Cisco RSP7000 User manual

Brand: Cisco

Model: RSP7000

Category: Routers

Type: User manual

Doc. No.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

7000 Series Route Switch Processor (RSP7000)

Installation and Conﬁguration in

the Cisco 7000 Series Routers

78-2561-01

Product Numbers: RSP7000=, MEM-RSP-FLC8M=, MEM-RSP-FLC16M=,

MEM-RSP-FLC20M=, MEM-RSP-8M=, MEM-RSP-16M, MEM-RSP-24M,

MEM-RSP-32M(=), MEM-RSP-64M(=), and MEM-RSP-128M(=)

This document discusses the 7000 Series Route Switch Processor (RSP7000), which is a new main

processor module for the Cisco 7000 series routers: the Cisco 7000 and the Cisco 7010. The

RSP7000 combines all of the switched routing and high-speed switching functions required by the

Cisco 7000 series routers. (Refer to the section “What Is the RSP7000?” on page 3.)

The RSP7000 requires that your Cisco 7000 series router is running Cisco Internetwork Operating

System (Cisco IOS) Release 10.3(9), or later, Release 11.0(6), or later, or Release 11.1(1) or later.

Caution Using the RSP7000 in your Cisco 7000 series router might require that some currently

installed interface processors be upgraded to speciﬁc, compatible hardware versions; otherwise,

error messages and erratic system behavior might result. You can use the show diag command to

see which interface processors in your system need this hardware upgrade. For a complete list of the

potentially affected interface processors, their required hardware versions, and information on

upgrading your affected interface processors, refer to the document Verifying Interface Processor

Compatibility with the Cisco 7500 Series Investment Protection Program (IPP), Document

Number 78-2077-xx, where xx refers to the latest version of this document.

Document Contents

Following are the sections in this document:

• Product Descriptions, page 2

• Installation Prerequisites, page 7

• Installation Procedures, page 18

• Troubleshooting the Installation, page 23

• Reference Information, page 28

• Cisco Information Online, page 47

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Product Descriptions

This section describes the Cisco 7000 and Cisco 7010 routers, and the RSP7000.

What Is the Cisco 7000?

The Cisco 7000 is a seven-slot router chassis, which uses the new RSP7000 (and the 7000 Chassis

Interface [RSP7000CI]). The Cisco 7000 provides up to ﬁve interface processor slots, and can

accommodate the following CxBus-based interface processors: Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Token Ring,

Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), channel attachment, multichannel, serial, and so forth. The

7000 RSP and interface processors are keyed with guides on the backplane to prevent them from

being fully inserted in the wrong slot.

Figure 1 shows the rear of the Cisco 7000 router. In the Cisco 7000, slot 5 (7000 RSP slot shown in

Figure 1) is reserved for the RSP7000, which contains the system processor and performs packet

switching functions, and slot 6 (7000 CI slot shown in Figure 1) is reserved for the RSP7000CI

board, which contains all of the environmental monitoring functions for the Cisco 7000. The

remaining ﬁve slots (slots 0 through 4) are for interface processors.

Figure 1 Cisco 7000 with RSP7000 and RSP7000CI Installed

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Interface processor slots 0

3 4 RSP

7000

slot 5

RSP

7000CI

slot 6

Upper

power supply

Lower

power supply

DC FAIL

AC POWER

DC FAIL

AC POWER

Captive

installation screw

Captive

installation screw

EJECT

SLOT 0

SLOT 1

NORMAL

CPU HALT

RESET

AUX.

CONSOLE

ROUTE SWITCH PROCESSOR

ENABLE

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What Is the Cisco 7010?

The Cisco 7010 is a ﬁve-slot chassis, which uses the new RSP7000 (and the RSP7000CI), and

provides up to three interface processor slots that can accommodate the following CxBus-based

interface processors: Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Token Ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI),

channel attachment, multichannel, serial, and so forth. The processor and interface processors are

keyed with guides on the backplane to prevent them from being fully inserted in the wrong slot.

Figure 2 shows the rear of the Cisco 7010 router. In the Cisco 7010, slot 3 (7000 RSP slot shown in

Figure 2) is reserved for the RSP7000, which contains the system processor and performs packet

switching functions, and slot 4 (7000 CI slot shown in Figure 2) is reserved for the RSP7000CI

board, which contains all of the environmental monitoring functions for the Cisco 7010. The

remaining three slots (slots 0 through 2) are for interface processors.

Figure 2 Cisco 7010 with RSP7000 and RSP7000CI Installed

What Is the RSP7000?

The RSP7000 is a new main system processor module for the Cisco 7000 series routers. It combines

all of the switched routing and high-speed switching functions of the separate Route Processor (RP)

and Switch Processor (SP), which are used in the Cisco 7000 series routers, but with improved

performance on a single processor module. The RSP7000 contains the central processing unit (CPU)

and most of the memory components for the Cisco 7000 series routers. You must install the

RSP7000 in the appropriate chassis’ 7000 RSP slot. (See Figure 1, on page 2, for the Cisco 7000, or

Figure 2 for the Cisco 7010.)

