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Versatile Interface Processor (VIP6-80)

Installation and Configuration Guide

Product Numbers: VIP6-80(=), MEM-VIP6-64M-SD(=), MEM-VIP6-128M-SD(=), MEM-VIP6-256M-SD(=)

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Introduction

This document describes the Versatile Interface Processor (VIP6-80), an option available for use with

the Cisco 7500 series and the Cisco 7000 series routers using the 7000 Series Route Switch Processor

(RSP7000) and 7000 Series Chassis Interface (RSP7000CI). The VIP6-80 improves high-performance

switching over previous generation VIPs.

The VIP6-80 supports online insertion and removal (OIR), a feature that allows you to remove and

replace a VIP6-80 without first shutting down the system. However, the VIP6-80 does not support OIR

of port adapters (PAs). The VIP6-80 must be removed before removing or installing the port adapter.

The VIP6-80 also supports Single Line Card Reload, a feature that reloads a failed line card on the

network backplane without reloading other line cards. Refer to the “Single Line Card Reload” section

on page 32 for more information.

The VIP6-80 supports any combination of LAN and WAN PAs, including Fast Ethernet, T1/E1,

High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI), T3/E3, T3/E3 ATM, multichannel T1/E1, multichannel T3/E3,

OC-3 ATM, Packet over SONET (POS), and OC-12 ATM. For a list of supported port adapters, refer to

the “Port Adapter Slots” section on page 7.

Contents

This guide includes the following sections:

•Related Documentation, page 2

•Product Description, page 3

•Installation Prerequisites, page 10

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•Guidelines for Removal and Installation, page 15

•Removing a VIP6-80, page 18

•Removing and Installing Port Adapters, page 19

•Installing a VIP6-80, page 24

•Performing a Basic Configuration, page 25

•Checking the VIP6-80 Installation, page 26

•Maintenance Procedures, page 32

•Troubleshooting, page 36

•Obtaining Documentation, page 37

•Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 38

•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page 39

Related Documentation

Your router and the Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which

are documented in the following resources:

•Cisco IOS software:

For configuration information and support, refer to the modular configuration and modular

command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that

corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.

Note You can access Cisco IOS software configuration and hardware installation and maintenance

documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com. Translated documentation is

available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml.

•Cisco microcode:

For information on upgrading microcode in Cisco 7500 series routers, see the Cisco IOS

Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guides for the mainline software release that you are

running. For information on upgrading software and microcode in Cisco 7000 series routers, refer

to the manual Upgrading Software and Microcode in Cisco 7000 Series Routers, available online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ssr921/7k_921cn/54755.htm.

•Cisco 7000 series routers:

For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7000 series routers, refer to the

Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation and Maintenance guide available online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7000/7000_him/index.htm.

•Cisco 7500 series routers:

For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7500 series routers, refer to the

Cisco 7500 Installation and Configuration Guide available online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7505/cicg7500/index.htm.

•For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for WAN interfaces:

–

Site Preparation and Safety Guide online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat4000/hw_doc/safety/index.htm

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–

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7500 Series Routers online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7505/4194pc75.htm

–

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7000 Series Routers online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7000/4195pc70.htm

•Port adapters/interface processors/service adapters:

For port adapter information and maintenance information, refer to the specific port adapter

installation and configuration guide. See the port adapter index online at

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7505/portadpt/index.htm.

•To view Cisco documentation or obtain general information about the documentation, refer to the

following sources:

•“Obtaining Documentation” section on page 37

•“Obtaining Additional Publications and Information” section on page 39

Product Description

The topics discussed in this section are as follows:

•CPU, page 5

•Memory Components, page 5

•LEDs, page 6

•Jumpers, page 6

•Microcode, page 6

•ROM Monitor, page 6

•Port Adapter Slots, page 7

•Specifications, page 9

•System Software, page 9

•Traffic Management, page 10

The VIP6-80 is available for use as an option with the Cisco 7505, Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX,

Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, Cisco 7576, and the Cisco 7000 series routers. The VIP6-80 is not

currently available as an upgrade to an existing VIP.

The VIP6-80 has a main processor and memory. When distributed switching is enabled on the router, the

VIP6-80 can make packet switching decisions to help reduce the load on the Route Switch Processor

(RSP). Interfaces located on port adapters that fit into the VIP6-80 connect the router to the external

network. Either one dual-width or two single-width PAs can be used on the VIP6-80. See the “Port

Adapter Slots” section on page 7 for more information.

