Table Of Contents
Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2
Wide Area Network Interface Cards, Voice Interface Cards, and Voice WAN Interface Cards
Determining Your Software Release
Upgrading to a New Software Release
New Hardware and Software Features in Release 12.1(5)T2
New Software Features in Release 12.1(5)T2
Networks with Cisco 2600 and Cisco 3600 Series Routers
Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
Release 12.1 Documentation Set
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2
April 20, 2001
These release notes describe features and functionality of Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2 that runs on the multiservice route processor (MRP) card in the Cisco Integrated Communications System (ICS) 7750.
IOS software for the MRP card is bundled with other system software for the Cisco ICS 7750, as follows:
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Current release (system software release 1.0.5, 4/23/2001): Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2
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These release notes are updated as needed to describe new memory requirements, new features, new hardware support, software platform deferrals, microcode changes, related document changes, and any other important changes. Use these release notes with the Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
For a list of the software caveats that apply to Release 12.1(5)T2 on the Cisco ICS 7750, refer to the section "Caveats" and to the online Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T document. The caveats document is updated for every 12.1 T maintenance release and is located on Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and the Documentation CD-ROM.
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Contents
These release notes discuss the following topics:
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System Requirements
This section describes the system requirements for Release 12.1(5)T2 on the Cisco ICS 7750. It includes the following sections:
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Memory Requirements
Table 1 describes the memory requirements for the Cisco IOS feature sets supported by Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2 on each MRP card inside a Cisco ICS 7750 chassis.
Table 1 Available Software Images and Memory Requirements for the MRP Card
Cisco ICS 7750
IP/Voice Plus
ics7700-sv3y-mz
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IP/FW/Voice Plus IPSec 56
ics7700-o3sv3y56i-mz
S77b-k8-1.0.5
Not applicable
64 MB
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IP/FW/Voice Plus IPSec 3DES
ics7700-k2o3sv3y-mz
S77c-k9-1.0.5
Not applicable
64 MB
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IP/IPX/AT/IBM/ Voice, Plus
ics7700-bnr2sv3y-mz
S77d-1.0.5
Not applicable
64 MB
RAM
IP/IPX/AT/IBM/FW/ Voice, Plus IPSec 56
ics7700-bno3r2sv3y56i-mz
S77e-k8-1.0.5
Not applicable
64 MB
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IP/IPX/AT/IBM/FW/ Voice, Plus IPSec 3DES
ics7700-bk2no3r2sv3y-mz
S77f-k9-1.0.5
Not applicable
64 MB
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1 In addition to the IOS software listed above, each software bundle contains the following software: Cisco IOS software for the system switch processor (SSP) card, Cisco ICS 7700 System Manager, Cisco CallManager, and system alarm processor (SAP) software.
2 Flash memory is not used for the Cisco IOS image on a Cisco ICS 7750. A Cisco IOS compressed image resides on the system processing engine (SPE) card and is downloaded to the RAM of each MRP card before image decompression.
3 You can upgrade MRP card memory to 80 MB or 96 MB by installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) in the card DIMM slot. For memory upgrade instructions, refer to Installing Memory, PVDM, and VPN Modules in SPE Cards and MRP Cards in the Cisco ICS 7750.
Hardware Supported
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2 supports MRP cards in a Cisco ICS 7750. For detailed descriptions of new hardware features, see New and Changed Information.
Processor Cards
Table 2 lists the processor cards in the Cisco ICS 7750.
Table 2 Cisco ICS 7750 Processor Cards
System processing engine (SPE)
A single-board computer that runs system software applications such as Cisco ICS System Manager and Cisco CallManager.
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Multiservice route processor (MRP)
A voice-and-data-capable router that can carry voice traffic over an IP network and can link remote Ethernet LANs to central offices over WAN links. The multiservice route processor has two slots that support combinations of WAN interface cards (WICs), voice WAN interface cards (VWICs), and Voice interface cards (VICs). It also has two slots to support Packet Voice Data modules (PVDMs). Five versions of PVDMs are available.