Note For the RSP7000 to operate properly, the Cisco 7000 and Cisco 7010 chassis must also be

conﬁgured with the RSP7000CI.

The Cisco IOS images reside in Flash memory, which is located either on the RSP7000, in the form

of a single in-line memory module (SIMM), or on up to two Personal Computer Memory Card

International Association (PCMCIA) cards (called Flash memory cards) that insert in the two

PCMCIA slots (slot 0 and slot 1) on the front of the RSP7000. (See Figure 9.)

H5874

RSP7000CI slot 4

RSP7000 slot 3

Interface processor slot 1

DC OK LED

Power switch

Chassis ground

screw

Power receptacle

Interface processor slot 2

Interface processor slot 0

AC-input power supply

EJECT

SLOT 0

SLOT 1

NORMAL

CPU HALT

RESET

AUX.

CONSOLE

ROUTE SWITCH PROCESSOR

ENABLE

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Product Descriptions

Storing the Cisco IOS images in Flash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded

Cisco IOS images remotely or from software images resident in the RSP7000 Flash memory,

without having to remove and replace read-only memory (ROM) devices.

Note The RSP7000 uses a software-controlled conﬁguration register. There are no

user-conﬁgurable jumpers on the RSP7000.

The RSP7000 contains the following components:

• Mips R4600 Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) processor, used for the CPU (The CPU

runs at an external clock speed of 50 MHz and an internal clock speed of 100 MHz.)

• A bank of hardware (Media Access Control [MAC]–layer) addresses for the interface ports

• Most of the memory components used by the system, including onboard Flash

• Air-temperature sensors for environmental monitoring (All of the logic for the environmental

monitoring functions is contained on the chassis interface card.)

In addition to the system software, the RSP7000 contains and executes the following management

functions that control the system:

• Sending and receiving routing protocol updates

• Managing tables and caches

• Monitoring interface and environmental status

• Providing Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management and the console/Telnet

interface

The high-speed switching section of the RSP7000 communicates with and controls the interface

processors on the high-speed CxBus. This switching section decides the destination of a packet and

switches it accordingly. The RSP7000 uses a 16-million-instructions-per-second (mips) processor to

provide high-speed, autonomous switching and routing.

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Product Descriptions

Memory Components

Figure 3 shows the various types of memory components on the RSP7000, and Table 1 lists the

functions of each type.

Figure 3 7000 Route Switch Processor (RSP7000)

Table 1 RSP7000 Memory Components

System Software

The Cisco 7000 series routers support downloadable system software and microcode for most Cisco

IOS and microcode upgrades, which enables you to remotely download, store, and boot from a new

image. The publication Upgrading Software and Microcode in Cisco 7XXX Series Routers

(Document Number 78-1144-xx), which accompanies all Cisco IOS upgrade kits, provides

instructions for upgrading over the network or from ﬂoppy disks. Flash memory contains the default

system software. An erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) device contains the latest

microcode version, in compressed form, for each interface processor. At system startup, an internal

system utility scans for compatibility problems between the installed interface processor types and

the bundled microcode images, then decompresses the images into running dynamic random-access

memory (DRAM). The bundled microcode images then function the same as the EPROM images.

1. A system configuration file is contained in NVRAM, which allows the software to control several system variables.

2. Only Intel Series 2 Flash memory cards can be used with the RSP7000.

Type Size Quantity Description Location

DRAM 16 to 128 MB 2 to 4 8, 16, or 32-MB SIMMs (based on maximum DRAM required) Bank 0: U4 and U12

Bank 1: U18 and U25

NVRAM 128 KB 1 Nonvolatile EPROM for the system conﬁguration ﬁle

U17

Flash SIMM

Flash Card

8MB

8, 16, and 20 MB

Up to 2

Contains the Cisco IOS images on the RSP7000 (standard)

Contains the Cisco IOS images on up to two PCMCIA cards

Slot 0, slot 1

Boot ROM 256 KB 1 EPROM for the ROM monitor program U24

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Flash SIMM

holder

Console port

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(PCMCIA) slot

DRAM

SIMMs

ROM monitor

(boot ROM)

U12

U18

U25

U24

U17

Bus connector

Bank 0

Bank 1

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DRAM

DRAM stores routing tables, protocols, and network accounting applications. The standard

RSP7000 conﬁguration is 16 megabytes (MB) of DRAM, with up to 128 MB available through

single in-line memory module (SIMM) upgrades.

Note When upgrading DRAM, you must use SIMMs from an approved vendor. To ensure that you

obtain the most current vendor information, obtain the list from Cisco Information Online (CIO) or

the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). (See the section “Software Prerequisites” on page 11.)

NVRAM

The system conﬁguration, software conﬁguration register settings, and environmental monitoring

logs are contained in the 128-kilobyte (KB), nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), which

is backed up with built-in lithium batteries that retain the contents for a minimum of ﬁve years. When

replacing an RSP7000, be sure to back up your conﬁguration to a remote server so you can retrieve

it later.

