Table Of Contents
Performance Route Processor
Installation and Configuration GuideCisco IOS Software Requirements
Hardware Revision Requirements
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Working with Electrical Equipment
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions
Upgrading to the PRP Without Rebooting the Router
Upgrading the RP ROM Monitor Using Cisco IOS Release 12.0(24)S or Later
Upgrading the RP ROM Monitor Prior to Cisco IOS Release 12.0(24)S
Upgrading to the PRP With Rebooting the Router
Differentiating Between PRP-1 and PRP-2
Configuring Interfaces on the PRP
Configuring an Ethernet Interface
Ethernet Interface Receptacles, Cables, and Pinouts
Ethernet Interface Cable Connection Procedure
Configuring the Ethernet Interfaces
Configuring the Console Interface
Configuring the Auxiliary Interface
Additional Configuration and Maintenance Tasks
Understanding the Software Configuration Register
Description of the Software Configuration Register
Configuring the Software Configuration Register
Bits in the Software Configuration Register
Removing and Installing a Flash Disk in the PRP
Removing and Installing a Compact Flash Disk
Removing and Installing a Hard Disk Drive
Checking the DIMM Installation
Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information
Translated Safety Warnings and Agency Approvals
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulatory Statements
Class A Notice for Taiwan and Other Traditional Chinese Markets
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Product Alerts and Field Notices
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Performance Route Processor
Installation and Configuration Guide
Product Number: PRP-1=, PRP-1/R=, PRP-2=, PRP-2/R=
This hardware installation and configuration note describes the Performance Route Processor (PRP) and the PRP-2, route processors for use in Cisco 12000 Series Routers.
Document Contents
This publication includes the following sections:
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Important Information
This section contains information about the following hardware and software requirements:
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Router Information
For hardware installation and maintenance information on Cisco 12000 Series Routers, refer to the installation and configuration guide for your router. This includes information on card slot locations and other general requirements.
Supported Platforms
The PRP operates on all Cisco 12000 Series Routers and can be installed in any available slot in any chassis. Cisco recommends that you install the PRP in the section of the chassis that receives the least amount of airflow (if any). The PRP runs cooler than other system cards and, therefore, does not require as much airflow.
PRP Redundancy
When two PRPs are installed in a Cisco 12000 Series Router, one PRP is the active PRP and the other is a backup, or standby, PRP. If the active PRP fails or is removed from the system, the standby PRP detects the failure and initiates a switchover. During a switchover, the standby PRP assumes control of the router, connects with the network interfaces, and activates the local network management interface and system console.
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Cisco IOS Software Requirements
For software configuration information, refer to the Cisco IOS software configuration and command reference publications for the installed Cisco IOS Release. Also refer to the Cisco IOS software release notes for additional information.
The PRP is compatible with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(22)S or later.
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. For complete descriptions of show commands, refer to the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference.
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cisco 12406/PRP (MPC7450) processor (revision 0x00) with 1048576K bytes of memory. unknown CPU at 598Mhz, Rev 1.1, 256KB L2, 2048KB L3 Cache
The output from a later software release would be as follows:
cisco 12406/PRP (MPC7457) processor (revision 0x00) with 1048576K bytes of memory. MPC7457 CPU at 1263Mhz, Rev 1.1, 512KB L2, 2048KB L3 Cache
Hardware Revision Requirements
To ensure compatibility with the software, the PRP should have a specific hardware revision level or greater. The hardware revision number is printed on a label affixed to the component side of the card. The hardware revision number can also be displayed using the show diags slot-number command.
The minimum hardware revision number for the PRP (Product Number PRP-1=) is 73-5936-05, Rev. A0. The minimum hardware revision number for the PRP-2 (Product Number PRP-2=) is 73-8812-04 Rev. A0.
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Related Documentation
For additional information on the PRP, refer to these publications:
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See the "Obtaining Documentation" section for information on how to obtain these publications.
Product Overview
The following sections provide information about the Performance Route Processor (PRP), its components, functions, and features, and its use as the main system processor for Cisco 12000 Series Routers. Figure 1 shows the front panel view of the PRP-1.
Figure 1 PRP-1, Front Panel View
The PRP-1 is available as Product Number PRP-1 or PRP-1=, which includes one PRP with 512 MB of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) and one 64-MB advanced technology attachment (ATA) Flash disk. A redundant PRP (Product Number PRP-1/R) is also available.