The VIP6-80 supports OIR. VIP6-80 PAs do not support OIR, so you must first remove the VIP6-80

before removing or installing the PAs.

The VIP6-80 also supports Single Line Card Reload (SLCR), a feature which speeds recovery of a failed

router by reloading a failed line card without reloading other line cards on the network backplane. For

more information, refer to “Single Line Card Reload” section on page 32.

Table 1 outlines features of the VIP6-80 model.

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The VIP6-80 installs in any of the following interface processor slots on your router:

•Slots 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the Cisco 7000 router

•Slots 0, 1, or 2 in the Cisco 7010 router

•Slots 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the Cisco 7505 router

•Slots 0, 1, 4, 5, or 6 in the Cisco 7507 router

•Slots 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, and 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 in the Cisco 7513 router

•Slots 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 of Router A, and slots 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 of Router B in the Cisco 7576 router

For more information on interface processor slots on your router, refer to the Cisco 7500 Series

Installation and Configuration Guide or the appropriate Quick Start Guide for the Cisco 7500 series

routers, or refer to the Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation and Maintenance guide for the Cisco 7000

series routers.

Table 1 VIP6-80 Features

Product

Packets Forwarding

(PPS)1

1. PPS = packets per second

Bandwidth

Distributed Switching/

Services (DSW) Usage

VIP6-80 ~ 140,000 - 215,000 750+ MB Yes;

Very high DSW

High distributed switching performance

Multiple high-speed PAs with high link utilization

Extensive use of distributed IP services

Cisco Content Networking (CCN)

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Figure 1 VIP6-80

CPU

Memory Components

You can use any combination of available CPU memory configurations and packet memory

configurations on the VIP6-80. You do not need to have equal amounts of CPU memory and

packet memory installed. (For information about upgrading memory, see the “Upgrading VIP6-80

Memory” section on page 32.) For a description of memory components, see Table 3.

1Bus connector 4Port adapter slot 1

2CPU 5Port adapter slot 0

3SDRAM DIMM (program or CPU memory) U1 6SDRAM DIMM (packet memory) U5

Ta b l e 2 C P U

Type Size Description

Location

(See Figure 1.)

CPU 400 megahertz (MHz)

internal operating frequency

Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC),

MIPS R7000 processor

CPU

75368

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LEDs

The VIP6-80 has LEDs; however, they are not be visible once the VIP is installed in the Cisco 7500 or

the Cisco 7000 router. The port adapters that fit into the VIP do have visible LEDs. Refer to the

Installation and Configuration Guide for your specific port adapter for more information.

Jumpers

There are no user-configurable jumpers on the VIP6-80.

Microcode

The Cisco 7500 and Cisco 7000 series routers support downloadable microcode, which enables you to

upgrade microcode versions by downloading new microcode images, storing them in system Flash

memory, and instructing the system to load its image from Flash memory. You can store multiple images

for an interface type, such as the VIP6-80, and, with a configuration command, instruct the system to

load any one of them or the default microcode image. Although multiple microcode versions for a

specific interface type can be stored concurrently in Flash memory, only one image can load at startup.

The show controllers cbus command displays the currently loaded and running microcode version for

each interface processor and the VIP6-80. The show startup-config EXEC command shows the current

system instructions for loading microcode at startup.

Software and interface processor microcode images are bundled to work together. Overriding the bundle

can result in system incompatibilities. We recommend that you use the microcode included in the

software bundle. For information on upgrading software and microcode in Cisco 7500 series routers, see

the Cisco IOS Software Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guides for the mainline software

release that you are running.

ROM Monitor

The VIP6-80 read-only memory (ROM) monitor, known as Rommon, is firmware. It runs a brief set of

system diagnostics, initializes the VIP6-80 hardware, and downloads a copy of the Cisco IOS image. The

ROM monitor loads the Cisco IOS image from Flash memory or from a TFTP server. While multiple

Cisco IOS images can be stored in RSP Flash memory, just one can be loaded at system startup.

Table 3 Memory Components

Type Size Description

Location

(See

Figure 1.)