Caution Before you replace an RSP7000, back up the running conﬁguration to a Trivial File

Transfer Protocol (TFTP) ﬁle server so you can retrieve it later. If the conﬁguration is not saved, the

entire conﬁguration will be lost—inside the NVRAM on the removed RSP7000—and you will have

to reenter the entire conﬁguration manually. For instructions on how to save the conﬁguration ﬁle,

refer to the section “Saving and Retrieving the Conﬁguration File” on page 12. This procedure is not

necessary if you are temporarily removing an RSP7000 you will reinstall; lithium batteries retain the

conﬁguration in memory until you replace the RSP7000 in the system.

Flash Memory

The imbedded or PCMCIA card-based Flash memory allows you to remotely load and store multiple

Cisco IOS and microcode images. You can download a new image over the network or from a local

server and then add the new image to Flash or replace the existing ﬁles. You can then boot routers

either manually or automatically from any of the stored images. Flash memory also functions as a

TFTP server to allow other servers to boot remotely from stored images or to copy the stored image

into their own Flash memory.

Note If you have a Flash memory card installed in the PCMCIA slot of your RP, and you are

replacing an RP with an RSP7000, you must reformat the Flash memory card if you want to use it

with your new RSP7000. You must install the RSP7000 in the 7000 RSP slot, have an RSP7000

Chassis Interface (RSP7000CI) installed in the 7000 CI slot, and be running Cisco IOS Release

10.3(9), or later, Release 11.0(6), or later, or Release 11.1(1) or later, for the new RSP7000 to work

properly. Using the RSP7000, you cannot read data on the RP’s Flash memory card, nor can you use

it as bootable media. You must reformat the RP’s Flash card before you can use it with the RSP7000.

Flash memory cards formatted on the RP-based systems (7000 series routers) are formatted

differently from Flash memory cards formatted on RSP-based systems (7500 series routers).

Caution The formatting procedure erases all information on the Flash memory card. To prevent the

loss of important data that might be stored on a Flash memory card, proceed carefully. If you want

to save the data on a Flash memory card, copy the data to a server before you format the card.

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Jumpers

There are no user-conﬁgurable jumpers on the RSP7000.

LEDs

The two LEDs on the RSP7000 indicate the system and RSP7000 status. The normal LED is on

when the system is operational. During normal operation, the CPU halt LED should be off. The CPU

halt LED goes on only if the system detects a processor hardware failure.

Serial Ports

Two asynchronous serial ports on the RSP7000, the console and auxiliary ports, allow you to

connect external devices to monitor and manage the system. The console port is an Electronic

Industries Association/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA)-232 receptacle

(female) that provides a data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) interface for connecting a

console terminal.

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).

The auxiliary port is an EIA/TIA-232 plug (male) that provides a data terminal equipment (DTE)

interface; the auxiliary port supports ﬂow control and is often used to connect a modem, a channel

service unit (CSU), or other optional equipment for Telnet management.

Installation Prerequisites

Before beginning any of these procedures, review the following sections to ensure that your

equipment conﬁguration meets the minimum requirements for the upgrade or replacement you will

perform, and that you have all the parts and tools you will need. Also, review safety and

ESD-prevention guidelines to help you to avoid injury or damage to the equipment.

If you are replacing the existing RSP7000, upload your current conﬁguration ﬁle to a remote server

before you remove the RSP7000 to avoid having to reenter all your current conﬁguration

information manually. To upload the ﬁle, you need access to a remote server. Refer to the section

“Saving and Retrieving the Conﬁguration File” on page 12, for instructions for uploading the ﬁle

and retrieving it after the new RSP7000 is installed.

Safety

This section lists safety guidelines you should follow when working with any equipment that

connects to electrical power or telephone wiring.

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Electrical Equipment

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; correct all hazardous conditions.

Telephone Wiring

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. Each processor module contains a printed circuit card that is

ﬁxed in a metal carrier. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, connectors, and a handle are

integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the board from ESD,

use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap whenever you handle any electronic system component.

Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:

• Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.

• When you work at the interface processor end of the chassis, connect the equipment end of the

strap to the captive installation screw on an installed interface processor, or to any unﬁnished

chassis surface.

• When you install a processor module, use the ejector levers to properly seat the bus connectors

in the backplane, then tighten both captive installation screws. These screws prevent accidental

removal, provide proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that the bus connectors are

seated in the backplane.

• Handle processor modules by the carrier handles and carrier edges only; never touch the board

or any connector pins.

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• When you remove a processor module, place it card side up on an antistatic surface or in a static

shielding bag. Immediately place the module in a static shielding bag if you need to return it to

the factory.

• Avoid contact between electronic equipment and clothing. Antistatic straps only protect the

equipment from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.

Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The

measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms.