Supports the data and voice interface port types listed in Table 5.
System alarm processor (SAP)
A module that monitors the status of the chassis, power supply modules, and fans, and feeds real-time data to the system processing engines. The SAP card delivers its data to the Cisco ICS System Manager application on the SPE card.
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System switch processor (SSP)
An Ethernet switch that passes data between all system cards and to any other Ethernet switches connected to the system.
Two Ethernet 10/100 ports
Table 3 lists the number of processor cards supported by a Cisco ICS 7750.
Table 3 Number of Cards Supported in a Cisco ICS 7750 Chassis
SAP
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200W power supply module
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1 Two SPEs are recommended to support system failover and to provide redundant call processing and local mirroring of database information
MRP Card Upgrades
You can upgrade MRP cards as follows:
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Table 4 provides information about the modules that you can install in the MRP
Wide Area Network Interface Cards, Voice Interface Cards, and Voice WAN Interface Cards
Table 5 lists the WICs, VICs, and VWICs that you can order in Cisco ICS 7750 MRP cards. Refer to the Cisco ICS 7750 Software Configuration Guide for configuration instructions.
Table 5 Supported WICs and VICs and VWICs
1-port serial
Data only
1T WIC
2-port serial
Data only
2T WIC
2-port asynchronous/synchronous serial
Data only
2A/S WIC
Data only
1B-ST WIC
1-port ISDN BRI U
Data only
1B-U WIC
1-port 56/64-kbps DSU/CSU3
Data only
1DSU-56K4 WIC
1-port T1/FT1
Data only
1DSU-T1 WIC
2-port FXS4 voice/fax interface
Voice only
2FXS VIC
2-port FXO5 voice/fax interface
Voice only
2FXO VIC
2-port E&M6 voice/fax interface
Voice only
2E&M VIC
1-port T1 multiflex trunk interface
Voice and data
1MFT-T1 VWIC7
2-port T1 multiflex trunk interface
Voice and data
2MFT-T1 VWIC
1 ISDN = Integrated Services Digital Network
2 BRI = Basic Rate Interface
3 DSU/CSU = Data service unit/channel service unit
4 FXS = Foreign Exchange Station
5 FXO = Foreign Exchange Office
6 E&M = Receive and transmit (or ear and mouth)
7 VWIC = Voice WAN interface card
Key Hardware Features
The Cisco ICS 7750 provides the following key hardware features:
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Determining Your Software Release
Complete the following steps to determine the Cisco IOS software version running on the Cisco ICS 7750 system cards:
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http://IP address/icsStep 3
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The page refreshes, displaying the selected MRP.
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The following is sample output after entering the command show version on the MRP card:
router> show versionCisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS (tm) ICS7750 Software (ics7700-sv3y-mz), Version 12.1(5)T2, RELEASE SOFTWAREAdditional output lines from the command show version include information such as the processor revision numbers, amount of available memory, hardware IDs, and partition information.
Upgrading to a New Software Release
This section directs you to the documents that explain how to upgrade the software that runs on the Cisco ICS 7750.
Software upgrades for the Cisco ICS 7750 are distributed on CCO. Contact your sales representative for ordering instructions. For additional information about software image distribution, instructions for copying the software image from a PC to the Cisco ICS 7750, and installing the software, see the section "Upgrading to System Software Release 1.0.5 or 1.0.6" in the Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for System Software Release 1.0.x.
This information is available on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
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Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Voice Products: Cisco Integrated Communications System 7750: Cisco ICS 7750 Release Notes: Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for System Software Release 1.0.x
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Cisco Product Documentation: Voice Products: Cisco Integrated Communications System 7750: Cisco ICS 7750 Release Notes: Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for System Software Release 1.0.x
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· Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for System Software Release 1.0.x
· Release Notes for the Cisco ICS 7750 for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2
Feature Set Tables
The Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets consisting of software images—depending on the platform. Each feature set contains a specific set of Cisco IOS features. Release 12.1(5)T2 supports the same feature sets as Releases 12.1 and 12.1 T, but Release 12.1(5)T2 can include new features supported by the Cisco ICS 7750 platform. Table 6 lists the feature sets supported by the Cisco ICS 7750.
