Cisco Systems Network Card RSP7000 User Manual

Doc. No.78-2561-01

7000 Series Route Switch Processor (RSP7000)

Installation and Conﬁguration in

the Cisco 7000 Series Routers

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

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Product Descriptions

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

RSP7000CI slot 4

RSP7000 slot 3

ROUTE SWITCH PROCESSOR

EJECT

SLOT

CPU HALT RESET

AUX.

SLOT

CONSOLE

NORMAL

Interface processor slot 2

Interface processor slot 1

ENABLE

Interface processor slot 0

DC OK LED

Power switch

Chassis ground

screw

Power receptacle

AC-input power supply

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.)

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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)

Bus connector

DRAM

SIMMs

CPU

U24

U12

U18

U25

ROM monitor

(boot ROM)

Bank 0

NVRAM

U17

Bank 1

Flash card

(PCMCIA) slot

Flash SIMM

holder

Auxiliary port

Console port

Table 1

RSP7000 Memory Components

Quantity Description

Type

Size

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

Nonvolatile EPROM for the system conﬁguration ﬁle

U17

Flash SIMM 8 MB

Contains the Cisco IOS images on the RSP7000 (standard)

Contains the Cisco IOS images on up to two PCMCIA cards

Flash Card

8, 16, and 20 MB

Up to 2

Slot 0, slot 1

Boot ROM

256 KB

EPROM for the ROM monitor program

U24

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.

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.

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Product Descriptions

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

LEDs

There are no user-conﬁgurable jumpers on the RSP7000.

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:

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

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

them in the administratively shutdown state.

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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Installation Procedures

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

Bottom ejector lever

Processor

module

Processor module

slot

carrier guide

Captive

installation

screw

STOP!

on contact

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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Step 4 While keeping the RSP7000 parallel to the backplane, carefully slide the carrier into the

7000 RSP slot until the RSP7000 faceplate makes contact with the ejector levers, then stop.

(See Figure 4b.)

Step 5 Using the thumb and foreﬁnger of each hand to pinch each ejector, simultaneously push

both ejectors inward (toward the handle) until they parallel to the faceplate. (See Figure 4c.)

Step 6 Use a screwdriver (number 2 Phillips or 3/16-inch ﬂat-blade) to tighten the captive

installation screws on the ends of the RSP7000. (See Figure 4a.)

Tighten the two captive screws on the RSP7000 faceplate to prevent the RSP7000 from

becoming partially dislodged from the backplane and to ensure proper EMI shielding.

(These screws must be tightened to meet EMI speciﬁcations.)

Step 7 If you disconnected the console terminal to remove the RSP7000, or if you are installing a

new RSP7000, connect the console terminal to the console port.

Step 8 Ensure that the console terminal is turned on.

Step 9 Turn the system power back ON, and proceed to the next section to check the installation.

Restarting and Checking the System

When you turn the system power back on, verify that the system boots and resumes normal

operation. If you are restarting the system after upgrading the DRAM expect that it will take the

system longer to complete the memory initialization portion of the boot sequence with more DRAM.

(See the section “System Startup Sequence” on page 25.)

Follow these steps to verify that the RSP7000 is installed and functioning properly:

Step 1 Check the RSP7000 connections to make sure they are secure:

• The RSP7000 is inserted all the way into its slot, and both of the captive installation

screws are tightened.

• The console terminal is turned on and is connected to the console port.

Step 2 Observe the RSP7000 LEDs. While the system initializes, the yellow boot error LED on

the RSP7000 stays on, then goes off when the boot is complete. As the RSP7000 initializes

each interface processor, the status LEDs on each interface processor go on and off in

irregular sequence.

Step 3 Verify that the console terminal displays the system banner and startup screen as the system

restarts. The display should look similar to the following:

Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software

IOS (tm) GS Software (RSP-K), 10.3(9), RELEASED SOFTWARE

Compiled Wed 10-May-95

System Bootstrap, Version 5.3(9)

Current date and time is Sat 5-13-1995 21:38:35

Boot date and time is Thur 5-11-1995 15:32:28

[displayed text omitted from this example]

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Step 4 After the system boots the software and initializes the interface processors (approximately

30 seconds for systems with 16 MB of DRAM, and approximately 2 minutes for systems

with 64 MB of DRAM), verify that the RSP7000 LEDs are in the following states:

• RSP7000 normal LED is on

• CPU halt LED is off

• Boot error LED is off

Step 5 Verify that all the enabled LEDs (on the interface processors) are on.

When you have veriﬁed all the conditions in Steps 2 through 5, the installation is complete.

If you replaced the RSP7000 and saved your conﬁguration ﬁle to a remote server before doing so,

proceed to the section “Downloading (Retrieving) the Conﬁguration File” on page 16.

If you replaced the RSP7000 and did not save the conﬁguration, use the conﬁgure command or the

setup command facility to reenter the conﬁguration information.

An error condition exists if no LEDs go on at power up or after initialization, or if the boot error or

CPU halt LEDs go on and remain on. If this happens, proceed to the following section,

“Troubleshooting the Installation,” to try to isolate the problem.

Formatting the Flash Memory Card

If you had a Flash memory card installed in the PCMCIA slot of your RP and want to use it with

your RSP7000, you must ﬁrst reformat it before you can 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 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.

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

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Use the following procedure to format a new Flash memory card:

Step 1 Insert the Flash memory card into slot 0. (If slot 0 is not available, use slot 1.)