Compatibility Requirements

There are no restrictions on installing an RSP7000 in a Cisco 7000 series router, provided that you

ensure the following:

• You install the RSP7000 in the 7000 RSP slot—slot 5 in the Cisco 7000, see Figure 1, or slot 3

in the Cisco 7010, see Figure 2

• You have an RSP7000CI already installed in the 7000 CI slot—slot 6 in the Cisco 7000, see

Figure 1, or slot 4 in the Cisco 7010, see Figure 2

(Refer to the section “What Is the Cisco 7000?” on page 2, or the section “What Is the Cisco 7010?”

on page 3.)

For SIMM upgrades, you must obtain the replacement SIMMs from an approved vendor. To ensure

that you obtain the latest available product and vendor information, obtain the list from one of the

following sources:

• Cisco Information Online (CIO). If you have a CIO account, you can access the list remotely.

(See the section “Cisco Information Online” at the end of this document.)

• Technical Assistance Center at 800 553-2447, 408 526-7209, or send an e-mail message to

[email protected].

• Customer Response Center at 800 553-6387, 408 526-7208, or send an e-mail message to

[email protected].

Although the PCMCIA card and SIMM speciﬁcations are deﬁned in the manufacturers’ part

numbers, they must meet the following requirements:

• Flash PCMCIA card and DRAM SIMMs must be obtained from an approved vendor

• Minimum DRAM speed is 60 nanosecond (ns)

• Maximum SIMM height is 1 inch

Online Insertion and Removal—An Overview

OIR allows you to remove and replace CxBus interface processors while the system is operating;

you do not need to notify the software or shut down the system power. This section describes the

mechanical functions of the system components and stresses the importance of following the correct

procedures to avoid unnecessary restarts or card failures. This section is for background information

only. Subsequent sections provide speciﬁc procedures for removing and installing an RSP7000.

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Caution All CxBus interface processors support OIR; however, you must shut down the system

before removing or installing the RSP7000, which is a required system component. Removing an

RSP7000 while the system is operating will cause the system to shut down or crash, and might

damage or destroy memory ﬁles.

Each RSP7000 and interface processor contains a bus connector with which it connects to the system

backplane. The bus connector is a set of tiered pins, in three lengths. The pins send speciﬁc signals

to the system as they make contact with the backplane.

The system assesses the signals it receives and the order in which it receives them to determine what

event is occurring and what task it needs to perform, such as reinitializing new interfaces or shutting

down removed ones. For example, when you insert an interface processor, the longest pins make

contact with the backplane ﬁrst, and the shortest pins make contact last. The system recognizes the

signals and the sequence in which it receives them. The system expects to receive signals from the

individual pins in this logical sequence, and the ejector levers help to ensure that the pins mate in

this sequence.

When you remove or insert an interface processor, the backplane pins send signals to notify the

system, which then performs as follows:

1 Rapidly scans the backplane for conﬁguration changes and does not reset any interfaces.

2 Initializes all newly inserted interface processors, noting any removed interfaces and placing

them in the administratively shutdown state.

3 Brings all previously conﬁgured interfaces on the interface processor back to the state they were

in when they were removed. Any newly inserted interfaces are put in the administratively

shutdown state, as if they were present (but unconﬁgured) at boot time. If a similar interface

processor type has been reinserted into a slot, then its ports are conﬁgured and brought online up

to the port count of the original interface processor.

OIR functionality enables you to add, remove, or replace interface processors with the system

online, which provides a method that is seamless to end users on the network, maintains all routing

information, and ensures session preservation.

When you insert a new interface processor, the system runs a diagnostic test on the new interfaces

and compares them to the existing conﬁguration. If this initial diagnostic test fails, the system

remains off line for another 15 seconds while it performs a second set of diagnostic tests to

determine whether or not the interface processor is faulty and if normal system operation is possible.

If the second diagnostic test passes, which indicates that the system is operating normally and the

new interface processor is faulty, the system resumes normal operation but leaves the new interfaces

disabled. If the second diagnostic test fails, the system crashes, which usually indicates that the new

interface processor has created a problem on the bus and should be removed.

The system brings online only interfaces that match the current conﬁguration and were previously

conﬁgured as up; all other interfaces require that you conﬁgure them with the conﬁgure command.

On interface processors with multiple interfaces, only the interfaces that have already been

conﬁgured are brought online.

For example, if you replace a dual-interface Ethernet Interface Processor (EIP) with an EIP with four

interfaces, only the previously conﬁgured interfaces are brought online automatically; the new

interfaces remain in the administratively shutdown state until you conﬁgure them and bring them

online.

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Software Prerequisites

The RSP7000 is compatible with Cisco IOS Release 10.3(9), or later, Release 11.0(6), or later, or

Release 11.1(1) or later. Cisco IOS Release 11.1(1) might require more than 16 MB of DRAM for

your RSP7000; refer to the section “Replacing and Upgrading DRAM SIMMs” on page 29.

The show version and show hardware commands display the current hardware conﬁguration of the

router, including the system software version that is currently loaded and running. The

show microcode command lists the bundled microcode (target hardware) version for each processor

type. The show controller cbus command shows the microcode version you are running.

