1FEEB 8436E8 22   600516     Oct 10 1995 19:35:25 vip11-1
7646052 bytes available (16179788 bytes used)

Step 5   To ensure that you use the new microcode when you reboot the system, add the appropriate commands to the configuration file. To modify the configuration file, enter the configure terminal command, as follows:

Router# config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)#

Step 6   Specify that you are changing the microcode for the Catalyst VIP2 (microcode vip2), and that it will load from Flash memory (flash slot0 or slot1). Then add the filename of the new microcode image to be loaded from Flash:

Router(config)# microcode vip2 flash slot0:vip11-1

Step 7   To exit Configuration mode, press CNTL/Z.

Step 8   Copy the new configuration to NVRAM:

Router# copy running-config startup-config

The microcode reload command is automatically added to your running configuration. The new Catalyst VIP2 microcode image will load automatically the next time the system boots or reinitializes.

Step 9   To load the new microcode immediately, you can issue the microcode reload configuration command (you must be in Configuration mode to enter this command):

Router# config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Router(config)# microcode reload

After you enter the microcode reload command, press Return, and the system reloads all microcode. Configuration mode remains enabled; after the reload is complete, press CNTL/Z to exit from Configuration mode and return to the system prompt.

Step 10   To verify that the Catalyst VIP2 is using the correct microcode, issue the show startup-config or show controllers cbus command, which indicates the currently loaded and running microcode version for the Catalyst VIP2.

Router# show controllers cbus

This completes the procedure for downloading microcode to Flash memory.

Upgrading Catalyst VIP2 DRAM and SRAM

The following sections describe how to upgrade the two DRAM SIMMs and the one SRAM dual in-line memory module (DIMM) on the Catalyst VIP2, or to replace the DRAM or SRAM if a system problem has indicated their replacement. Depending on your system configuration and the Cisco IOS your system is running, you might need to upgrade DRAM and SRAM.

The current Catalyst VIP2 products have the following DRAM and SRAM configurations:

  • Catalyst VIP2-15—1 MB of SRAM and 16 MB of DRAM (upgradable to a Catalyst VIP2-40)
  • Catalyst VIP2-40—2 MB of SRAM and 32 MB of DRAM (no memory upgrade is required or currently available for the VIP2-40)

The following sections describe how to upgrade DRAM and SRAM:

Replacing Catalyst VIP2 DRAM SIMMs

The DRAM on the Catalyst VIP2 is contained in two SIMMs located in sockets U3 and U7 (see Figure 6). Depending on your system configuration, a memory upgrade might be required. Also, if a system problem is determined to be caused by a SIMM, a SIMM replacement might be required. Use the following procedures to replace the DRAM SIMMs on your Catalyst VIP2.


Note      Only 60-nanosecond (ns) DRAM SIMMs should be used. A Cisco part number appears on the SIMMs.



To prevent ESD damage, handle SIMMs by the card edges only (see Figure 8). Place removed SIMMs on an antistatic mat and store them in an antistatic container.
Removing SIMMs

Follow these steps to remove the existing SIMMs:


Step 1   Follow the appropriate steps (in reverse order) in the "Installation Procedure" section to remove the RSM/VIP2 from the switch (do not disconnect the modules from each other).

Step 2   Place the RSM/VIP2 on an antistatic mat or pad and ensure that you are wearing an antistatic device, such as a wrist strap. Position the RSM/VIP2 so that the bus connector is toward you—opposite of the position shown in Figure 6.

Step 3   Locate the SIMMs. The DRAM SIMMs occupy sockets U3 and U7 (see Figure 6).


Figure 6   Location of DRAM SIMMs on Catalyst VIP2


Step 4   Release the spring clips from the SIMM that you want to remove and release the SIMM from the socket (see Figure 7).


Figure 7   Releasing the SIMM Spring Clips


Step 5   When both ends of the SIMM are released from the socket, grasp the ends of the SIMM with your thumb and forefinger and pull the SIMM completely out of the socket. Handle the edges of the SIMM only; avoid touching the memory modules, pins, or the metal traces or fingers, along the socket edge.

Step 6   Place the SIMM in an antistatic container to protect it from ESD damage.

Step 7   Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the remaining SIMM, as required for this replacement.

This completes the SIMM removal procedure. Proceed to the next section to install the new SIMMs.

Installing New SIMMs

SIMMs are sensitive components that are susceptible to ESD damage. Handle SIMMs by the edges only; avoid touching the memory modules, pins, or traces (the metal fingers along the connector edge of the SIMM). (See Figure 8.)


Figure 8   Handling a SIMM



To prevent ESD damage, handle SIMMs as shown in Figure 8.

Follow these steps to install the new SIMMs:


Step 1   With the Catalyst VIP2 in the same orientation as the previous procedure (the bus connector toward you), you are going to install the first SIMM in the socket farthest from you. Then you will install the last SIMM in the socket closest to you.

Step 2   Remove a new SIMM from the antistatic container.

Step 3   Hold the SIMM component side up, with the connector edge (the metal fingers) closest to you.