Figure 2 shows the front panel view of the PRP-2.
Figure 2 PRP-2, Front Panel View
The PRP-2 is available as Product Number PRP-2 or PRP-2=, which includes one PRP with 1 G of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) and one 64-MB advanced technology attachment (ATA) Flash disk. A redundant PRP (Product Number PRP-2/R) is also available.
PRP Functions
The PRP-1 for the Cisco 12000 Series Router includes the following primary functions:
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In addition to the functionality listed for the PRP-1, the PRP-2 provides the following additional functions:
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PRP Components
The PRP-1 contains the following components:
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Cisco IOS Software Storage
The Cisco IOS software images that run the Cisco 12000 Series Router system are stored in Flash memory. Two types of Flash memory ship with the PRP-1:
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Storing the Cisco IOS images in Flash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded Cisco IOS software images remotely, or from software images that reside in PRP Flash memory.
Cisco 12000 Series Routers support downloadable system software for most Cisco IOS software upgrades. This enables you to remotely download, store, and boot from a new Cisco IOS software image. The Cisco IOS software runs from within the SDRAM of the PRP.
For specific Cisco IOS software requirements for the PRP, see the "Cisco IOS Software Requirements" section.
PRP Hardware Components
Figure 3 shows the locations of the various hardware components on the PRP-1. Figure 4 shows the locations of the various hardware components on the PRP-2. Memory options and functions for both are listed in Table 1.
Figure 3 PRP-1 (Horizontal Orientation)
Figure 4 PRP-2 (Horizontal Orientation)
Table 1 PRP Memory Components
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2 If both banks of the PRP-1 are populated, bank 1 and bank 2 must contain the same size DIMM.
3 SRAM is not user configurable or field replaceable.
4 NVRAM is not user configurable or field replaceable.
5 Flash memory SIMM is not user configurable or field replaceable.
6 ATA Flash disks are supported in the PRP-2; both ATA Flash disks and linear Flash memory cards are supported in the PRP-1.
7 Optional PRP-2 hardware. Non-Cisco compact disks are not supported.
8 Optional PRP-2 hardware. Non-Cisco hard disk drives are not supported.
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SDRAM
SDRAM stores routing tables, protocols, and network accounting applications, and runs the Cisco IOS software. The default PRP-1 configuration includes 512 MB of error checking and correction (ECC) SDRAM. DIMM upgrades of 512 MB and 1 GB are available for the PRP-1. You cannot mix memory sizes. If two DIMMS are installed, they must be the same memory size.
The default PRP-2 configuration includes 1 GB of ECC SDRAM. DIMM upgrades of 1 GB and 2 GB are available for the PRP-2. You can mix memory sizes as long as the larger DIMM is placed in bank 1 (U15).
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SRAM
SRAM provides 2 MB of parity-protected, secondary CPU cache memory. Its principal function is to be a staging area for routing table updates and for information sent to and from line cards. SRAM is not user configurable or field replaceable.
NVRAM
NVRAM provides 2 MB of memory for system configuration files, software configuration register settings, and environmental monitoring logs. This information is backed up with built-in lithium batteries that retain the contents for a minimum of 5 years. NVRAM is not user configurable or field replaceable.
Flash Memory
Flash memory allows you to remotely load and store multiple Cisco IOS software 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 memory or replace the existing files. You then can boot the routers either manually or automatically from any of the stored images.
Flash memory also functions as a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server to allow other servers to boot remotely from stored images or to copy them into their own Flash memory. The onboard Flash memory (called bootflash) contains the Cisco IOS boot image, and the Flash disk contains the Cisco IOS software image.
PRP LEDs
The following LEDs are used on the PRP:
Status LEDs
The PRP-1 has the following Status LED indicators:
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Display LEDs
The alphanumeric display LEDs are organized as two rows of four characters each and are located at one end of the card. These LEDs provide system status and error messages that are displayed during and after the boot process. The boot process and the content displayed are controlled by the MBus module software of the PRP.
At the end of the boot process, the LEDs are controlled by the Cisco IOS software (via the MBus), and the content displayed is designated by the Cisco IOS software.
A complete, descriptive list of all system and error messages is located in the Cisco IOS System Error Messages publications.