You can determine the current version of software or microcode stored in ROM either by removing

the processor module and checking the ROM labels or by conﬁguring the system to boot the system

software or microcode from ROM, reloading the system, and using show commands to check the

version that is loaded and running. Refer to the appropriate software documentation for complete

conﬁguration instructions and examples.

If the displays indicate that the required system software and microcode is not available in your

system, contact a customer service representative for upgrade information. (Refer to the section

“Cisco Information Online” at the end of this document.)

Hardware Prerequisites

You must install the RSP7000 in the appropriate chassis’ 7000 RSP slot. (See Figure 1, on page 2,

for the Cisco 7000, or Figure 2, on page 3, for the Cisco 7010.) For the RSP7000 to operate properly,

the Cisco 7000 and Cisco 7010 chassis must also be conﬁgured with the RSP7000CI.

Microcode Prerequisites

Microcode is a set of processor-speciﬁc software instructions that enables and manages the features

and functions of a speciﬁc processor type.

At system startup or reload, the system loads the microcode for each processor type present in the

system. The latest available microcode image for each processor type is bundled and distributed with

the system software image.

New microcode is released to enable new features, improve performance, or ﬁx bugs in earlier

versions. The Cisco routers feature downloadable software and microcode for most upgrades. These

features enable you to download new (upgraded) images remotely, store the images in router

memory, and load the new images at system startup without having to physically access the router.

You can store multiple versions for a speciﬁc processor type in Flash memory, and use conﬁguration

commands to specify which version the system should load at startup. All interfaces of the same type

(for example, all CIPs) use the same microcode image. Although most upgrades can be downloaded,

some exceptions require ROM replacement to ensure proper startup and operation.

Microcode images that are bundled with the system image load automatically along with the new

software image.

Note The software and interface processor microcode images are carefully optimized and bundled

to work together. Overriding the bundle can result in incompatibility between the various interface

processors in the system. We recommend that you use only the microcode image that is bundled

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Flash Memory Card Replacement and Formatting Prerequisites

If you have a Flash memory card installed in the PCMCIA slot of your RP, you must reformat it if

you want to use it with your new RSP7000. Using the RSP7000, you cannot read data on the RP’s

Flash memory card, nor can you use it as bootable media. You must reformat the RP’s Flash card on

the RSP7000 before you can use it with the RSP7000. Flash memory cards formatted on the

RP-based systems (7000 series routers) are formatted differently from Flash memory cards

formatted on RSP-based systems (7500 series routers or 7000 series routers equipped with an

RSP7000).

Caution The formatting procedure erases all information on the Flash memory card. To prevent the

loss of important data that might be stored on a Flash memory card, proceed carefully. If you want

to save the data on a Flash memory card, copy the data to a server before you format the card.

Saving and Retrieving the Conﬁguration File

This section describes the procedures for saving and retrieving the system conﬁguration.

Conﬁguration information resides in two places when the router is operating: the default

(permanent) conﬁguration in NVRAM, and the running (temporary) memory in RAM. The default

conﬁguration always remains available; NVRAM retains the information even when the power is

shut down. The current information is lost when if the system power is shut down. The current

conﬁguration contains all nondefault conﬁguration information that you added with the conﬁgure

command, the setup command facility, or by editing the conﬁguration ﬁle.

The copy running-conﬁg startup-conﬁg command adds the current conﬁguration to the default

conﬁguration in NVRAM, so that it will also be saved when power is shut down. Whenever you

make changes to the system conﬁguration, issue the copy running-conﬁg startup-conﬁg command

to ensure that the new conﬁguration is saved.

If you replace the RSP7000, you will also replace the entire conﬁguration (NVRAM resides in

socket U17 on the RSP7000). If you upload (copy) the conﬁguration ﬁle to a remote server before

removing the RSP7000, you can retrieve it later and write it into NVRAM on the new RSP7000. If

you do not upload the conﬁguration ﬁle, you will have to use the conﬁgure command or the setup

command facility to reenter the conﬁguration information after you install the new RSP7000. For

complete descriptions of these commands and instructions for using them, refer to the appropriate

software documentation.

This procedure is not necessary if you are temporarily removing an RSP7000 that you will reinstall;

the lithium batteries will retain the conﬁguration in memory until you replace the RSP7000 in the

system.

This procedure requires privileged-level access to the EXEC command interpreter, which usually

requires a password. Refer to the description that follows and contact your system administrator if

necessary, to obtain access.

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Using the EXEC Command Interpreter

Before you use the conﬁgure command, you must 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 command

interpreter 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.

Step 3 When you enter the correct password, the system displays the privileged-level system

prompt (#), as follows:

Router#

The pound sign (#) at the system prompt indicates that you are at the privileged level of the EXEC

command interpreter; you can now execute the EXEC-level commands that are described in the

following sections.