Step 4   Hold the sides of the SIMM between your thumb and middle finger, with your forefinger against the far edge, opposite the connector edge (see Figure 8).

Step 5   Tilt the SIMM to approximately the same angle as the socket and insert the connector edge into the socket.


When inserting SIMMs, use firm but not excessive pressure. If you damage a socket, you will have to return the Catalyst VIP2 to the factory for repair.

Step 6   Gently push the SIMM into the socket until the spring clips snap over the ends of the SIMM. If necessary, rock the SIMM gently back and forth to seat it properly.

Step 7   Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the remaining SIMMs.

Step 8   When both SIMMs are installed, check all four alignment holes (two on each SIMM) and ensure that the spring retainer is visible. If it is not, the SIMM is not seated properly. If any SIMM appears misaligned, carefully remove it and reseat it in the socket. Push the SIMM firmly back into the socket until the retainer springs snap into place.

This completes the DRAM SIMM replacement procedure. To replace the Catalyst VIP2 SRAM DIMM, proceed to the "Replacing the Catalyst VIP2 SRAM DIMM" section. If you are only replacing the DRAM SIMM, go to the "Installation Procedure" section to reinstall the RSM/VIP2 in the chassis; then restart the system for an installation check. The installation check is provided in the "Checking a DRAM and SRAM Upgrade" section.

Replacing the Catalyst VIP2 SRAM DIMM

The SRAM on the Catalyst VIP2 is contained in a DIMM and located in socket U6 (see Figure 6 on page 22). Depending on your system configuration, a memory upgrade might be required. Also, if a system problem is determined to be caused by the DIMM, a DIMM replacement might be required. Use the following procedures to replace the SRAM DIMM on your Catalyst VIP2.


Note      Only a 12-ns SRAM DIMM should be used. A Cisco manufacturing part number appears on the DIMM.



To prevent ESD damage, handle the DIMM by the edges only. Place a removed DIMM on an antistatic mat and store it in an antistatic container.
Removing the DIMM

Follow these steps to remove the existing DIMM:


Step 1   Follow the appropriate steps (in reverse order) in the "Installation Procedure" section to remove the RSM/VIP2 from the switch (do not disconnect the modules from each other).

Step 2   Place the RSM/VIP2 on an antistatic mat or pad, and ensure that you are wearing an antistatic device, such as a wrist strap. Position the RSM/VIP2 so that the bus connector faces away from you.

Step 3   Locate the DIMM. The SRAM DIMM occupies socket U6 (see Figure 6).

Step 4   Locate the release lever on the DIMM socket (see circle in Figure 9) and release the DIMM from the socket as shown.

Step 5   When one end of the DIMM is released from the socket (see Figure 9), grasp the ends of the DIMM with your thumb and forefinger and pull the DIMM completely out of the socket. Handle the edges of the DIMM only (see Figure 10).


Figure 9   Releasing the SRAM DIMM


Step 6   Place the DIMM in an antistatic container to protect it from ESD damage.

This completes the DIMM removal procedure. Proceed to the next section to install the new DIMM.

Installing a New DIMM

The DIMM is a sensitive component that is susceptible to ESD damage. Handle the DIMM by the edges only; avoid touching the memory modules, pins, or traces (the metal fingers along the connector edge of the DIMM). (See Figure 10.)


Figure 10   Handling an SRAM DIMM



To prevent ESD damage, handle the DIMM as shown in Figure 10.

Follow these steps to install the new DIMM:


Step 1   With the Catalyst VIP2 in the same orientation as the previous procedure (the bus connector faces away from you), you will install the DIMM in socket U6.

Step 2   Remove the new DIMM from the antistatic container.

Step 3   Hold the DIMM component side up, with the connector edge (the metal fingers) down (see Figure 10). Hold the sides of the DIMM between your thumb and middle finger.

Step 4   Tilt the DIMM to approximately the same an angle as the socket and insert the connector edge into the socket. Note the two notches (keys) on the connector edge of the DIMM (see Figure 10). These keys are intended to assure correct orientation of the DIMM in the socket.


When inserting the DIMM, use firm but not excessive pressure. If you damage a socket, you will have to return the Catalyst VIP2 to the factory for repair.

Step 5   Note the orientation of the socket key on the SRAM DIMM and the DIMM socket and gently push the DIMM into the socket until the release lever is flush against the side of the DIMM socket (see Figure 11) and the DIMM's edge connector is fully inserted. If necessary, rock the DIMM gently back and forth to seat it properly.


Figure 11   Installing and SRAM DIMM in the Socket


Step 6   When the DIMM is installed, check that the release lever is flush against the side of the DIMM socket (see Figure 11). If it is not, the DIMM might not be seated properly. If the DIMM appears misaligned, carefully remove it according to the removal procedure, and reseat it in the socket. Push the DIMM firmly back into the socket until the release lever is flush against the side of the DIMM socket.

This completes the DIMM replacement procedure.

Proceed to the "Installation Procedure" section to replace the RSM/VIP2 in the chassis; then restart the system for an installation check. The installation check is provided in the "Checking a DRAM and SRAM Upgrade" section.