Table 7 lists the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco ICS 7750 in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2. The table uses the following conventions:
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New and Changed Information
The following sections list the new hardware and software features supported by the Cisco ICS 7750 series for Cisco IOS software releases Release 12.1(5)T2.
New Hardware and Software Features in Release 12.1(5)T2
The following sections list the new hardware and software features supported by the Cisco ICS 7750 for Release 12.1(5)T2.
Cisco ICS 7750
The Cisco Integrated Communications System (ICS) 7750 is an IP telephony system that provides managed Web-based communications applications for transforming branch-office and mid-sized business environments into Internet e-businesses. The system is built on the open and scalable Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data).
The Cisco ICS 7750 integrates the functionality of the following voice and data network components:
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The Cisco ICS 7750 incorporates all of the following elements needed to deliver converged data, voice and video:
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The Cisco ICS 7750 is a six-slot system, which houses any combination of Cisco IOS-based MRPs and/or SPEs. Various combinations of MRP and SPE cards allow a network administrator to customize the configuration to meet voice and data processing needs, such as telephony, in one integrated system. The SAP card provides fault management and events-driven alarms through electronic mail or paging and the SSP card provides Ethernet switching.
The MRP supports both digital and analog voice-trunk gateways and WAN interfaces. The MRP enables businesses to use virtual private network (VPN), firewall, IP Security (IPSec), and QoS for voice and data transmission. The Cisco ICS 7750 system uses the MRP to link to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and existing private branch exchanges (PBXs), as well as other common analog devices, such as fax machines and teleconferencing stations. Each MRP card has two slots that accept existing Cisco Voice interface cards (VICs) and WAN interface cards (WICs). Refer to Table 5 for a complete list.
The SPE is a single-board computer that can run Cisco CallManager for intelligent call processing.
A Cisco ICS 7750 network includes peripheral hardware components, such as the following:
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New Software Features in Release 12.1(5)T2
For information regarding the features supported in Cisco IOS Release 12.1, refer to the Cross-Platform Release Notes and New Feature Documentation links at the following location on Cisco.com:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios121/index.htm
This URL is subject to change without notice. If it changes, point your web browser to Cisco.com, and click on the following path:
Service & Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
Important Notes
The following sections contain important notes about Cisco IOS-related issues for that can apply to the Cisco ICS 7750. (Also, see the "Caveats" section.)
Entering IOS Commands
This section describes the Cisco IOS commands that should be run only in the System Manager.
Caution
You should not use the CLI for the following tasks:
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Networks with Cisco 2600 and Cisco 3600 Series Routers
In a network environment that uses Cisco 2600 series routers, Cisco 3600 series routers, and Cisco ICS 7750s, to avoid intermittent call setup failures all platforms should run Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T2 or later.
Software Images on MRP Cards
All of the MRP cards in a Cisco ICS 7750 must run the same Cisco IOS image.
Caveats
Caveats describe unexpected behavior or defects in Cisco IOS software releases. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats, severity 2 caveats are less serious, and severity 3 caveats are the least serious of these three severity levels.
This section is organized as follows:
All caveats in Release 12.1(5)T are also in Release 12.1(5)T2. For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T, refer to the Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1T document. For information on caveats in Cisco IOS Release 12.1, refer to the Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 document. These publications list severity 1 and 2 caveats, and are located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
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Resolved Caveats
This section describes resolved caveats in Release 12.1(5)T2:
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Open Caveats
This section describes open caveats in Release 12.1(5)T2.
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Workaround—Disabling VAD can solve this problem, however, if you disable VAD on a network that exhibits a significant amount of jitter (for example, greater than 100 milliseconds per second), latency becomes noticeable to the user in the form of delay and packet loss. Also, if the codec clocks are out of sync among the devices participating in the call, latency increases for the duration of the call. For example, if the codec clock at the transmitting end is 100 parts per million faster than the codec clock at the receiving end, latency increases to one-half second over the course of a one hour long connection (at 8 kHz).