Using the Ping Command

Before you attempt to upload or retrieve a ﬁle from a remote host, ensure that the connection is good

between the router and the remote server. The packet internet groper (ping) program sends a series

of echo request packets to the remote device and waits for a reply. If the connection is good, the

remote device echoes them back to the local device.

The console terminal displays the results of each message sent: an exclamation point (!) indicates

that the local device received an echo, and a period (.) indicates that the server timed out while

awaiting the reply. If the connection between the two devices is good, the system will display a series

of exclamation points (! ! !) or [ok]. If the connection fails, the system will display a series of periods

( . . . ) or [timed out] or [failed].

To verify the connection between the router and a remote host, issue the ping command followed by

the name or Internet Protocol (IP) address of the remote server, then press Return. Although the

ping command supports conﬁgurable options, the defaults, including interface processor as the

protocol, are enabled when you enter a host name or address on the same line as the ping command.

For a description of the conﬁgurable options, refer to the appropriate software documentation.

The following example shows a successful ping:

Router# ping 1.1.1.1

Type escape sequence to abort.

Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 1.1.1.1, timeout is 2 seconds:

!!!!!

Success rate is 100 percent (5/5), round-trip min/avg/max = 12/12/12 ms

Router#

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The following example shows the results of a failed ping:

Sending 5, 100-byte ICMP Echos to 1.1.1.1, timeout is 2 seconds:

.....

Success rate is 0 percent (0/5)

Router#

If the connection fails, check the physical connection to the remote ﬁle server and verify that you are

using the correct address or name, then ping the server again. If you are unable to establish a good

connection, contact your network administrator or refer to the end of this document for instructions

on contacting technical assistance.

Uploading (Copying) the Conﬁguration File

Before you upload (copy) the running conﬁguration to the TFTP ﬁle server, ensure the following:

• You have a connection to the router either with a console terminal connected to the RSP7000

console port, or remotely through a Telnet session.

• The router is connected to a network supporting a ﬁle server (remote host).

• The remote host supports the TFTP application.

• You have the interface processor address or name of the remote host available.

To store information on a remote host, enter the write network (or copy startup-conﬁg tftp)

privileged EXEC command. The command prompts you for the destination host’s address and a

ﬁlename, and then displays the instructions for conﬁrmation. When you conﬁrm the instructions, the

router sends a copy of the currently running conﬁguration to the remote host. The system default is

to store the conﬁguration in a ﬁle called by the name of the router with -confg appended. You can

either accept the default ﬁlename by pressing Return at the prompt, or enter a different name before

pressing Return.

Follow these steps to upload (copy) the currently running conﬁguration to a remote host:

Step 1 The system prompt should display a pound sign (#) to indicate the privileged level of the

EXEC command interpreter. If it does not, follow the steps in the section “Using the EXEC

Command Interpreter” on page 13 to enable the privileged level.

Step 2 Use the ping command to check the connection between the router and the remote host.

(See the previous section, “Using the Ping Command.”)

Step 3 Issue the write term (or show running-conﬁg) command to display the currently running

conﬁguration on the terminal, and ensure that the conﬁguration information is complete

and correct. If it is not, use the conﬁgure command to add or modify the existing

conﬁguration. (Refer to the appropriate software documentation for descriptions of the

conﬁguration options available for the system and individual interfaces, and for speciﬁc

conﬁguration instructions.)

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Step 4 Issue the write net (or copy startup-conﬁg tftp) command. The EXEC command

interpreter prompts you for the name or interface processor address of the remote host that

is to receive the conﬁguration ﬁle. (The prompt might include the name or address of a

default ﬁle server.)

Router# write net

Remote host []?

Step 5 Enter the name or interface processor address of the remote host. In the following example,

the name of the remote server is servername:

Router# write net

Remote host []? servername

Translating "servername"...domain server (1.1.1.1) [OK]

Step 6 The EXEC command interpreter prompts you for the name of the ﬁle that will contain the

conﬁguration. By default, the system appends -confg to the router’s name to create the new

ﬁlename. Press Return to accept the default ﬁlename, or enter a different name for the ﬁle

before pressing Return. In the following example, the default is accepted:

Name of configuration file to write [Router-confg]?

Write file Router-confg on host 1.1.1.1? [confirm]

Writing Router-confg .....

Step 7 Before the router executes the copy process, it displays the instructions you entered for

conﬁrmation. If the instructions are not correct, enter n (no) then Return to abort the

process. To accept the instructions, press Return or y then Return, and the system will

begin the copy process. In the following example, the default is accepted:

Write file Router-confg on host 1.1.1.1? [confirm]

Writing Router-confg: !!!! [ok]

While the router copies the conﬁguration to the remote host, it displays a series of

exclamation points (! ! !) or periods (. . .). The !!!! and [ok] indicate that the operation is

successful. A display of . . . [timed out] or [failed] indicates a failure, which would probably

be due to a network fault or the lack of a writable, readable ﬁle on the remote ﬁle server.

Step 8 If the display indicates that the process was successful (with the series of ! ! ! and [ok]), the

upload process is complete. The conﬁguration is safely stored in the temporary ﬁle on the

remote ﬁle server.