Step 2 To format the Flash memory card, use the format slot0: (or format slot1:) command as

follows. (Use only Intel Series 2+ Flash memory cards.)

Router# format slot0:

All sectors will be erased, proceed? [confirm]

Enter volume id (up to 30 characters): MyNewCard

Formatting sector 1

Format device slot0 completed

Router#

Note For this example, an 8-MB Flash memory card was used, and at the line “Formatting sector,”

the system counted the card’s sectors backwards from 64 to 1 as it formatted them. For 16-MB Flash

memory cards, the system counts backwards from 128 to 1, and for 20-MB Flash memory cards, the

system counts backwards from 160 to 1.

The new Flash memory card is now formatted and ready to use.

Troubleshooting the Installation

This section contains procedures to follow if the system does not restart and boot as expected.

Review the descriptions that follow so you can anticipate the expected system startup sequence.

Then restart the system and try to isolate the problem by observing the LEDs as the system attempts

to boot the software and initialize the RSP7000 and each interface processor.

Verifying LEDs

Following are functional descriptions of the LEDs on the power supplies and processor modules, and

the behavior you should observe at system startup.

System Power LEDs

On the Cisco 7000 series routers, the DC LED is located on the power supply. If the DC LED goes

on and stays on, there is most likely a problem with the input power or one of the internal DC lines.

The DC LED will go on if the power supply reaches an out-of-tolerance voltage condition.The

power supply will shut down during startup if it detects an over-or undervoltage condition during

startup. For detailed descriptions of environmental monitoring functions, refer to the Cisco 7000

Hardware Installation and Maintenance or Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance

publications on UniverCD or in print.

RSP7000 LEDs

Figure 5 shows the LEDs on the RSP7000 faceplate. The LEDs on the RSP7000 indicate the system

and RSP7000 status and which Flash memory card slot is active. The CPU halt LED, which goes on

only if the system detects a processor hardware failure, should remain off. A successful boot is

indicated when the normal LED goes on; however, this does not necessarily mean that the system

has reached normal operation. During normal operation, the CPU halt LED should be off, and the

normal LED should be on.

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The slot 0 and slot 1 LEDs indicate which PCMCIA (Flash memory) card slot is in use, and each

LED blinks when the card is accessed by the system.

Note The RSP7000 is oriented horizontally in the Cisco 7010 router.

Caution The reset switch (see Figure 5) resets the RSP7000 and the entire system. To prevent

system errors and problems, use it only at the direction of your service representative.

Figure 5

RSP7000 LEDs, Cisco 7000 Orientation Shown

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Interface Processor LEDs

Each interface processor contains an enabled LED. The enabled LED goes on to indicate that the

interface processor is operational and that it is powered up. It does not necessarily mean that the

interface ports on the interface processors are functional or enabled. When the boot sequence is

complete, all of the enabled LEDs should go on.

If any do not, one of the following errors is indicated:

• The interface processor is not installed correctly (it is not fully seated in the backplane

connector).

• The microcode and software that are loading at startup are not compatible.

• The interface processor has failed.

System Startup Sequence

By checking the state of the LEDs, you can determine when and where the system failed in the

startup sequence. Because you turn on the system power with the on/off switches on each power

supply, it is easiest to observe the startup behavior from the rear of the chassis. Use the following

descriptions of the normal startup sequence to isolate the problem, then use the troubleshooting

procedures wherever the system fails to operate as expected. If you are able to isolate the problem

to a faulty hardware component, or if you are unable to successfully restart the system, refer to the

end of this document for instructions on contacting a service representative.

Note The time required for the system to initialize (boot) varies with different router conﬁgurations

and the amount of memory that must be initialized. During the system startup sequence, the time

required to initialize the memory (not necessarily the entire boot sequence) in a system that contains

128 MB of DRAM will be longer than in a system that contains 16 MB of DRAM.

During the boot sequence, the system banner display pauses while it initializes the memory. If your

router has more than 16 MB of DRAM, you may notice an increase in the amount of time required

to initialize the memory. The pause in the banner display occurs after the copyright line, and before

the system displays the list of installed hardware, as shown in the following display:

%SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested

System Bootstrap, Version 5.3(9)

[System initializes memory at this point in the display]

Note The procedures in this section are based on the assumption that your system was operating

correctly until you removed (or replaced) the RSP7000. If the following sequence indicates a new

problem with the power subsystem or one of the interface processors, refer to the Cisco 7000

Hardware Installation and Maintenance or Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance

publications for system startup troubleshooting procedures.

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Troubleshooting the Installation

Use the following startup sequences and troubleshooting procedures to isolate system problems:

When you restart up the system, the system power the DC LED (called the DC fail LED in the

Cisco 7000 and the DC OK LED in the Cisco 7010) should not go on.

— If the system power LED remains off, the RSP7000 is probably not fully inserted and

connected to the backplane. Loosen the captive installation screws on the RSP7000, then use

the ejector levers to release the RSP7000 and reseat it in the backplane. (For a description

and illustration of the ejector levers, refer to the section “Removing the RSP7000” on

page 18.) Tighten both captive installation screws.

If the DC LED on the power supply still goes on, a power supply or input power failure could

be the problem. Before contacting a service representative, refer to the Cisco 7000 Hardware

Installation and Maintenance or Cisco 7010 Hardware Installation and Maintenance

publications for power subsystem troubleshooting procedures.

— If the system power LED goes on, the power source is good and the power supply is

functional.

When the system power LED indicates normal operation, proceed to number 2.

