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Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P Software Feature Packs—Cisco AS5300 Access Servers

Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P Software Feature Packs—Cisco AS5300 Access Servers

January 26, 1998

These release notes discuss the Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P feature packs for Cisco AS5300 access servers. These are the product numbers for the supported feature packs:

Note The feature packs discussed here contain Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P software images and Router Software Loader (RSL) Version 6.0.
Note Before running RSL, read the sections "Modem Code Alert" and "Installation Tips".

These release notes contain the following sections:

What is a Feature Pack?

The heart of a Cisco IOS software feature pack is a CD-ROM that contains a software image and Router Software Loader (RSL), a Windows 95 application that loads the image onto the access server/router. Each Cisco IOS Release 11.2 feature pack CD contains one feature set. For users without Windows 95, images can also be loaded with a Trivial File Transfer Protocol server application, as explained in these release notes.

Each Cisco IOS Release 11.2 software feature pack box contains the following:

Cisco Feature Pack Description

This section describes the Cisco feature packs, listing the software feature sets comprising each feature pack. You can use this information to identify your feature pack set in conjunction with the corresponding information provided in Table 3 in the section "Cisco IOS Release 11.2 Feature Sets". Table 3 identifies which features are supported for a feature set on a specific platform.

Note RSL Version 6.0, contained in every Cisco IOS Release 11.2 software feature pack, supports Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Token Ring interfaces.

Software Feature Packs

This section includes two tables: Table 1, describes each feature pack image, including a brief description of each feature set, the UNIX and DOS filenames of the images, and the memory required to run each feature set on the Cisco AS5300 access server. Table 2 lists the memory delivered by default and the memory upgrades available.

You can use Table 1 to identify the memory required for your configuration based on the image you run. You can then check this against Table 2 to determine how much memory is available on the access server as the factory default and the upgrades that you can obtain to satisfy your requirements.


Table 1: Cisco Feature Pack Image Filenames and Memory Requirements
Model No. CD-ROM Title Image Included and Image Name (UNIX) Image Name (DOS) Flash Memory Req'd Main Memory Req'd Boot Flash Memory Req'd Shared Memory Req'd RSL Installer Description

CD53-C-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 IP Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

IP

c5300-i-mz.112-10a.P1

80226910

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 IP feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-CP-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 IP Plus Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

IP Plus

c5300-is-mz.112-10a.P1

80227410

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 IP Plus feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-B-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Desktop Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Desktop

c5300-d-mz.112-10a.P1

80227210

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Desktop feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-BP-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Desktop Plus Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Desktop Plus

c5300-ds-mz.112-10a.P1

80227310

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Desktop Plus feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-A-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Enterprise

c5300-j-mz.112-10a.P1

80227010

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise feature set 11.2(10a)P1

CD53-AP-11.2=

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise Plus Feature Pack Release 11.2(10)P

Enterprise Plus

c5300-js-mz.112-10a.P1

80227110

8 MB

32 MB

4 MB

16 MB

Cisco AS5300 Enterprise Plus feature set 11.2(10a)P1

Table 2 lists factory default memory and the upgrade options that are available.


Table 2: Cisco AS5300 Memory and Upgrade Options
Feature Set Required Flash Memory Boot Flash Upgrade Option Required DRAM Memory Main DRAM Upgrade Option

IP

8 MB Flash

MEM-8BF-AS53 (from 4 MB to 8 MB)

32 MB DRAM

MEM-64M-AS53 (from 32 MB to 64 MB)

IP/Plus

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Desktop

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Desktop Plus

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Enterprise

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Enterprise Plus

8 MB Flash

32 MB DRAM

Modem Code Alert

Caution Your access server might contain modem code that needs to be saved before RSL erases the contents of Flash memory as part of the image load process.

Take the following steps to save the contents of Flash memory:

Step 1   Insert the Router Software Loader CD-ROM in your PC.

Step 2   Run the RSL application.

Step 3   At the first screen, cancel from the Connect Wizard.

Step 4   At the next screen, select the Settings menu and then the Options menu item. Make sure Always backup images(s) before erasing is selected, and specify a backup directory on your PC.

Step 5   Continue with the RSL application as described in the Getting Started with the Router Software Loader booklet.

Note Modem code can exist in Flash memory for a variety of reasons. One reason is the factory might have copied a version of modem code later than the one bundled with Cisco IOS software. Another reason is that, in a previously installed system, modem code might have been copied to Flash memory during another procedure, for example, the addition of a new modem module carrier card.

Because RSL erases data in the first Flash memory partition, we recommend that you prepare your access server for future software upgrades by creating two partitions. When you download new firmware or portware in the future, remember to copy it to the second partition.