If the display indicates that the process failed (with the series of . . . as shown in the

following example):

Writing Router-confg .....

your conﬁguration was not saved. Repeat the preceding steps, or select a different remote

ﬁle server and repeat the preceding steps.

After you upload the conﬁguration ﬁle, proceed to “Removing the RSP7000” on page 18. If you are

unable to copy the conﬁguration to a remote host successfully, contact your network administrator

or refer to the end of this document for instructions on contacting technical assistance.

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Downloading (Retrieving) the Conﬁguration File

After you install the new RSP7000, you can retrieve the saved conﬁguration and copy it to NVRAM.

To retrieve the conﬁguration, enter conﬁguration mode and specify that you will conﬁgure the router

from the network. The system prompts you for a host name and address, the name of the

conﬁguration ﬁle stored on the host, and conﬁrmation to reboot using the remote ﬁle.

You can access the router through a console terminal attached directly to the RSP7000 console port,

or you can conﬁgure an interface port and Telnet to the router from a remote terminal.

Follow these steps to download (retrieve) the currently running conﬁguration from a remote host:

Step 1 On the console terminal, the system prompt should display a pound sign (#) to indicate the

privileged level of the EXEC command interpreter. If it does not, follow the steps in the

section “Using the EXEC Command Interpreter” on page 13 to enable the privileged level.

Note Until you retrieve the previous conﬁguration, the router will be running from the default

conﬁguration in NVRAM. Therefore, any passwords that were conﬁgured on the previous system

will not be valid until you retrieve the conﬁguration.

Step 2 Use the ping command to verify the connection between the router and the remote host.

(See the section “Using the Ping Command” on page 13.)

Step 3 At the system prompt, issue the conﬁgure network (or copy tftp startup-conﬁg)

command and press Return to enter the conﬁguration mode and specify that you will

conﬁgure the system from a network device (instead of from the console terminal, which

is the default).

Router# configure network

Step 4 The system will ask you to select a host or network conﬁguration ﬁle. The default is host;

press Return to accept the default.

Host or network configuration file [host]?

Step 5 The system prompts you for the interface processor address of the host. Enter the interface

processor address or name of the remote host (the remote ﬁle server to which you uploaded

the conﬁguration ﬁle).

IP address of remote host [255.255.255.255]? 1.1.1.1

Step 6 The system prompts you for the name of the conﬁguration ﬁle. When uploading the ﬁle, the

default is to use the name of the router with the sufﬁx -confg (router-confg in the following

example). If you speciﬁed a different ﬁlename when you uploaded the conﬁguration, enter

the ﬁlename; otherwise, press Return to accept the default.

Name of configuration file [router-confg]?

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Step 7 Before the system reboots with the new conﬁguration, it displays the instructions you

entered for conﬁrmation. If the instructions are not correct, enter n (no) then press Return

to cancel the process. To accept the instructions, press Return, or y then Return.

Configure using router-confg from 1.1.1.1? [confirm]

Booting router-confg from 1.1.1.1: ! ! [OK - 874/16000 bytes]

While the router retrieves and boots from the conﬁguration on the remote host, the console

display indicates whether or not the operation was successful. A series of !!!! and [OK] (as

shown in the preceding example) indicates that the operation was successful. A series of...

and [timed out] or [failed] indicate a failure (which would probably be due to a network

fault or an incorrect server name, address, or ﬁlename). The following is an example of a

failed attempt to boot from a remote server:

Booting Router-confg ..... [timed out]

Step 8 If the display indicates that the process was successful, proceed to the next step.

If the display indicates that the process failed, verify the name or address of the remote

server and the ﬁlename, and repeat the preceding steps. If you are unable to retrieve the

conﬁguration, contact your network administrator or refer to the end of this document for

instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Step 9 Issue the write term (or show running-conﬁg) command to display the currently running

conﬁguration on the terminal. Review the display and ensure that the conﬁguration

information is complete and correct. If it is not, verify the ﬁlename and repeat the preceding

steps to retrieve the correct ﬁle, or use the conﬁgure command to add or modify the existing

conﬁguration. (Refer to the appropriate software documentation for descriptions of the

conﬁguration options available for the system and individual interfaces and speciﬁc

conﬁguration instructions.).

Step 10 When you have veriﬁed that the currently running conﬁguration is correct, issue the

copy running-conﬁg startup-conﬁg command to save the retrieved conﬁguration in

NVRAM. Otherwise, the new conﬁguration will be lost if you restart the system. This

completes the procedure for downloading (retrieving) the conﬁguration ﬁle.

List of Tools and Parts

You need some or all of the following tools and parts to remove and replace an RSP7000. If you need

additional equipment, contact a customer service representative for ordering information.

• Number 2 Phillips or 3/16-inch, ﬂat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws that

secure the RSP7000 in its slot.

• ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable ESD-preventive wrist strap included with all spares

and upgrade kits.