The display LEDs indicate the following:
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Soft Reset Switch
A soft reset switch provides a reset to the processor software on the PRP. You access the soft reset switch through a small opening in the PRP faceplate. To depress the switch, insert a paper clip or a similar object into the opening.
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Flash Disk Slots
The PRP includes two Flash disk slots on the front panel of the card. Either slot on the PRP-1 can support an ATA Flash disk or a linear Flash memory card. The Flash disk slots on the PRP-2 can only support ATA Flash disks.
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All combinations of different Flash devices are supported by the PRP-1. You can use ATA Flash disks, linear Flash memory cards, or a combination of the two.
Each Flash disk slot has an ejector button for ejecting a card from the slot. See the "Using Flash Disks in the PRP" section for more information.
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Asynchronous Serial Ports
The PRP has two asynchronous serial ports, the console and auxiliary ports. These allow you to connect external serial devices to monitor and manage the system. Both ports use RJ-45 receptacles.
The console port provides a data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) interface for connecting a console terminal. The auxiliary port provides a data terminal equipment (DTE) interface and supports flow control. It is often used to connect a modem, a channel service unit (CSU), or other optional equipment for Telnet management.
Ethernet Ports
The PRP includes two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, each using an 8-pin RJ-45 receptacle for either IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T (10 Mbps) or IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps) connections.
The PRP-2 includes a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, which uses the above connections and also a 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet connection.
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Hard Disk Drive
The PRP-2 optionally includes a 40-GB hard disk drive (HDD) that is installed on the PRP-2 board.
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Compact Flash Disk
The PRP-2 optionally includes a 1-GB compact flash disk that is installed on the PRP-2 board.
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Preparing for Installation
Installation preparation is presented in the following sections:
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Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this publication, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. The guidelines do not include all hazards. Be alert.
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is an integral component of the line card. Cisco recommends using an ESD-preventive strap whenever you are handling network equipment or one of its components.
The following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
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Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and parts to remove and install a PRP:
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Working with Electrical Equipment
Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:
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Removing and Installing a PRP
The following sections describe the procedures for removing and installing a PRP as well as removing and installing other field-replaceable hardware on the PRP-2 board. Before beginning the procedures, verify that your system meets the minimum requirements as described in the "Preparing for Installation" section.
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Removing a PRP
When you remove a PRP from a slot, be sure to use the ejector levers, which help to ensure that the PRP is fully dislodged from the backplane connector. A PRP that is only partially removed from the backplane can halt the system. (See Figure 6.)
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Figure 5 illustrates the PRP installed in a chassis.
Figure 5 Installed PRP (Cisco 12404 Shown)
Figure 6 shows the ejector levers in detail.
Figure 6 Ejector Lever Detail (Cisco 12404 shown)
To remove a PRP, follow these steps:
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Installing a PRP
When you install a PRP, be sure to use the ejector levers, which help to ensure that the PRP is fully inserted in the backplane connector. (See Figure 6.) When you push the ejector levers simultaneously inward (toward the center of the PRP), the ejector levers push the PRP into the slot and ensure that the PRP backplane connector is fully seated in the backplane.
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Checking the Installation
This section assists you in confirming that the PRP is installed successfully and includes the following sections:
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PRP Boot Process
The following sequence describes a typical PRP boot process:
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Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions
This section describes the initial system startup processes and procedures.
To start your system, follow these steps:
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For AC-input power supplies, the green AC OK LED should go on. For DC-input power supplies, the green input OK LED should go on. For both types of power supplies, the output fail LED should be off.
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The 4-digit displays show system messages and displays a sequence similar to that shown in Table 2.
Figure 7 PRP Alphanumeric Display LEDs (Vertical View)
Table 2 PRP Alphanumeric Display LED Sequences
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The system attempts to boot identical line cards in parallel. Furthermore, the system boots line cards as soon as they are powered on and become available for a system boot. The physical location of the alphanumeric display LEDs on the line cards is the same as on the PRP, which is shown in Figure 7.
See the appropriate line card installation and configuration note for complete details on line card display LED sequences.
You must meet the following criteria to successfully boot the PRP:
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The system automatically boots this Cisco IOS software image. The system then enters the setup facility, where you are prompted to perform a basic configuration of the system.
Otherwise, the system enters the ROM monitor and the appropriate prompt appears (Rommon>).