Listen for the fans. You should hear them start operating immediately after you turn on the

system power. If you determine that the power supply is functioning normally and that a fan (or

the fan array) is faulty, contact a service representative. If the fan array does not function properly

at initial startup, you cannot make any installation adjustments.

When you have veriﬁed that the power supply is functioning properly, observe the LEDs on the

RSP7000. The CPU halt LED on the RSP7000 should always remain off. If it goes on during the

startup sequence, the system has encountered a processor hardware error.

— Use the show conﬁg command to check the conﬁguration register settings.

—

If the CPU halt LED goes on during a second startup attempt, suspect a processor hardware

error and contact a service representative.

During the boot process, the LEDs on most of the interfaces light in irregular sequence; this does

not indicate either correct system startup or failure.

When the system boot is complete, the RSP7000 begins to initialize the interface processors.

During this initialization, the LEDs on each interface processor behave differently (most ﬂash on

and off). The enabled LED on each interface processor goes on when initialization has been

completed.

— If the enabled LEDs on the interface processors go on, the system has booted successfully

and is now functional.

— If the RSP7000 LEDs previously indicated a successful system boot, but none of the enabled

LEDs on the interface processors go on, suspect that one of them has shifted out of its

backplane connector and halted the system. Use the ejector levers to release the interface

processor and reseat it in the backplane. (For an illustration of the ejector levers, refer to

Figure 4 on page 20.) Tighten both captive installation screws.

— If the enabled LED on a single interface processor remains off, suspect that the interface

processor has shifted out of its slot. Use the ejector levers to release the interface processor

and reseat it in the backplane. (For an illustration of the ejector levers, refer to Figure 4 on

page 20.) Tighten both captive installation screws. After the system reinitializes the

interfaces, the enabled LED on the interface processor should go on.

— If an enabled LED still fails to go on after performing these steps, suspect that the speciﬁc

interface processor has failed.

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Troubleshooting the Installation

When the system boot is complete and all interface processors have been initialized, the console

screen displays a script and system banner similar to the following:

GS Software (RSP-K), Version 10.3(9)

Compiled Wed 10-May-95 11:06

— If all the previous conditions are met and this banner is displayed, the system startup was

successful and your installation is complete.

— If an error message is displayed on the terminal, refer to the appropriate software publication

for error message deﬁnitions.

— If the console screen is blank, check the terminal and ensure that it is turned on and that the

console cable is correctly connected between the terminal and the console port on the

RSP7000.

— Check the terminal settings and ensure that the terminal is set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no

parity, and 2 stop bits.

— If the terminal is set correctly and still fails to operate, suspect that the terminal is faulty.

Connect a different terminal and restart the system.

If the system still fails to start up or operate properly, or if you isolate the cause of the problem to a

failed component, contact a service representative for further assistance. This completes the

RSP7000 installation and replacement procedure. For complete command descriptions and

examples, refer to the appropriate software documentation.

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Following is reference information for console and auxiliary port pinouts, replacing DRAM SIMMs,

conﬁguring the software conﬁguration register, recovering a lost password, and using the front-panel

PCMCIA slots for additional Flash memory.

Console Port Signals

The console port on the RSP7000 is an EIA/TIA-232, DCE, DB-25 receptacle. Both DSR and DCD

are active when the system is running. The RTS signal tracks the state of the CTS input. The console

port does not support modem control or hardware ﬂow control. The console port requires a

straight-through EIA/TIA-232 cable. Table 2 lists the signals used on this port.

Table 2

Console Port Signals

Signal

Direction

Description

GND

TxD

–

Ground

<—

—>

–

Transmit Data

RxD

DSR

GND

DCD

Receive Data

Data Set Ready (always on)

Ground

—>

Data Carrier Detect (always on)

Auxiliary Port Signals

The auxiliary port on the RSP7000 is an EIA/TIA-232 DTE, DB-25 plug to which you can attach a

CSU/DSU or other equipment in order to access the router from the network. Table 3 lists the

EIA/TIA-232 signals used on this port.

The asynchronous auxiliary port supports hardware ﬂow control and modem control.

Table 3

Auxiliary Port Signals

Signal

Direction

—>

Description

TxD

Transmit Data

RxD

<—

Receive Data

RTS

—>

Request To Send (used for hardware ﬂow control)

Clear To Send (used for hardware ﬂow control)

Data Set Ready

CTS

<—

DSR

<—

Signal Ground

–

Signal Ground

<—

Carrier Detect (used for modem control)

Data Terminal Ready (used for modem control)

DTR

—>

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Replacing and Upgrading DRAM SIMMs

This section describes the steps for increasing the amount of DRAM by replacing up to four SIMMs

that you obtain from an approved vendor. The system DRAM resides on up to four SIMMs on the

RSP7000. The DRAM SIMM sockets are U4 and U12 for Bank 0, and U18 and U25 for Bank 1.

The default DRAM conﬁguration is 16 MB (two 8-MB SIMMs in Bank 0). (See Figure 6.)

Note The total number of memory devices per SIMM differs for each manufacturer. The SIMMs

in the following illustrations are generic representations of the actual DRAM SIMMs for your

RSP7000. To be sure that you are using the correct SIMMs, refer to the speciﬁc part or product

numbers indicated in the approved vendor list (AVL) and by your DRAM upgrade requirements.

Figure 6

RSP7000 DRAM SIMMs

Bus connector

DRAM

SIMMs

CPU

U24

U12

U18

U25

ROM monitor

(boot ROM)

Bank 0

NVRAM

U17

Bank 1

Flash card

(PCMCIA) slot

Flash SIMM

holder

Auxiliary port

Console port

The SIMM sockets use the thumb tabs that are often used in PCs and other computer equipment.