Checking a DRAM and SRAM Upgrade

If, after a DRAM or SRAM upgrade or replacement, the system fails to boot properly, or if the console terminal displays a checksum or memory error, check the following:

  • Ensure that all SIMMs (and the DIMM) are installed correctly. If necessary, shut down the system and remove the RSM/VIP2. Check the SIMMs (and the DIMM) by looking straight down on them and then at eye level. The SIMMs (and the DIMM) should be aligned at the same angle and the same height when properly installed. If a SIMM (or DIMM) appears to stick out or rest in the socket at a different angle from the others, remove it and reinsert it. Then replace the RSM/VIP2 and reboot the system for another installation check.
  • Each DRAM SIMM socket must contain SIMMs of the same size and speed or the system will not operate. SIMMs must be 70 ns or faster. The speed is silkscreened along one edge of the SIMM.

Refer to the "Checking the RSM/VIP2 Installation" section, as required. If after several attempts the system fails to restart properly, contact a service representative for assistance. Before you call, note any error messages, unusual LED states, or other indications that might help solve the problem.

Installing or Replacing a Catalyst VIP2 Port Adapter

This section provides procedures to install or replace Catalyst VIP2 port adapters.

Each port adapter circuit board mounts to a metal carrier and is sensitive to ESD damage. The following procedures should be performed by a Cisco-certified service provider only. While the RSM/VIP2 combination supports online insertion and removal (OIR), individual port adapters do not. To replace port adapters, you must first remove the RSM/VIP2 from the chassis, and then install or replace port adapters, as required. If a blank port adapter is installed in the Catalyst VIP2 in which you want to install a new port adapter, you must first remove the RSM/VIP2 from the chassis, and then remove the blank port adapter.

When only one port adapter is installed in a Catalyst VIP2 , a blank port adapter must fill the empty slot to allow the Catalyst VIP2 and switch chassis to conform to EMI emissions requirements, and to permit proper airflow through the chassis. If you plan to install a new port adapter, you must first remove the blank port adapter.


To prevent interface reconfiguration requirements, you should replace a port adapter with the same type of port adapter you removed, but this is not a requirement.

Follow this procedure to remove and replace any type of port adapter on the Catalyst VIP2:


Step 1   Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap between you and an unfinished chassis surface.


Note      If you want to install a new port adapter on a Catalyst VIP2 with a single port adapter, you must first remove the blank port adapter from the port adapter slot in which you want to install the new port adapter.


Step 2   For a new port adapter installation or a port adapter replacement, first disconnect any interface cables from the ports on the front of the port adapter, although, this is not required. You can remove Catalyst VIP2s with cables attached; however, we do not recommend it.

Step 3   Follow the appropriate steps (in reverse order) in the "Installation Procedure" section to remove the RSM/VIP2 from the switch.

Step 4   Place the removed RSM/VIP2 on an antistatic mat.

Step 5   Locate the screw at the rear of the port adapter (or blank port adapter) to be replaced (see Figure 12). This screw secures the port adapter (or blank port adapter) to its slot.


Figure 12   Location of Port Adapter Screw, Partial Port Adapter View


Step 6   Remove the screw that secures the port adapter (or blank port adapter).

Step 7   With the screw removed, grasp the handle on the front of the port adapter (or blank port adapter) and carefully pull it out of its slot, away from the edge connector at the rear of the slot (see Figure 13).


Figure 13   Pulling a Port Adapter Out of a Slot, Partial Port Adapter View


Step 8   If you removed a port adapter, place it in an antistatic container for safe storage or shipment back to the factory. If you removed a blank port adapter, no special handling is required; however, store the blank port adapter for potential future use.

Step 9   Remove the new port adapter from its antistatic container and position it at the opening of the slot (see Figure 13).


To prevent jamming the carrier between the upper and lower edges of the port adapter slot, and to assure that the edge connector at the rear of the port adapter mates with the connector at the rear of the port adapter slot, make certain that the leading edges of the carrier are between the upper and lower slot edges, as shown in the cutaway in Figure 13.

Figure 14   Removing a Port Adapter


Step 10   Before you begin to insert the new port adapter in its slot, verify that the port adapter carrier should be between the upper and lower slot edges, as shown in Figure 13. Do not jam the carrier between the slot edges.


To ensure a positive ground attachment between the port adapter carrier and the Catalyst VIP2 motherboard and port adapter slot, and to ensure that the connectors at the rear of the port adapter and slot mate properly, the carrier must be between the upper and lower slot edges, as shown in Figure 13.

Step 11   Carefully slide the new port adapter into the port adapter slot until the connector on the port adapter completely mates with the connector on the motherboard.


Figure 15   Aligning the Carrier Edge with Upper and Lower Slot Edges, Partial View


Step 12   Replace the screw in the rear of the port adapter slot (see Figure 12 for its location). Do not overtighten this screw.

Step 13   To replace the RSM/VIP2 in the chassis, follow the steps in the "Installation Procedure" section.

Step 14   If disconnected, reconnect the interface cables to the interface processor.

This completes the procedure for installing a new port adapter or replacing a port adapter.

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