Field Notice: FN - 63544 - CRS-16-PRP-6G/12G does not boot in XR Release 4.0.3/4.1.0 - Software Upgrade Recommended
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Revision History
| Revision | Publish Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
1.0 |
19-Mar-13 |
Initial Release |
10.0 |
14-Nov-17 |
Migration to new field notice system |
10.1 |
04-Jun-18 |
Fixed Broken Image Links |
Products Affected
| Affected Product ID | Comments |
|---|---|
CRS-16-PRP-12G |
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CRS-16-PRP-12G= |
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CRS-16-PRP-6G |
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CRS-16-PRP-6G= |
Defect Information
| Defect ID | Headline |
|---|---|
| CSCvf34445 | There were no defects filed with this field notice at the time of publication. |
Problem Description
Modified versions of CRS-16-PRP-6G or CRS-16-PRP-12G do not boot in IOS-XR Release 4.0.3 and 4.1.0.
Background
A modified version of CRS-16-PRP-6G and CRS-16-PRP-12G has these changes:
- Sponge A ASIC changed to Sponge B ASIC
- FCRAM
Problem Symptom
Modified versions of CRS-16-PRP-6G or CRS-16-PRP-12G does not boot in IOS-XR versions 4.0.3 and 4.1.0.
Here are the console logs for modified version of CRS-16-PRP-6G or CRS-16-PRP-12G without software support:
Workaround/Solution
Mandatory Software Maintenance Upgrades (SMU) are required for CRS-16-PRP-6G or CRS-16-PRP-12G for IOS XR Release 4.0.3/4.1.0.
Support for the modified hardware versions of CRS-16-PRP-6G and CRS-16-PRP-12G has been integrated in IOS XR Release 4.0.4, 4.1.1 and 4.2.0.
Recommendations
For customers running the IOS XR Releases 4.0.3 and 4.1.0, ensure the mandatory SMUs are installed and activated.
With your cisco.com userid, go to the Software Download page for CRS and select the CRS's Product type and IOS-XR version. Refer to this table to help you make your selection for the SMU.
| CRS IOS-XR Release | SMU ID | Description | DDTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.3 | AA05753 | CRS-PRP Half fcram channel SMU for IOS-XR 4.0.3 | CSCto18714 |
| 4.1.0 | AA05754 | CRS-PRP Half fcram channel SMU for IOS-XR 4.1.0 | CSCto18714 |
How To Identify Affected Products
Physical Cards
Refer to the images provided herein to identify the board's version and serial number location.
CRS-16-PRP-12G and CRS-16-PRP-6G= (Old version of card)
CRS-16-PRP-12G and CRS-16-PRP-6G= (New version of the card)
Here is the CLI Output for CRS-16-PRP-12G= VE card.
The CRS-16-PRP-6G= VE card TAN is 800-33130-08 or newer.
Additional Information
Q: How do I know if a CRS-16-PRP-6G/CRS-16-PRP-12G is a modified version?
A: Modified versions of the CRS-16-PRP-6G/CRS-16-PRP-12G can be identified via the Assembly Part Number.Original version:
CRS-16-PRP-6G: 800-33130-XX
CRS-16-PRP-12G: 800-33640-XX
Modified version:
CRS-16-PRP-6G: 800-33130-08
CRS-16-PRP-12G: 800-33640-08
Q: Does the component change have any functional/performance impact on the PRP?
A: No
Q: Is there any component change on the CRS-8-PRP-6G/CRS-8-PRP-8G?
A: No
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