The following steps provide an example of creating two Flash memory partitions:

Step 1   Enter configuration mode on your access server:

as5300> enable Password: <password> as5300# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. as5300(config)#

Step 2   Enter the partition flash command at the configuration mode prompt. You can partition the system Flash into eight segments and divide the system Flash RAM into equal or unequal segments. In the following example, the system Flash is partitioned into two equal segments.

      as5300(config)#partition flash 2

Step 3   Return to enable mode.

      as5300(config)#Ctrl-Z

Step 4   Enter the show version command for verification of your changes:

      as5300#show version Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) 5300 Software (C5300-I-M), Version 11.2(10a)P, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) Copyright (c) 1986-1997 by cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Wed 03-Dec-97 06:55 by ccai Image text-base: 0x600088F0, data-base: 0x6043E000 ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 11.2(19970311:165032) [rmeadows-easy 116], INTERIM SOFTWARE BOOTFLASH: 5300 Software (C5300-BOOT-M), Version 11.2(0.10.0), CISCO DEVELOPMENT TEST VERSION as5300 uptime is 3 hours, 36 minutes System restarted by reload System image file is "flash:57199410.bin", booted via flash Host configuration file is "rsl-as5300-startup.cfg", booted via tftp from 171.68.220.150 cisco AS5300 (R4K) processor (revision A.04) with 32768K/8192K bytes of memory. Processor board ID 04614948 R4700 processor, Implementation 33, Revision 1.0 (512KB Level 2 Cache) Channelized E1, Version 1.0. Bridging software. X.25 software, Version 2.0, NET2, BFE and GOSIP compliant. Primary Rate ISDN software, Version 1.0. Backplane revision 1 Manufacture Cookie is not programmed. 1 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 1 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) 48 terminal line(s) 4 Channelized E1/PRI port(s) 128K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory. 8192K bytes of processor board System flash partition 1 (Read/Write) 8192K bytes of processor board System flash partition 2 (Read/Write) 4096K bytes of processor board Boot flash (Read/Write) Configuration register is 0x2102

In the above example, the system Flash has two partitions of 8 MB and 8 MB.

Step 5   Write your changes to memory by entering the write command:

as5300# write Building configuration... [OK]

Step 6   Reboot the access server:

as5300# reload

Step 7   Enter yes when prompted to proceed with the reload:

Proceed with reload? [confirm] yes

Step 8   After the reload messages are complete, enter the show flash command to view your changes:

as5300# show flash System flash directory, partition 1: File Length Name/status 1 2751436 57199410.bin [2751500 bytes used, 5637108 available, 8388608 total] 8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write) System flash directory, partition 2: No files in System flash [0 bytes used, 8388608 available, 4194304 total] 8192K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write) as5300#

Modem Code Information

Cisco IOS software controls the version of modem code (firmware and portware) used by modems on the 12- and 6-port modules. You can accept this firmware/portware version, or you can download another version of modem code. Unless you are familiar with Cisco AS5300 modem code, we recommend that you accept the default and not attempt to download another version.

Because you have the option of overriding the firmware and portware selected by Cisco IOS software, the following information provides some factors to consider before you manually download another version of modem code:

Note This feature pack contains Cisco IOS Release 11.2(10)P, which is bundled with Microcom firmware version 3.1.30 and MICA portware version 2.0.1.7.
  Other firmware/portware versions can exist in the access server's Flash memory. The last copy command determines which version of firmware or portware is mapped to the modems.

For detailed information about Microcom firmware download, refer to the "Modem Code" section in Installing 56K 12-Port Modem Modules in Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Servers. For general information about firmware and portware download, refer to the appendix "Managing Modems" in the Cisco AS5300 Access Server Software Configuration Guide.

Note All customer documentation is available on the Documentation CD shipped with your feature pack. In addition, the most current version of a document is available on the Web at http://www.cisco.com.

Installation Tips

This section describes several solutions to problems you might encounter when using RSL. These solutions are additions to the RSL online help.

Recovering from a Connection Error

This installation tip provides a possible recovery solution in the event that you are unable to connect to your access server or router. You can skip this section unless you are experiencing a connection error.

In some cases, you might receive the following error message while connecting to the target access server:

"Failed to configure the router to enable the Cisco IOS software image and configuration file upload and download operations. You may want to check the router to make sure that the selected interface exists."

If you encounter this message, try increasing the Short Timeout value, which is set to 25 seconds, in the Options dialog box, especially if one of the following situations applies:

Note Increasing the Short Timeout value may increase the time it takes for RSL to connect to the target access server.