SDRAM DIMMs 1

(program or CPU

memory)

1. 8-bit error correction code (ECC), rather than byte parity, for single error-bit correction and double error-bit detection

64 (default), 128, or 256 MB 100-MHz synchronous dynamic random-access

memory (SDRAM) as CPU memory contained on

dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs)

SDRAM DIMMs 1

(packet memory)

64 MB (default) 100-MHz synchronous dynamic random-access

memory (SDRAM) as packet memory contained on

dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs)

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The VIP6-80 ROM monitor functions similarly to the boot loader image on the RSP, which runs a copy

of the Cisco IOS image. The boot loader image allows the router to access the Cisco IOS image when

powering up or initializing the system.

Port Adapter Slots

The VIP6-80 supports up to two single-width port adapters, or one dual-width port adapter. Figure 1

shows a VIP6-80 with two single-width port adapter slots. A dual-width port adapter occupies both port

adapter slots (not shown).

To ensure proper airflow in the router and compliance with EMI prevention standards, a VIP6-80 with

one single-width port adapter must have a blank port adapter installed in the empty port adapter slot

location.

VIP6-80 does not support OIR of PAs. To install or replace port adapters, first remove the VIP6-80.

Note A VIP6-80 without at least one installed port adapter is not supported.

The VIP6-80 does not support the PA-GE.

Table 4 identifies the port adapters supported by the VIP6-80 at the time of this writing.

Note The following table does not address which software release applies to the VIP6-80 port adapters. For

more information, refer to the Software Advisor at

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/CompNav/Index.pl.

Table 4 Port Adapters Supported by the VIP6-80

Product Number Description

Number of

Ports

Single or

Dual Width

PA-A3-T3 ATM DS3 port adapter, enhanced 1 Single

PA-A3-E3 ATM E3 port adapter, enhanced 1 Single

PA-A3-8T1IMA ATM inverse multiplexer over ATM port adapter 8 Single

PA-A3-8E1IMA ATM inverse multiplexer over ATM port adapter 8 Single

PA-A3-OC3MM ATM OC-3c/STM-1 multimode, enhanced 1 Single

PA-A3-OC3SMI ATM OC-3c/STM-1 single-mode intermediate reach (IR), enhanced 1 Single

PA-A3-OC3SML ATM OC-3c/STM-1 single-mode long reach (LR), enhanced 1 Single

PA-A3-OC12-MM ATM OC-12/STM-4 single-mode intermediate reach (IR); multimode 1 Dual

PA-A3-OC12-SMI ATM OC-12/STM-4 single-mode intermediate reach (IR); multimode 1 Dual

PA-POS-OC3-MM Single-wide OC-3c/STM-1 1 Single

PA-POS-OC3-SMI Single-wide OC-3c/STM-1 1 Single

PA-POS-OC3-SML Single-wide OC-3c/STM-1 1 Single

PA-FE-TX Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX 1 Single

PA-FE-FX Fast Ethernet 100BaseFX 1 Single

PA-2FE-TX Dual-Port Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX 2 Single

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PA-2FE-FX Dual-Port Fast Ethernet 100BaseFX 2 Single

