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Note You can find the most current Cisco IOS documentation on CCO. These electronic documents may contain updates and modifications made after the hardcopy documents were printed. |
These release notes for Cisco AS5300 universal access servers support Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6). These release notes are updated to describe new memory requirements, hardware support, software platform deferrals, and changes to the microcode or modem code and related documents.
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Cisco IOS Release 12.1, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 that accompanies these release notes. 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 on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
These release notes describe the following topics:
The Cisco AS5300 is a versatile data communications platform that performs two functions in a single modular chassis depending on the installed feature cards and IOS images:
The remote access server is intended for Internet service providers (ISPs), telecommunications carriers, and other service providers that offer managed Internet connections and medium to large sites that provide both digital and analog access to users on an enterprise network. By terminating both analog and digital calls on the same chassis simultaneously, the access server provides a clear, simple, and easy migration path from analog dial access services to digital dial access services.
The Cisco AS5300/Voice Gateway is a versatile data communications platform that provides the functions of an access server, router, and digital modem(s) in a single modular chassis. The Cisco AS5300 includes three feature card slots: one holds a T1/E1/PRI feature card, and the other two support modem feature cards or voice digital signal processor (DSP) feature cards. When equipped with modem cards, the Cisco AS5300 serves as a remote access concentrator for dial-up (modem or ISDN) Internet access. When equipped with voice feature cards and Voice IOS, the Cisco AS5300/Voice Gateway serves as a voice (VoIP) gateway. By using one slot for modems and the other for voice DSPs, the Cisco AS5300 can serve in both capacities. Modem, voice, or fax calls are routed to the appropriate cards/resources via Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS).
For information on new features and Cisco IOS commands supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6), see the "New and Changed Information" section and the "Related Documentation" section.
This section describes the system requirements for Cisco IOS Release12.1:
Table 1 lists the memory recommendations for the Cisco AS5300.
| Feature Set | Image Name | Flash Memory Recommended | DRAM Memory Recommended | Runs From |
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IP | c5300-i-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP Plus | c5300-is-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP Plus IPSec 56 | c5300-is56i-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP Plus IPSec 3DES | c5300-ik2s-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP/IPX/AT/DEC | c5300-d-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
IP/IPX/AT/DEC Plus | c5300-ds-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
Enterprise | c5300-j-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
Enterprise Plus | c5300-js-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
Enterprise Plus IPSec 56 | c5300-js56i-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
Enterprise Plus IPSec 3DES | c5300-jk2s-mz | 16 MB | 64 MB | RAM |
Cisco IOS Release 12.1 supports the Cisco AS5300.
For detailed descriptions of the new hardware features, see the "New and Changed Information" section. Table 2 lists the interfaces supported by the Cisco AS5300.
| Interface and Modem Cards | Product Description | In1 |
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| Interface Cards | Ethernet RJ-45 (included w/ unit) |
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Channelized T1 (4 ports) without serial support |
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Channelized T1 (8 ports) with 4 serial ports |
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| Interface Cards (continued) | HMM/48 channel |
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60-Channel, TI C549-based VoIP feature card |
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24-Channel, TI C542-based VoIP feature card |
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48-Channel, TI C542-based VoIP feature card |
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| Modem Cards | MICA modems |
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To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco AS5300, log in to the Cisco AS5300 and enter the show version EXEC command:
router> show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 12.1 Software c5300-i-mz, Version 12.1(6), 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/pd/iosw/prodlit/957_pp.htm
Microcode software images are bundled with the system software image—with the exception of the Channel Interface Processor (CIP) microcode (all system software images). Bundling eliminates the need to store separate microcode images. When the router starts, the system software unpacks the microcode software bundle and loads the proper software on all the interface processor boards. Table 3 lists the current microcode versions for the Cisco AS5300.
You could have received a later version of modem code than the one bundled with the Cisco IOS software. The modem code in Flash memory is mapped to the modems. Unless you fully understand how Cisco IOS software uses modem code, it is important to keep the factory configuration.
