Table Of Contents
Release Notes for the Cisco PDSN 2.0 Feature in Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW
Determining the Software Version
Upgrading to a New Software Release
Packet Data Serving Node Software Features in Release 12.3(8)XW
Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set
Release 12.3 Documentation Set
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Home Page
Release Notes for the Cisco PDSN 2.0 Feature in Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW
July 2004
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW is a special release that is based on Cisco IOS Release12.3, with the addition of enhancements to the Cisco Packet Data Serving Node (Cisco PDSN) feature. The Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW is a release optimized for the Cisco PDSN Release 2.0 feature on the Cisco 7206VXR router, the Cisco 7609 Internet Router, the Cisco NPE-G1 router, and Cisco 6500 Catalyst Switch platform.
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These release notes include important information and caveats for the Cisco PDSN software feature provided in Cisco IOS 12.3(8)XW for the Cisco 7206VXR series router, the Cisco 7609 Internet Router, and Cisco 6500 Catalyst Switch platforms.
Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.3 can be found on CCO at:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/index.htm
Release notes for Cisco 7000 Family for Release 12.3T can be found on CCO at:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/123relnt/7000/index.htm
Release notes for the Cisco 6000 Family for 12.3T can be found on CCO at:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/123relnt/cat6000/index.htm
This release note includes the following topics:
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Packet Data Serving Node Software Features in Release 12.3(8)XW
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Introduction
Cisco PDSN is an IOS software feature that enables a Cisco 7206VXR router, or a Multi-Processor WAN Application Module (MWAM) on a Catalyst 6500 Switch or 7600 Internet router, or the Cisco NPE-G1 router to function as a gateway between the wireless Radio Access Network (RAN) and the Internet. With Cisco PDSN enabled on a router, a stationary or roaming mobile user can access the Internet, a corporate network intranet, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services. Cisco PDSN supports both Simple IP operation and Mobile IP operation.
System Requirements
This section describes the system requirements for Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW:
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Memory Requirements
Table 1 shows the memory requirements for the PDSN Software Feature Set that supports the Cisco 7206VXR router. The table also lists the memory requirements for the IP Standard Feature Set (for the Home Agent [HA]).
Hardware Supported
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW is optimized for PDSN Release 2.0 on the Cisco 7206VXR router, the MWAM card on the Cisco 6500 Catalyst Switch platform and the 7600 Internet router platform, and the Cisco NPE-G1 router.
A Hardware-Software Compatibility Matrix is available on CCO for users with CCO login accounts. This matrix allows users to search for supported hardware components by entering a Cisco platform and IOS Release. The Hardware-Software Compatibility Matrix tool is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/front.x/Support/HWSWmatrix/hwswmatrix.cgi
Software Compatibility
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW is a special release that is developed on Cisco IOS Release 12.3.
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW supports the same features that are in Cisco IOS Release 12.3, with the addition of the PDSN Release 2.0 feature.
Determining the Software Version
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your router, log in to the router and enter the show version EXEC command:
Router#show versionCisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS (tm) MWAM Software (MWAM-C6IS-M), Version 12.3(8)XW, EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) Synched to technology version 12.3(8)TTAC Support: http://www.cisco.com/tacCopyright (c) 1986-2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.Upgrading to a New Software Release
For information on upgrading to a new software release, see the product bulletin Cisco IOS Software Upgrade Ordering Instructions located at:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/iosw/prodlit/957_pp.htm
MIBs
Old Cisco Management Information Bases (MIBs) will be replaced in a future release. Currently, OLD-CISCO-* MIBs are being converted into more scalable MIBs—without affecting existing Cisco IOS products or NMS applications. You can update from deprecated MIBs to the replacement MIBs as shown in Table 2.
Cisco IOS Feature Sets
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.
Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW supports the same feature sets as Cisco Release 12.3, with the exception that Cisco Release 12.3(8)XW includes the PDSN feature. The PDSN feature is optimized for the Cisco 7206VXR router, the Cisco MWAM card on the 6500 Catalyst Switch and 7600 Internet router, and the Cisco NPE-G1 router.