PA-4E Ethernet 10BaseT 4 Single

PA-8E Ethernet 10BaseT 8 Single

PA-F-MM FDDI Multimode 1 Single

PA-F-SM FDDI Single-Mode 1 Single

PA-FD-MM FDDI Full Duplex Multimode 1 Single

PA-FD-SM FDDI Full Duplex Single-mode 1 Single

PA-4T+ Serial, Enhanced 4 Single

PA-8T-V35 Serial, V.35 8 Single

PA-8T-232 Serial, RS232 8 Single

PA-8T-X21 Serial, X.21 8 Single

PA-T3/PA-T3+ T3 Serial Interface 1 Single

PA-2T3/ PA-2T3+ T3 Serial Interface 2 Single

PA-E3 E3 Serial Interface 1 Single

PA-2E3 E3 Serial Interface 2 Single

PA-4E1G/75 E1 G.703 Serial (75 ohm/Unbalanced) 4 Single

PA-4E1G/120 E1 G.703 Serial (120 ohm/Balanced) 4 Single

PA-MC-T3 Multichannel T3 1 Single

PA-MC-E3 Multichannel E3 1 Single

PA-MC-2T1 Multichannel DS1/PRI T1 (100 ohm) 2 Single

PA-MC-4T1 Multichannel DS1/PRI T1 (100 ohm) 4 Single

PA-MC-8T1 Multichannel DS1/PRI T1 (100 ohm) 8 Single

PA-MC-2T3+ Multichannel with two T3 interfaces 2 Single

PA-MC-8DSX1 Multichannel DS1/PRI T1 (100 ohm) 8 Single

PA-MC-2E1/120 Multichannel E1 with G.703 120-ohm interface 2 Single

PA-MC-8E1/120 Multichannel E1 with G.703 120-ohm interface 8 Single

PA-MC-STM-1MM Multichannel STM-1 Port Adapter 1 Single

PA-MC-STM-1SMI1Multichannel STM-1 Port Adapter 1 Single

PA-H HSSI 1 Single

PA-2H HSSI 2 Single

PA-SRP-OC12MM 2Multimode fiber 2 Dual

PA-SRP-OC12SMI 2Single-mode fiber, intermediate reach 2 Dual

PA-SRP-OC12SML 2Single-mode fiber, long reach 2 Dual

PA-SRP-OC12SMX 2Single-mode fiber, extended reach 2 Dual

1. Supported only on the Cisco VIP6-80.

2. Requires Cisco IOS 12.1(12)E or later or Cisco IOS 12.1(22)S or later.

Table 4 Port Adapters Supported by the VIP6-80 (Continued)

Product Number Description

Number of

Ports

Single or

Dual Width

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Note All interface processors are dual-width.

For more information on the available port adapters, interface processors, and service adapters supported

by the VIP6-80, refer to the Cisco Product Catalog online, or contact a Cisco sales representative. For

more information on a specific port adapter, refer to the specific port adapter installation and

configuration guide. The port adapters, including part numbers for ordering, are listed in the Cisco Port

Adapter Documentation flyer. This document is available online at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/port_adapters/roadmaps/11022pa.html.

Specifications

The VIP6-80 physical specifications are listed in Table 5.

System Software

The Cisco 7505, Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX, Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 routers

support downloadable system software and microcode for most Cisco IOS and microcode upgrades. This

enables you to remotely download, store, and boot from a new image. For information on upgrading

software and microcode in Cisco 7500 series routers, see the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals

Configuration Guides for the mainline software release that you are running.

The Cisco IOS software images reside in Flash memory, in the form of a dual in-line memory module

(DIMM). Flash memory contains the default system software image and bundled microcode images.

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 VIP6-80 Flash memory.

For the latest software release information, refer to the Software Advisor at

http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/CompNav/Index.pl.

At system startup, an internal system utility scans for compatibility problems between the installed

interface processor types and the bundled microcode images. The utility then decompresses the images

into running dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). The bundled microcode images then function

the same as the EPROM images.

Table 5 VIP6-80 Specifications

Description Specifications

Physical dimensions The VIP6-80 occupies one chassis slot and can only be operated in Cisco

7500 series or Cisco 7000 series routers using the 7000 Series Route

Switch Processor (RSP7000) and 7000 Series Chassis Interface

(RSP7000CI)

Shipping weight 5 lb (2.25 kg)

Operating temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Relative humidity 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing

Storage temperature –4 to 149°F (–20 to 65°C)

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Traffic Management

The VIP6-80 supports the following:

•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent V1 (RFCs 1155–1157)

•Management Information Base (MIB) II (RFC 1213)

Installation Prerequisites

This section provides installation prerequisites to ensure a successful VIP6-80 installation, and includes

the following sections:

•Software Requirements, page 10

•Hardware Requirements, page 10

•Microcode Requirements, page 11

•Tools and Parts Required, page 11

•Agency Approvals, page 11

•Safety Guidelines, page 11

Software Requirements

The minimum Cisco IOS Release requirements for VIP6-80 are listed in Table 6. For configuration

information and support, refer to the modular configuration and modular command reference

publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the software

release installed on your Cisco hardware.

Note You can access Cisco IOS software configuration and hardware installation and maintenance

documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com. Translated documentation is available

at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml.

Hardware Requirements

The VIP6-80 is a single motherboard. It operates with the following:

•Cisco 7505, Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX, Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and the Cisco 7576 routers

with the Route Switch Processor (RSP1, RSP2, RSP4, RSP4+, RSP8, or RSP16); the RSP should

have at least 64 MB of DRAM

Table 6 VIP6-80 Minimum Software Release Requirements

VIP Release Minimum Cisco IOS Supported Releases

VIP6-80 Cisco IOS Release 12.0(22)S or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 S

Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12)E or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.1 E

Cisco IOS Release 12.2(12)T or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.2 T

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