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While the system boots, the console screen displays a script and system banner similar to the following:
Cisco Internetwork Operating System SoftwareIOS (tm) GS Software (PRP-P-MZ), Released Version 12.0(22)SCopyright (c) 1986-2002 by cisco Systems, Inc.Compiled Sat 10-May-02 06:02aStep 6
On the console screen, after the system displays the system banner and hardware configuration, the following System Configuration Dialog prompt appears:
--- System Configuration Dialog ---At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.Continue with configuration dialog? [yes/no]:Step 7
You do not have to configure the interfaces immediately; however, you cannot enable the interfaces or connect them to any networks until they are configured.
The interface-specific LEDs on line cards might not go on until after you configure the line card interfaces. To verify correct operation of each interface, complete the first-time setup procedures and configuration, then refer to the LED descriptions in the configuration notes for each line card to check the status of the interfaces.
Verifying Interface Status
The status LEDs on the PRP indicate system and PRP status, which Flash disk slot is active, which Ethernet connection is in use, and what is occurring on the Ethernet interface. This section provides functional descriptions of the status LEDs on the PRP-1 and PRP-2 (see Figure 8 and Figure 9) and the processes you should observe.
Figure 8 PRP-1 LEDs (Partial Front Panel View)
The PRP-1 has the following LED indicators:
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Figure 9 PRP-2 LEDs (Partial Front Panel View)
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Upgrading to the PRP
This section details how to upgrade from the GRP to the PRP. The procedures described are the same whether you are upgrading to a PRP-1 or PRP-2.
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Upgrading to the PRP Without Rebooting the Router
To upgrade to the PRP from the GRP without interruption of service, you must have support for High Availability in your router. This means that two GRPs must be installed in the router and the redundancy must be set to either SSO or RPR+ mode. To configure the redundancy, use the redundancy command in global configuration mode. To view the redundancy configuration on the RPs, use the show redundancy command.
To upgrade to the PRP using High Availability, use the following procedure:
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Router# show redundancyRedundant System Information :------------------------------Available system uptime = 1 day, 47 minutesSwitchovers system experienced = 0Standby failures = 0Last switchover reason = noneHardware Mode = DuplexConfigured Redundancy Mode = SSOOperating Redundancy Mode = SSOMaintenance Mode = DisabledCommunications = UpCurrent Processor Information :-------------------------------Active Location = slot 3Current Software state = ACTIVEUptime in current state = 1 day, 47 minutesImage Version = Cisco Internetwork Operating SystemSoftwareIOS (tm) GS Software (GSR-P-M), Version 12.0(26)S, EARLY DEPLOYMENTRELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)TAC Support: http://www.cisco.com/tacCopyright (c) 1986-2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.Compiled Mon 25-Aug-03 10:44 by nmasaBOOT =CONFIG_FILE =BOOTLDR =Configuration register = 0x2102Peer Processor Information :----------------------------Standby Location = slot 4Current Software state = STANDBY HOTUptime in current state = 2 hours, 13 minutesImage Version = Cisco Internetwork Operating SystemSoftwareIOS (tm) GS Software (GSR-P-M), Version 12.0(26)S, EARLY DEPLOYMENTRELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)TAC Support: http://www.cisco.com/tacCopyright (c) 1986-2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.Compiled Mon 25-Aug-03 10:44 by nmasaBOOT =CONFIG_FILE =BOOTLDR =Configuration register = 0x2102Step 2
22:21:31: %PCMCIAFS-5-DIBERR: PCMCIA disk 1 is formatted from a different router or PC. A format in this router is required before an image can be booted from this device
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Router# dir disk1:Directory of disk1:/1 -rw- 17329392 Dec 3 2003 11:44:46 +00:00 c12kprp-p-mz.120-27.S63832064 bytes total (46465024 bytes free)Step 4
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Use the copy tftp: stby-disk1: command if the Flash disk is in the standby RP.
Router# copy tftp: disk1:Address or name of remote host [172.16.16.254]?Source filename [c12kprp-boot-mz.120-26.S]? c12kprp-p-mz.120-26.SDestination filename [c12kprp-p-mz.120-26.S]?Accessing tftp://172.16.16.254/c12kprp-p-mz.120-26.S...%Warning: File not a valid executable for this systemAbort Copy? [confirm] nStep 6
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