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Packet Data Serving Node Software Features in Release 12.3(8)XW
The Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW supports the same feature sets as Cisco Release 12.3, with the exceptions that Cisco Release 12.3(8)XW includes the PDSN feature. The PDSN 2.0 feature is optimized for the Cisco 7206VXR router, the Cisco MWAM card on the 6500 Catalyst Switch and 7600 Internet Router, and the Cisco NPE-G1 router, and includes the following features:
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All other software features in Cisco IOS Release 12.3 are described in the documentation for Cisco IOS Release 12.3, which can be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/index.htm
Caveats
Caveats describe unexpected behavior in Cisco IOS software releases. Severity 1 caveats are the most serious caveats; severity 2 caveats are less serious.
Caveats for Cisco IOS Releases 12.3 can be found on CCO at http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/123relnt/xprn123t/123tcavs.htm
The "Open Caveats" section lists open caveats that apply to the current release and might also apply to previous releases.
The "Resolved Caveats" section lists caveats resolved in a particular release, which may have been open in previous releases.
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Open Caveats
The following caveats are unresolved in Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8)XW
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Cisco routers running Packet Data Serving Node software may show traceback when the compression stack is enabled while opening simple IP sessions.
Workaround: none.
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On clearing the IP mobile bindings manually on PDSN, ipsec tunnel goes down before waiting for the acknowledgement for the Resource Revocation from HA
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3. CSCed86144—Tracebacks Found in Clustering (Clustering)
A Cisco router running Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) software in cluster controller member environment may show tracebacks on backup controller.
This occurs under the rare condition when controllers are present in a redundancy environment with a active and standby controller, and simple IP sessions are opened. Tracebacks may appear on the backup controller after sessions are opened.
Workaround: none.
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A Cisco router running 12.3T R2.0 Release PDSN software sometimes produces tracebacks while sending bidirectional traffic from mobile node to reflector in SIP flow with compress stack enabled and CEF switched
The condition occurs when sending bidirectional traffic from mobile node to reflector in SIP flow with compress stack enabled, and CEF switched tracebacks can be seen on PDSN console.
Workaround: none.
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A Cisco router running PDSN 2.0 Release software (Cisco IOS 12.3T) has a lower CPS rate for Mobile IP calls
Symptom: The number of MIP calls that can be established per second is below 30.
Workaround: none.
Related Documentation
Except for feature modules, documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents. Feature modules are available online on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM.
Use these release notes with these documents:
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Release-Specific Documents
The following documents are specific to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(8)ZB:
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http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios123/123newft/123limit/123x/123xw/123xw8/pdsn20/index.htm
The following documents are specific to Release 12.2 and are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
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On CCO at:
Technical Documents: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.3: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes
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See Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.3T, which contain caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of Release 12.3.
On CCO at:
Technical Documents: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.3: Caveats
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Technical Documents
Platform-Specific Documents
Documentation specific to the Cisco 7206 Router is located at the following locations:
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Documentation specific to the Cisco 7600 Router is located at the following location:
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Documentation specific to the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switch is located at the following location:
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Feature Modules
Feature modules describe new features supported by Release 12.3 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.
On CCO at:
Technical Documents: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.3: New Feature Documentation
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 the printed versions.
Documentation Modules
Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two 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.
On CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM, two master hot-linked documents provide information for the Cisco IOS software documentation set.
On CCO at:
Technical Documents: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.2: Configuration Guides and Command References
Release 12.3 Documentation Set
Table 3 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.3 software documentation set, which is available in electronic form and in printed form when ordered.
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On CCO at:
Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.3
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Obtaining Documentation
World Wide Web
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Ordering Documentation
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Technical Assistance Center
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To display the TAC web site that includes links to technical support information and software upgrades and for requesting TAC support, use http://www.cisco.com/public/support/tac.
To contact by e-mail, use one of the following addresses:
In North America, TAC can be reached at 800 553-2447 or 408 526-7209. For other telephone numbers and TAC e-mail addresses worldwide, consult the following web site: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml.
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Home Page
If you have a CCO login account, you can access the following URL, which contains links and tips on configuring your Cisco products:
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/technotes/serv_tips.shtml
This URL is subject to change without notice. If it changes, point your Web browser to CCO and click on this path: Technical Assistance Center: Technical Tips.
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