The modem code release notes are on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
On CCO at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Access Servers and Access Routers: Firmware and Portware Information
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Firmware and Portware Information
| Modem Module | Current Bundled Modem Code Version | Minimum Version Required |
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Microcom modems | Microcom Version 5.1.20 | 12.0(5)T and later |
MICA modems | MICA portware Version 2.7.1.0 | 12.0(5)T and later |
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 4 lists the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco AS5300 in Cisco IOS Release 12.1 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. |
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| IP | IP Plus | IP Plus IPsec 56 | IP Plus IPsec 3DES | Desk- top | Desk- top Plus | Enter- prise | Enter-prise Plus | Enter- prise Plus IPsec 56 | Enter- prise Plus IPsec 56 3DES | |
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Selecting AAA Server Groups Based on DNIS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Extended Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (ESMTP) Accounting in Store and Forward Fax | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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H.323 Version 2 Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Easy IP (Phase 2) DHCP Server | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Asynchronous Serial Traffic over UDP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Subnetwork Bandwidth Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CLI String Search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Parse Bookmarks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dynamic Multiple Encaps for Dial-in over ISDN | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ISDN LAPB-TA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
L2TP Dialout | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Large Scale Dialout | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SS7 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Cisco SNMP Version 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CNS Client for Cisco IOS Software | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CNS client for IOS 12.05(t) (aka IPSec Policy Agent II) | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ISDN MIB RFC 2127 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Mulitcast Routing Monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Process MIB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Time-Based Access Lists Using Time Ranges | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Debit Card Accounting and New RADIUS Attributes for IP Telephony | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Voice over IP Q.SIG Network Transparency for Cisco AS5300 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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BERT/TDM Enhancements for Cisco AS5300 8PRI/4T Cards | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Enhanced IVR | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Service Provider Features for Voice over IP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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IPsec with Triple-DES | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
High-Density Voice over IP for Cisco AS5300/Voice Gateway | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interactive Voice Response for Cisco Access | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Resource Pool Management Server | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Resource Pool Management with Direct Remote Services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Open Settlements Protocol (OSP) for IP Telephony | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Voice over IP | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The following sections list the new hardware and software feature categories supported by the Cisco AS5300 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1. These categories are broken down into features in Table 4.
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, Login to CCO and click Software Center: Network Mgmt Products: Cisco Network Management Toolkit: Cisco MIB.
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 5.
| 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. |
The following section contains important notes about Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6) that can apply to the Cisco AS5300.
A defect in multiple releases of Cisco IOS software will cause a Cisco router or switch to halt and reload if the IOS HTTP service is enabled, browsing to http://router-ip/anytext?/ is attempted, and the enable password is supplied when requested. This defect can be exploited to produce a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability, identified as Cisco bug ID CSCdr91706, affects virtually all mainstream Cisco routers and switches running Cisco IOS software releases 12.0 through 12.1, inclusive. This is not the same defect as CSCdr36952.
The vulnerability has been corrected and Cisco is making fixed releases available for free to replace all affected IOS releases. Customers are urged to upgrade to releases that are not vulnerable to this defect as shown in detail below.
This vulnerability can only be exploited if the enable password is known or not set.
You are strongly encouraged to read the complete advisory, which is available at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/ioshttpserverquery-pub.shtml.
The ppp ipcp command, which supplies Domain Name System (DNS) or Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) addresses during IP Control Protocol (IPCP) negotiation, has been enhanced with the reject and accept keywords. These keywords allow enabling or disabling support for the Microsoft IPCP extensions defined by RFC 1877.
Caveats describe unexpected behavior in Cisco IOS software releases. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats; severity 2 caveats are less serious. Severity 3 caveats are moderate caveats, and only select severity 3 caveats are included in the caveats document.
For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1, see Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1, which lists severity 1 and 2 caveats and select severity 3 caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 and is 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 caveat listed in this section are open in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6).
The caveat listed in this section is resolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6).
Invalid information element contents
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco AS5300. These documents consist of hardware and software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, and other documents.
Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents.
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. |
These documents are available for the Cisco AS5300 on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
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 6 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.1 software documentation set, which is available in electronic form and in printed form if so 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 | Chapter Topics |
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| Configuration Fundamentals Overview |
| Transparent Bridging |
| X.25 over ISDN |
| Interface Configuration Overview |
| IP Overview |
| AppleTalk |
| Network Protocols Overview |
| AAA Security Services |
| Switching Services |
| Wide-Area Network Overview |
| Voice over IP |
| Policy-Based Routing |
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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 latest 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. |
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