Each RSP7000 SIMM socket has two metal retaining springs, one at each end. (See Figure 7 on

page 31.) When a SIMM is fully seated in the socket, the retaining springs snap over the ends of the

SIMM to lock it in the socket.

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Before proceeding, ensure that you have the proper tools and ESD-prevention equipment available.

To upgrade DRAM, you install SIMMs in one or two banks. Table 4 lists the various conﬁgurations

of DRAM SIMMs that are available. Note which banks are used given the combinations of available

SIMM sizes and the maximum DRAM you require. SIMMs must be 60 ns or faster and no taller than

one inch.

Note Depending on your router conﬁguration, Cisco IOS Release 11.1(1) might require more than

16 MB of DRAM for your RSP7000. Upgrade your system DRAM based on your current

conﬁguration and this potential requirement.

Table 4

DRAM SIMM Conﬁgurations

DRAM Bank 1 Quantity

DRAM Bank 0 Quantity

Total DRAM Product Names

U4 and U12

2, 8-MB SIMMs

U18 and U25

–

16 MB

MEM-RSP-16M

2, 8-MB SIMMs

2, 16-MB SIMMs

2, 32-MB SIMMs

2, 4-MB SIMMs 24 MB

MEM-RSP-24M

–

32 MB

64 MB

MEM-RSP-32M(=)

MEM-RSP-64M(=)

MEM-RSP-128M(=)

2, 32-MB SIMMs 128 MB

1. The 24-MB DRAM configuration is also available as an 8-MB upgrade to the standard 16-MB configuration, by adding

DRAM-Product Number MEM-RSP-8M= (consisting of two, 4-MB DRAM SIMMs), for a total of 24 MB.

Caution To prevent DRAM errors, each DRAM bank used must contain no less than two SIMMs

of the same type. You must install either two SIMMs in bank 0 or four SIMMs in two banks.

Removing SIMMs

Place removed SIMMs on an antistatic mat and store them in an antistatic bag. You can use the

SIMMs that you remove in compatible equipment.

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle SIMMs by the card edges only.

Follow these steps to remove the existing SIMMs:

Step 1 Turn OFF the system power and follow the steps in the section “Removing the RSP7000”

on page 18.

Step 2 Place the RSP7000 on an antistatic mat or pad, and ensure that you are wearing an antistatic

device, such as a wrist strap. Position the RSP7000 so that the handle is away from you,

and the edge connector is toward you; opposite of the position shown in Figure 3 on page 5.

Step 3 Locate SIMMs. The DRAM SIMMs occupy U4 and U12 in bank 0, and U18 and U25 in

bank 1. (See Figure 3.)

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Step 4 Release the spring clips from the SIMM that you wish to remove and release the SIMM

from the socket. (See Figure 7.)

Figure 7

Releasing the SIMM Spring Clips

Pull the tabs away with

your thumbs, bracing your

forefingers against the

posts. Raise the SIMM

to a vertical position.

Faceplate edge of

the system card

Polarization notch

DRAM SIMM

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 module or pins, and the metal

traces, or ﬁngers, along the socket edge.

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

Step 7 Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the remaining SIMMs, as required for your upgrade.

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

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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

Caution Handle SIMMs by the card edges only. SIMMs are sensitive components that can be

shorted by mishandling.

Follow these steps to install the new SIMMs:

Step 1 Ensure that the RSP7000 is in the same orientation as the previous procedure (with the

handle away from you and the edge connector toward you).

Step 2 Remove a new SIMM from the antistatic bag.

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

you.

Step 4 Hold the SIMM component side up, with the connector edge (the metal ﬁngers) closest to

you. 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 an angle as the socket and insert the entire the

connector edge into the socket. (Install the ﬁrst SIMM in the slot farthest away from you.

Install the last SIMM in the slot closest to you.)

Caution When inserting SIMMs, use ﬁrm but not excessive pressure. If you damage a socket, you

will have to return the RSP7000 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 all SIMMs are installed, check all 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.

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This completes the SIMM replacement procedure.

Proceed to the section “Replacing the RSP7000” on page 19 to replace the RSP7000 in the chassis

and restart the system for an installation check.

If the system fails to boot properly, or if the console terminal displays a checksum or memory error,

check the following:

• Ensure that all SIMMs are installed correctly. If necessary, shut down the system and remove the

RSP7000. Check the SIMMs by looking straight down on them and then inspecting them at eye

level. The SIMMs should all be aligned at the same angle and the same height when properly

installed. If a SIMM appears to stick out or rest in the socket at a different angle from the others,

remove the SIMM and reinsert it. Then replace the RSP7000 and reboot the system for another

installation check.

• Each DRAM SIMM bank must contain SIMMs of the same size and speed or the system will not

operate. SIMMs must be 60 ns or faster. The speed is printed along one edge of the SIMM.

If after several attempts the system fails to restart properly, contact a service representative for

assistance. Before you call, make note of any error messages, unusual LED states, or any other

indications that might help solve the problem.

Note The time required for the system to initialize varies with different router conﬁgurations.

Routers with 128 MB of DRAM will take longer to boot than those with 16 MB of DRAM.

Software Conﬁguration Register Settings

Settings for the 16-bit software conﬁguration register are written into the NVRAM. Following are

some reasons for changing the software conﬁguration register settings:

• To select a boot source and default boot ﬁlename.

• To enable or disable the Break function.

