Cisco 7600 Series Router Module Guide - FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules [Cisco 7600 Series Routers]

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FlexWAN Module and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules

FlexWAN Module and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules

This chapter describes the FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules.

The FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules are installed in a Catalyst 6500 series switch or Cisco 7600 series router that has a supervisor engine with a Multilayer Switch Feature Card (MSFC) and Policy Feature Card (PFC). The MSFC, in conjunction with the Enhanced FlexWAN module, provides multiprotocol routing support with full Internet route connectivity for speeds ranging from serial RS-232 to OC-3. The FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules can accept up to two Cisco 7200/7500 WAN port adapters, which deliver WAN consolidation and extend quality of service (QoS) and traffic management capabilities over WAN segments. The FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules support ATM and POS OC-3 links and channelized, clear-channel port adapters at speeds from DS0 to T3/E3.

The Enhanced FlexWAN module also provides connectivity to the crossbar fabric and enhancements in processor speed and onboard memory.

For information on configuring features supported on the port adapters, refer to the applicable port adapter documentation located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/cfgnotes/flexwan/flex_pa/index.htm.

Table 4-1 shows the port adapters supported on the FlexWAN module.

Note A FlexWAN or Enhanced FlexWAN module without port adapters inserted is not a supported configuration.

Table 4-1 Supported Port Adapter Groups

Group

Port Adapter

ATM (with traffic shaping)

PA-A6-OC3MM
PA-A6-OC3SMI
PA-A6-OC3SML
PA-A6-T3
PA-A6-E3

PA-A3-OC3MM
PA-A3-OC3SMI
PA-A3-OC3SML
PA-A3-T3
PA-A3-E3
PA-A3-IMA-T1/E1

HSSI

PA-H
PA-2H

Packet over Sonet (OC-3)

PA-POS-OC3MM
PA-POS-OC3SMI
PA-POS-OC3SML
PA-POS-2OC3
PA-POS-1OC3

T1/E1

PA-4T+
PA-8T-V35
PA-8T-X21
PA-8T-232
PA-MC-2E1/120
PA-MC-2T1
PA-MC-4T1
PA-MC-8T1
PA-MC-8E1/120
PA-MC-8TE1+
PA-MC-STM-1

T3/E3 (clear-channel and channelized)

PA-T3
PA-2T3
PA-T3+
PA-2T3+
PA-E3
PA-2E3
PA-MC-T3
PA-MC-2T3+
PA-MC-E3

Fast Ethernet ¹ ²

PA-1FE-FX
PA-1FE-TX
PA-2FE-FX
PA-2FE-TX

¹Supported on the Enhanced FlexWAN module only.

²The option to configure the interface as Layer 2 port is not supported on the Enhanced FlexWAN module.

For more information about the MSFC and PFC, refer to the appropriate Cisco 7600 Series Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for your software release.

Note Throughout this publication, except where noted, the term MSFC refers to both MSFC and MSFC2, and the term PFC refers to both PFC and PFC2.

Note To use the FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules, you must have a supervisor engine with an MSFC and a PFC. You configure the FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules through the MSFC.

The STATUS LED on the FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules front panel (see Figure 4-1) indicates the status of the FlexWAN module. Table 4-2 describes the LED operation.

For information on FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN modules hardware and software requirements and port adapter installation and configuration, refer to the FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules Installation and Configuration Guide and to the FlexWAN & Enhanced FlexWAN Installation Guide.

Figure 4-1 FlexWAN Module (WS-X6182-2PA) and Enhanced FlewWAN Module (WS-X6582-2PA) Front Panel

Table 4-2 FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules LED Description

LED

Color/Description

STATUS

The STATUS LED shows the module status:

•Normal initialization sequence

Orange—Module is booting or running diagnostics

Green—All diagnostics pass, module is operational

•Fault during initialization sequence

Orange—Module is booting or running diagnostics

Red—Diagnostic test fails, module is not operational

•Environmental monitoring

Orange—Over temperature condition (minor threshold exceeded)

Red—Over temperature condition (major threshold exceeded)

Note The FlexWAN or Enhanced FlexWAN module status LED displays red on initial power-up and then displays orange.

Note STATUS LED off indicates the module has been powered off with the no power enable command or is faulty.

Note For detailed information about port adapter LEDs, refer to the documentation that shipped with your port adapter.