• Antistatic mat, foam pad, or bag for the removed RSP7000 (place the removed RSP7000 into an

antistatic bag if you plan to return it to the factory, or on an antistatic mat or foam if you are

replacing components and will reinstall the RSP7000)

If you are replacing SIMMs, you will need 60-ns SIMMs from an approved vendor

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The following sections describe the procedures for installing or replacing processor modules. Before

installing any new interfaces, ensure that your system meets the minimum software and microcode

requirements described in the sections “Software Prerequisites” and “Microcode Prerequisites” on

page 11.

Note The OIR feature allows you to remove and install interface processors without turning off

system power. However, you must shut down the system before removing or installing the RSP7000,

which is a required system component.

Caution To avoid unnecessary errors, read the following OIR overview before removing or

replacing an RSP7000. If you want to save the conﬁguration data in onboard NVRAM, then copy

the data to a server before you format the card; otherwise, the conﬁguration data will be lost. Refer

to the section “Saving and Retrieving the Conﬁguration File” on page 12.

Following the OIR overview, proceed to the section “Removing the RSP7000” for instructions on

removing the RSP7000, and then to the section “Replacing the RSP7000,” on page 19, for the

installation instructions. After the new RSP7000 is secure, follow the procedures in the section

“Troubleshooting the Installation” on page 23 to verify that the new RSP7000 is installed and

functioning properly.

Removing the RSP7000

When you remove or install the RSP7000, be sure to use the ejector levers, which help to ensure that

the RSP7000 is fully inserted in the backplane or fully dislodged from it. Any RSP7000 or interface

processor that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the system.

Figure 4 on page 20 shows a detail of the ejector lever mechanism in a vertical position that is

appropriate for the Cisco 7000; the Cisco 7010 slots are oriented horizontally.

When you simultaneously push the ejector levers inward (toward the carrier handle), the levers push

the RSP7000 into the slot and ensure that the board connectors are fully seated in the backplane.

Caution You must shut down the system before removing or installing the RSP7000, which is a

required system component. Removing an RSP7000 while the system is operating will cause the

system to shut down or crash and might damage or destroy memory ﬁles.

Follow these steps to remove the RSP7000:

Step 1 Optional step: If you are replacing the RSP7000, upload (copy) the currently running

conﬁguration ﬁle to a TFTP server so you can retrieve it later. (See the section “Saving and

Retrieving the Conﬁguration File” on page 12.)

Step 2 Slip on an antistatic strap and connect the equipment end of the strap to a captive

installation screw on an installed interface processor, or to any unﬁnished chassis surface.

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Step 3 If you are replacing the RSP7000, disconnect any devices that are attached to the console

or auxiliary ports. If you are removing the RSP7000 for maintenance and will reinstall the

same one, you can leave the devices attached provided that doing so will not strain the

cables.

Step 4 Use a screwdriver (number 2 Phillips or 3/16-inch ﬂat-blade) to loosen the two captive

installation screws. (See Figure 4 on page 20.)

Step 5 Place your thumbs on the ends of each of the ejectors and simultaneously pull them both

outward, away from the carrier handle (in the opposite direction from that shown in

Figure 4c) to release the carrier from the slot and to dislodge the RSP7000 from the

backplane.

Step 6 Grasp the handle with one hand and pull the RSP7000 straight out of the slot, keeping your

other hand under the carrier to guide it. (See Figure 4.) Keep the carrier parallel to the

backplane. Avoid touching the board or any connector pins.

Step 7 Place the removed RSP7000 on an antistatic mat or foam. If you plan to return the RSP7000

to the factory, immediately place it in an antistatic bag to prevent ESD damage.

This completes the removal procedure. If you removed the RSP7000 to replace SIMMs, proceed to

the appropriate section. If you are replacing the RSP7000, proceed to the next section to install the

new RSP7000.

Replacing the RSP7000

Ensure that all system power is turned off before installing the RSP7000 in the chassis. The

RSP7000 is keyed for installation only in the 7000 RSP slot. (See Figures 1 and 2.)

Follow these steps to install an RSP7000:

Step 1 Ensure that all power supplies are turned OFF.

Step 2 Grasp the RSP7000 handle with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to

support and guide it into the slot. (See Figure 4.) Avoid touching the board or any

connectors.

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Note Figure 4 shows a typical processor module installation, and is not intended to indicate or

recommend a particular slot location for the RSP7000. Processor module slots in the Cisco 7010 are

oriented horizontally

Figure 4 Ejector Levers and Captive Installation Screws, Cisco 7000 Orientation Shown

Step 3

Place the back of the RSP7000 in the 7000 RSP slot and align the notches along the edge

of the carrier with the grooves in the slot. (See Figure 4a.)

Caution To prevent damage to the backplane, you must install the RSP7000 in slot 5 of the

Cisco 7000 (see Figure 1) or slot 3 of the Cisco 7010 (see on Figure 2) The slots are keyed for correct

installation. Forcing the RSP7000 into a different slot can damage the backplane and the RSP7000.

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