• To control broadcast addresses.

• To set the console terminal baud rate.

• To load operating software from Flash memory.

• To enable booting from a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.

• To recover a lost password.

• To allow you to manually boot the system using the b command at the bootstrap program prompt.

• To force the router to boot automatically from the system bootstrap software (boot image) or

from its default system image in onboard Flash memory, and read any boot system commands

that are stored in the conﬁguration ﬁle in NVRAM. If the router ﬁnds no boot system commands,

it uses the conﬁguration register value to form a ﬁlename from which to netboot a default system

image stored on a network server. (See Table 7 on page 36.)

Table 5 on page 34 lists the meaning of each of the software conﬁguration memory bits, and Table 6

on page 34 deﬁnes the boot ﬁeld.

Caution To avoid confusion and possibly halting the router, remember that valid conﬁguration

Table 5. For example, the factory default value of 0x0101 is a combination of settings.

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Table 5

Software Conﬁguration Register Bit Meanings

Bit Number

Hexadecimal

0x0000 to 0x000F

0x0040

Meaning

00 to 03

Boot ﬁeld (see Table 6)

Causes system software to ignore NVRAM contents

0x0080

OEM bit enabled

0x0100

Break disabled

0x0200

Use secondary bootstrap

0x0400

Internet Protocol (IP) broadcast with all zeros

Console line speed (default is 9600 baud)

Boot default Flash software if network boot fails

IP broadcasts do not have network numbers

Enable diagnostic messages and ignore NVRAM contents

11 to 12

0x0800 to 0x1000

0x2000

0x4000

0x8000

1. The factory default value for the configuration register is 0x0101. This value is a combination of the following:

bit 8 = 0x0100 and bits 00 through 03 = 0x0001 (see Table 6).

2. OEM = original equipment manufacturer.

Table 6

Explanation of Boot Field (Software Conﬁguration Register Bits 00 to 03)

Boot Field

Meaning

Stays at the system bootstrap prompt

Boots the ﬁrst system image in onboard Flash memory

02 to 0F

Speciﬁes a default netboot ﬁlename

Enables boot system commands that override the default netboot ﬁlename

Changing Settings

To change the conﬁguration register while running the system software, follow these steps:

Step 1 Enter the enable command and your password to enter privileged level, as follows:

Router> enable

Password:

router#

Step 2 At the privileged-level system prompt (router #), enter the conﬁgure terminal command.

You will be prompted as shown in the following example:

Router# conf t

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.

Router(config)#

Step 3 To set the contents of the conﬁguration register, enter the conﬁg-register value

conﬁguration command, where value is a hexadecimal number preceded by 0x

(see Table 5), as in the following:

Router(config)# config-register 0xvalue

Step 4 Exit the conﬁguration mode by entering Ctrl-Z. The new value settings will be saved to

memory; however, the new settings do not take effect until the system software is reloaded

by rebooting the router.

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Step 5 To display the conﬁguration register value currently in effect and the value that will be used

at the next reload, enter the show version EXEC command. The value will be displayed on

the last line of the screen display, as in the example following:

Configuration register is 0x141 (will be 0x101 at next reload)

Step 6 Reboot the router. The new value takes effect. Conﬁguration register changes take effect

only when the server restarts, such as when you switch the power off and on or when you

issue a reload command from the console.

Bit Meanings

The lowest four bits of the software conﬁguration register (bits 3, 2, 1, and 0) form the boot ﬁeld.

(See Table 6.) The boot ﬁeld speciﬁes a number in binary form. If you set the boot ﬁeld value to 0,

you must boot the operating system manually by entering the b command at the bootstrap prompt as

follows:

> b [tftp] flash filename

Deﬁnitions of the various b command options follow:

• b—Boots the default system software from Flash memory

• b ﬂash—Boots the first file in onboard Flash memory

• b slot0: ﬁlename—Boots the ﬁle ﬁlename from the Flash memory card in PCMCIA slot 0

• b slot1: ﬁlename—Boots the ﬁle ﬁlename from the Flash memory card in PCMCIA slot 1

• b ﬁlename [host]—Netboots from server host using TFTP

• b ﬂash: [ﬁlename]—Boots the ﬁle ﬁlename from onboard Flash memory

For more information about the b [tftp] ﬂash [filename] command, refer to the set of router products

conﬁguration publications.

If you set the boot ﬁeld value to 0x2 through 0xF and there is a valid boot system command stored

in the conﬁguration ﬁle, then the router boots the system software as directed by that value. If you

set the boot ﬁeld to any other bit pattern, the router uses the resulting number to form a default boot

ﬁlename for netbooting. (See Table 7.)

In the following example, the software conﬁguration register is set to boot the router from onboard

Flash memory and to ignore Break at the next reboot of the router:

Router# conf term

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.

Router(config)# config-register 0x102

Router(config)# boot system flash [filename]

Router#

The server creates a default boot ﬁlename as part of the automatic conﬁguration processes. To form

the boot ﬁlename, the server starts with the name cisco and adds the octal equivalent of the boot ﬁeld

number, a hyphen, and the processor-type name. Table 7 lists the default boot ﬁlenames or actions

for the processor.

Note A boot system conﬁguration command in the router conﬁguration in NVRAM overrides the

default netboot ﬁlename.