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Workaround—Limit the echo-coverage setting to 16 milliseconds in the voice-port configuration. For example, enter the command echo {coverage} 16ms voice-port.
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Workaround—Use the PVDM in slot 0 for a 2-port analog VIC. For example, if two 2-port FXO cards are on the MRP, plug in a PVDM-8 or a higher PVDM (PVDM with 2 or more DSPs) into
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Workaround—Disable fax relay so that the fax call makes use of the established voice path. Do this by adding the following configuration to the routers on both sides of the VoIP call leg:
router(config)# dial-peer voice tag voiprouter(config-dial-peer)# fax rate disablerouter(config-dial-peer)# no vadwhere tag is the dial peer tag you assign.
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If this is the case, entering the show ip route EXEC command generates output similar to the following:
10.0.0.0/8 is variably subnetted, 2 subnets, 2 masksC 10.0.0.0/8 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/0C 10.34.207.0/25 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/0S* 0.0.0.0/0 [1/0] via 10.34.207.1In the show ip route command output shown above, being in the subnet 10.0.0.0/8 prevents the MRP from pinging Cisco IP Phones with addresses such as 10.34.207.140 (which are in a different network).
Workaround—Enter the clear ip route EXEC command.
After you enter the clear ip route EXEC command, if you enter the show ip route EXEC command again, you should see output similar to the following:
10.0.0.0/25 is subnetted, 1 subnetsC 10.34.207.0 is directly connected, FastEthernet0/0S* 0.0.0.0/0 [1/0] via 10.34.207.1Related Documentation
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco ICS 7750. Typically, these documents consist of hardware and software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, feature modules, and other documents.
Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents, except for feature modules, which are available online on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Use these release notes with the documents listed in the following sections:
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Release-Specific Documents
The following documents are specific to Release 12.1. They are located on Cisco.com and the Documentation CD-ROM:
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To reach these documents from Cisco.com, click on this path (under the heading Service & Support):
Technical Documents: Product Bulletins
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The Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 and Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T documents contain caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of Release 12.1.
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Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Caveats
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Cisco ICS 7750 Documents
The documents described in this section are available on Cisco.com and on CD:
On Cisco.com, beginning under the Service & Support heading:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Voice Products: Cisco Integrated Communications System 7750
On the Documentation CD-ROM (customer order number DOC-CONDOCCD=) at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Voice Products: Cisco Integrated Communications System 7750
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Documentation Set
Printed versions of most of the platform-specific documents can be ordered as a boxed set (customer order number DOCS-7750=).
Feature Modules
Feature modules describe new features supported by Release 12.1 and are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. A feature module consists of a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference. As updates, the feature modules are available online only. Feature module information is incorporated in the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set.
To reach the Cisco ICS 7750-related Release 12.1 feature module:
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Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents that are shipped with your order in electronic form on the Documentation CD-ROM—unless you specifically ordered printed versions.
Documentation Modules
Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two types of books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. Chapters in a configuration guide describe protocols, configuration tasks, Cisco IOS software functionality, and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Use each configuration guide with its corresponding command reference. The Cisco IOS software documentation set is available on Cisco.com and on the Documentation CD-ROM.
On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1: Configuration Guides and Command References
Release 12.1 Documentation Set
Table 8 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.1 software documentation set, which is available in both electronic and printed form.
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On Cisco.com at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
On the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.1
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Obtaining Documentation
The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.
World Wide Web
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
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Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.
Ordering Documentation
Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:
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Documentation Feedback
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You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.
Cisco.com
Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, networked services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly integrated Internet application is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for doing business with Cisco.
Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.
Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.
To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com
Technical Assistance Center
The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac
P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:
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In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.
To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/register/
If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
Contacting TAC by Telephone
If you have a priority level 1(P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
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This document is to be used with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
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