Restoring the Startup Configuration

In some cases, RSL is unable to restore the startup configuration. If this happens, take the following steps:

Step 1   Ensure that all cables are properly attached to both the access server and the PC.

Step 2   Restart RSL and connect using the Preconfigured router option.

Step 3   When asked if you want to overwrite the existing startup configuration file, choose NO.

Step 4   When asked if you want to continue, choose YES.

Step 5   When connected, select Download Router Configuration in the Router Software Loader dialog box.

Step 6   Select the appropriate file, and click Copy configuration to the router's nonvolatile memory.

The access server should now contain the startup configuration it had before the initial RSL connection. You can now exit RSL.

Note In the previous situation, the access server's configuration register (config-register 0xnnnn) is not restored.
Note If you enter Ctrl-Alt-Delete to terminate RSL, the access server's configuration and configuration register are not restored. However, in this case the configuration file is not deleted from the PC, so it can be restored using the previous steps.

Helpful Hints

The following information about RSL operations can help you with the installation process:

Cisco IOS Release 11.2 Feature Sets

Table 3 shows specific features supported in Cisco IOS Release 11.2 for Cisco AS5300 access servers. The table uses these conventions to identify features:

Installing the Software Image Using a TFTP or RCP Application

The Router Software Loader application contained on the feature pack CD-ROM is designed to work with a PC running Microsoft Windows 95. The booklet included with the CD-ROM explains how to perform this simple and recommended install process. However, an alternative is available using a TFTP or RCP server application to install router software.

For information about how to use TFTP or RCP, see the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/relnote/fprn/loadswfp.htm.

Related Documentation

For a list of documentation related to the AS5300, refer to the Release Notes for the Cisco AS5300 for Cisco IOS Release 11.2P.

Release notes and other Cisco documentation are on the Documentation CD-ROM that is included with your feature pack, and at Cisco Connection Online (CCO) on the World Wide Web.

On the Documentation CD-ROM, the path for Cisco IOS documentation is as follows:

On CCO, http://www.cisco.com/, the path is as follows:

Online documentation for Release 11.2 includes:

The Cisco IOS software documentation for Cisco IOS Release 11.2 is divided into eight modules. There are also supporting documents. Each documentation module consists of two books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. The Cisco IOS documentation set consists of the following books and chapter topics:

Books Chapter Topics

  • Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide

  • Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference

Access Server and Router Product Overview

User Interface

System Images and Configuration Files

Using ClickStart, AutoInstall, and Setup

Interfaces

System Management

  • Security Configuration Guide

  • Security Command Reference

Network Access Security

Terminal Access Security

Accounting and Billing

Traffic Filters

Controlling Router Access

Network Data Encryption with Router Authentication

  • Access Services Configuration Guide

  • Access Services Command Reference

Terminal Lines and Modem Support

Network Connections

AppleTalk Remote Access

SLIP and PPP

XRemote

LAT

Telnet

TN3270

Protocol Translation

Configuring Modem Support and Chat Scripts

X.3 PAD

Regular Expressions

  • Wide-Area Networking Configuration Guide

  • Wide-Area Networking Command Reference

ATM

Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR)

Frame Relay

ISDN

LANE

PPP for Wide-Area Networking

SMDS

X.25 and LAPB

  • Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 1

  • Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 1

IP

IP Routing

  • Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 2

  • Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 2

AppleTalk

Novell IPX

  • Network Protocols Configuration Guide, Part 3

  • Network Protocols Command Reference, Part 3

Apollo Domain

Banyan VINES

DECnet

ISO CLNS

XNS

  • Bridging and IBM Networking Configuration Guide

  • Bridging and IBM Networking Command Reference

Transparent Bridging

Source-Route Bridging

Remote Source-Route Bridging

DLSw+

STUN and BSTUN

LLC2 and SDLC

IBM Network Media Translation

DSPU and SNA Service Point Support

SNA Frame Relay Access Support

APPN

NCIA Client/Server Topologies

IBM Channel Attach

Supporting documents:

  • Cisco IOS Software Command Summary

  • Access Services Quick Configuration Guide

  • System Error Messages

  • Debug Command Reference

  • Cisco Management Information Base (MIB) User Quick Reference

Cisco Connection Online

Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Maintenance customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional information and services.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.

CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

For a copy of CCO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), contact cco-help@cisco.com. For additional information, contact cco-team@cisco.com.

Note If you are a network administrator and need personal technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract, contact Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 800 553-2447, 408 526-7209, or tac@cisco.com. To obtain general information about Cisco Systems, Cisco products, or upgrades, contact 800 553-6387, 408 526-7208, or cs-rep@cisco.com.

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