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Table 7

Default Boot Filenames

Action/File Name

Bootstrap mode

Default software

cisco2-RSP

Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0

cisco3-RSP

cisco4-RSP

cisco5-RSP

cisco6-RSP

cisco7-RSP

cisco10-RSP

cisco11-RSP

cisco12-RSP

cisco13-RSP

cisco14-RSP

cisco15-RSP

cisco16-RSP

cisco17-RSP

Bit 8 controls the console Break key. Setting bit 8 (the factory default) causes the processor to ignore

the console Break key. Clearing bit 8 causes the processor to interpret the Break key as a command

to force the system into the bootstrap monitor, thereby halting normal operation. A break can be sent

in the ﬁrst 60 seconds while the system reboots, regardless of the conﬁguration settings.

Bit 9 controls the secondary bootstrap program function. Setting bit 9 causes the system to use the

secondary bootstrap; clearing bit 9 causes the system to ignore the secondary bootstrap. The

secondary bootstrap program is used for system debugging and diagnostics.

Bit 10 controls the host portion of the IP broadcast address. Setting bit 10 causes the processor to

use all zeros; clearing bit 10 (the factory default) causes the processor to use all ones. Bit 10 interacts

with bit 14, which controls the network and subnet portions of the broadcast address.

Table 8 shows the combined effect of bits 10 and 14.

Table 8

Conﬁguration Register Settings for Broadcast Address Destination

Bit 14

Off

Bit 10

Address (<net> <host>)

Off

Bits 11 and 12 in the conﬁguration register determine the baud rate of the console terminal. Table 9

shows the bit settings for the four available baud rates. (The factory-set default baud rate is 9600.)

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Table 9

System Console Terminal Baud Rate Settings

Baud Bit 12 Bit 11

9600

4800

1200

2400

Bit 13 determines the server response to a bootload failure. Setting bit 13 causes the server to load

operating software from Flash memory after ﬁve unsuccessful attempts to load a boot ﬁle from the

network. Clearing bit 13 causes the server to continue attempting to load a boot ﬁle from the network

indeﬁnitely. By factory default, bit 13 is cleared to 0.

Enabling Booting from Flash Memory

To enable booting from Flash memory, set conﬁguration register bits 3, 2, 1, and 0 to a value between

2 and 15 in conjunction with the boot system ﬂash [ﬁlename] conﬁguration command.

To enter conﬁguration mode while in the system software image and specify a Flash ﬁlename from

which to boot, enter the conﬁgure terminal command at the enable prompt, as follows:

Router# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.

Router(config)# boot system flash [filename]

To disable Break and enable the boot system ﬂash command, enter the conﬁg-register command

with the value shown in the following example:

Router(config)# config-reg 0x0102

Router(config)# ^Z

Router#

Copying to Flash Memory

Copying a new image to Flash memory might be required whenever a new image or maintenance

release becomes available. You cannot copy a new image into Flash memory while the system is

running from Flash memory.

Use the command copy tftp:ﬁlename [ bootﬂash | slot0 | slot1 ]:ﬁlename for the copy procedure.

Where tftp:ﬁlename is the source of the ﬁle and [ bootﬂash | 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:myfile1 slot0:myfile1

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

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Router#

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Following are additional commands related to the Flash memory on the RSP7000 and the Flash

memory cards. You can determine which memory media you are accessing using the pwd command

as follows:

Router# pwd

slot1

You can move between Flash memory media using the cd [bootﬂash | slot0 | slot1 ] command as

follows:

Router# cd slot0

slot0

Router# cd slot1

Router# pwd

slot1

You can list the directory of Flash memory media using the dir [bootﬂash | slot0 | slot1 ] command

as follows:

Router# dir

-#- -length- -----date/time------ name

4601977 May 19 1994 09:42:19 myfile1

679

May 19 1994 05:43:56 todays–config

May 19 1994 09:54:53 fun1

You can delete a ﬁle from any Flash memory media using the delete command as follows:

Router# delete slot0:fun1

Router# dir

-#- -length- -----date/time------ name

4601977 May 19 1994 09:42:19 myfile1

679 May 19 1994 05:43:56 todays–config

Files that are deleted are simply marked as deleted, but still occupy space in Flash memory. The

squeeze command removes them permanently, and pushes all other undeleted ﬁles together to

eliminate spaces between them.

Following is the syntax of the squeeze command:

Router# squeeze slot0:

All deleted files will be removed, proceed? [confirm]

Squeeze operation may take a while, proceed? [confirm]

ebESZ

To prevent loss of data due to sudden power loss, the “squeezed” data is temporarily saved to another

location of Flash memory, which is specially used by the system.

In the previous command display output, the character “e” means this special location has been

erased (which must be performed before any write operation). The character “b” means that the data

that is about to be written to this special location has been temporarily copied. The character “E”

signiﬁes that the sector which was temporarily occupied by the data has been erased. The character

“S” signiﬁes that the data was written to its permanent location in Flash memory.

The squeeze command operation keeps a log of which of these functions has been performed so

upon sudden power failure, it can come back to the right place and continue with the process. The

character “Z” means this log was erased after the successful squeeze command operation.

The conﬁguration register setting 0x0101 tells the system to boot the default image (the ﬁrst image)

from onboard Flash memory, but does not reset the Break disable or checking for a default netboot

ﬁlename. The conﬁguration register setting 0x0102 tells the system to boot from Flash memory if

netboot fails, disable Break, and check for a default netboot ﬁlename. For more information on the

copy tftp:ﬁlename [ bootﬂash | slot0 | slot1 ]:ﬁlename command, and other related commands, refer

to the set of router products conﬁguration and command reference publications.

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Recovering a Lost Password

An overview of recovering a lost password follows:

• Enter the show version command to note the existing software conﬁguration register value.

• Break to the bootstrap program prompt.

• Change the conﬁguration register to ignore NVRAM.

Note A key to recovering a lost password is to set the conﬁguration register so that the contents of

NVRAM are ignored (0x0040), allowing you to see your password.

• Enter privileged level in the system EXEC.

• Enter the show startup-conﬁguration command to display the enable password.

• Change the conﬁguration register value back to its original setting.

To recover a lost password, follow these procedures.

Step 1 Attach an ASCII terminal to the router console port, which is located on the rear panel.

Step 2 Conﬁgure the terminal to operate at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (or to

whatever settings the router is set).

Step 3 Enter the show version command to display the existing conﬁguration register value. Note

this value for later use in Step 14.

Step 4 If Break is disabled, power cycle the router. (To power cycle, turn off the router, wait ﬁve

seconds, and then turn it on again.) If Break is enabled on the router, press the Break key

or send a break (^[) and then proceed to Step 5.

Step 5 Within 60 seconds of turning on the router, press the Break key. This action causes the

terminal to display the bootstrap program prompt:

rommon 1 >

Step 6 Set the conﬁguration register to ignore the conﬁguration ﬁle information as follows:

rommon 1 > confreg

Configuration Summary

enabled are:

console baud: 9600

boot: image specified by the boot system command

or default to: cisco2-RSP

do you wish to change the configuration? y/n [n]: y

enable “diagnostic mode”? y/n [n]:

enable “use net in IP bcast address”? y/n [n]:

enable “load rom after netbootfails”? y/n [n]:

enable “use all zero broadcast”? y/n [n]:

enable “break/abort has effect?” y/n [n]:

enable “ignore system config info?” [n]: y

change console baud rate? y/n [n]:

change boot characteristics? y/n [n]

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Configuration Summary

enabled are:

console baud: 9600

boot: image specified by the boot system command

or default to: cisco2-RSP

do you wish to change the configuration? y/n [n]

You must reset or power cycle for the new config to take effect

Step 7 Initialize the router by entering the i command as follows:

rommon 1 > i

The router will power cycle, the conﬁguration register will be set to ignore the

conﬁguration ﬁle, and the router will boot the boot system image and prompt you with the

system conﬁguration dialog as follows:

--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Step 8 Enter no in response to the system conﬁguration dialog prompts until the following system

message is displayed:

Press RETURN to get started!

Step 9 Press Return. After some interface information, the prompt appears as follows:

Router >

Step 10 Enter the enable command to enter the enabled mode. The prompt changes to the

following:

Router #

Step 11 Enter the show conﬁguration EXEC command to display the enable password in the

conﬁguration ﬁle.

Step 12 Enter the conﬁgure terminal command at the EXEC prompt. You are prompted as follows:

Router# configure terminal

Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.

Router(config)#

Step 13 Using the conﬁg-register 0x<value> command, change the conﬁguration register value

back to its original value (noted from Step 3) or change it to a value of 0x0101 (factory

default).

Step 14 Exit the conﬁguration mode by entering Ctrl-Z.

Step 15 Reboot the router and enable it using the recovered password.

Using Flash Memory Cards

The Flash memory (PCMCIA) card slots on the front panel of the RSP7000 are for additional

PCMCIA-based Flash memory for your system. You can use this Flash memory to store and run

Cisco IOS images, or as a ﬁle server for other routers to access as clients. Occasionally, it might be

necessary to remove and replace Flash memory cards; however, removing Flash memory cards is not

required and is not recommended after the cards are installed in the slots.

Note The RSP7000 is oriented horizontally in the Cisco 7010.

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Replacing a Flash Memory Card

It might become necessary for you to replace or install a Flash memory card in your RSP7000. The

RSP7000 has two PCMCIA slots: slot 0 (left) and slot 1 (right). (See Figure 9 on the following page.)

The following procedure is generic and can be used for a Flash memory card in either slot position.

A Flash memory card can be inserted and removed with the power on.

Following is the procedure for installing and removing a Flash memory card:

Step 1 Face the front panel of the RSP7000 (as shown in Figure 9a), and hold the Flash memory

card with the connector end of the card toward the slot.

Figure 9

Installing and Removing a Flash Memory Card (PCMCIA slot 1)

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Step 2 Insert the card into the appropriate slot until the card completely seats in the connector at

the back of the slot and the eject button pops out toward you (See Figure 9b.) Note that the

card does not insert all the way inside the RSP7000; a portion of the card will remain

outside the slot. Do not attempt to force the card past this point.

Step 3 To eject a card, press the appropriate ejector button until the card is free of the connector at

the back of the slot. (See Figure 9c.)

Step 4 Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag to protect it.

Formatting a Flash Memory Card

The Flash memory (PCMCIA) card that shipped with your Cisco 7000 contains the Cisco IOS

software image. In some cases, you might need to insert a new Flash memory card and copy images

or backup conﬁguration ﬁles onto it. Before you can use a new Flash memory card, you must format

it.

Note The following procedure assumes you have already booted your router.

Warning The following formatting procedure erases all information on the Flash memory card. To

prevent the loss of important data on a Flash memory card, proceed carefully. If you wish to save the

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

Use the following procedure to format a new Flash memory card:

Step 1 Using the procedure in the section “Replacing a Flash Memory Card” on page 41 insert the

Flash memory card into slot 0. (If slot 0 is not available, use slot 1.)

Step 2 To format the Flash memory card, use the format slot0: (or format slot1:) command as

follows. (Use only Intel Series 2+ Flash memory cards.)

Router# format slot0:

All sectors will be erased, proceed? [confirm]

Enter volume id (up to 30 characters): MyNewCard

Formatting sector 1

Format device slot0 completed

Router#

Note For this example, an 8-MB Flash memory card was used, and at the line “Formatting sector,”

the system counted the card’s sectors backwards from 64 to 1 as it formatted them. For 16-MB Flash

memory cards, the system counts backwards from 128 to 1, and for 20-MB Flash memory cards, the

system counts backwards from 160 to 1.

The new Flash memory card is now formatted and ready to use.

Note For complete command descriptions and conﬁguration information, refer to the Router

Products Command Reference Addendum (for Cisco IOS Release 10.3) and the Router Products

Conﬁguration Guide Addendum (for Cisco IOS Release 10.3).

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Copying a Bootable Image into a Flash Memory Card

With the Flash memory card formatted, you can now copy a bootable image into it. To copy an

image, use the following procedure, which assumes the following:

• You have an RSP7000 with a good image in the onboard Flash SIMM so you can start the router

• The bootable image you wish to copy to the Flash memory card exists on a TFTP server to which

you have access (know its name and have connectivity to it), and at least one interface is available

over which you can access this server

Note To assure access to a TFTP sever, you will need to conﬁgure at least one interface using the

setup command facility. For instructions on using this procedure, refer to the Router Products

Conﬁguration Guide (for Cisco IOS Release 10.3[9]) or Router Products Getting Started Guide (for

Cisco IOS Release 10.3[9]) publications.

• You know the ﬁlename of the image you wish to copy into the Flash memory card

Following is the procedure for copying a bootable ﬁle (called new.image) into the Flash memory

card:

Step 1 Boot the router and allow it to initialize.

Step 2 Insert an unformatted Flash memory card and format it using the procedure in the section

“Formatting a Flash Memory Card,” and then proceed to Step 3.

Note If you have already formatted a Flash memory card, you can use it instead; however, you

cannot use a Flash memory card formatted on another type of system. You must reformat it to use it.

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Step 3 To enable the router, copy the image new.image to the Flash memory card, make this image

in the Flash memory card (in slot 0) the default boot image, and reboot the router, use the

following series of commands:

Router> en

Password:

Router# copy tftp:new.image slot0:new.image

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

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

Router#

Note In the previous example, the exclamation points (!!!) appear as the ﬁle is downloaded and the

“C” characters signify calculation of the checksum, which is a veriﬁcation that the ﬁle has been

correctly downloaded to the Flash memory card.

Router# config terminal

Router(config)# no boot system

Router(config)# boot system flash slot0:new.image

Router(config)# ^z

Router# copy running-config startup-config

Router# reload

When the system reloads it will boot the image new.image from the Flash memory card in slot 0.

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Copying Bootable Images Between Flash Memory Cards

As future releases of Cisco IOS images become available, you will receive these images either as a

netbooted ﬁle, a ﬁle on ﬂoppy disk, or a ﬁle on a Flash memory card.

The following scenario describes how to use a newly released image on a Flash memory card, in a

system that has an older image on a Flash memory card in slot 0 (and a default boot image in the

onboard Flash SIMM).

For this scenario, the ﬁlenames are as follows:

• the new image on the new Flash memory card is image.new

• the old image in the Flash memory card in slot 0 is image.old

• the bootable image in onboard Flash memory is image.boot

You will copy the new image from the new Flash memory card onto the Flash memory card that

contains the old image.

Note The scenario assumes that the new image will ﬁt on the Flash memory card in slot 0,

alongside the old image. If there is not enough available space, use the delete command to delete

ﬁles from the Flash memory card to make sufﬁcient room for the new image; however, do not delete

the image.old ﬁle. Then use the squeeze command to remove these deleted ﬁles from the Flash

memory card. If, after you have deleted ﬁles and used the squeeze command, the two ﬁles cannot

coexist on the Flash memory card in slot 0, remove this card (place it in an anti-static bag and store

it in a safe place), then insert the new Flash memory card (with the ﬁle image.new) in slot 0. Proceed

to Step 5 and use the command boot system ﬂash slot0:image.new to designate the ﬁle image.new

as the default boot image.

Step 1 Boot the router. By default, the ﬁle image.boot will be used.

Step 2 Enable the router as follows:

Router> en

Password:

Router#

Step 3 Insert the new Flash memory card in slot 1.

Step 4 Use the following command to copy the ﬁle image.new in slot 1, to the Flash memory card

in slot 0, only if there is enough memory space for the two images to coexist. If there is not

enough memory space, proceed to Step 5.

Router# copy slot1:image.new slot0:image.new

Note The previous command can also be entered as copy slot1:image.new slot0:.

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Step 5 Use the following series of commands to designate the ﬁle image.new (which is in the Flash

memory card in slot 0) as the default boot image:

Router# config t

Router(config)# no boot system

Router(config)# boot system flash slot0:image.new

Router(config)# ^z

Router# copy running-config startup-config

Router# reload

When the system reloads, it will boot the ﬁle image.new from the Flash memory card in slot 0.

Recovering from Locked Blocks

A locked block of Flash memory occurs when power is lost or a Flash memory card is unplugged

during a write or erase operation. When a block of Flash memory is locked, it cannot be written to

or erased, and the operation will consistently fail at a particular block location. The only way to

recover from locked blocks is by reformatting the Flash memory card with the format command.

Caution Formatting a Flash memory card will cause existing data to be lost.

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