Table Of Contents
Release Notes for the
Catalyst 2900 Series XL ModulesModule Support Limitations for Earlier Releases of IOS Software
IOS Release 12.0(5.1)XU Requirement for 1000BaseT Module
Upgrading Your Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switch Software
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Release Notes for the
Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules
May 1, 2000
These release notes describe limitations, restrictions, and caveats that apply to the Catalyst 2900 series XL modules supported by IOS Release 12.0(5)XU and Release 12.0(5.1)XU. See the "Related Documentation" section for the complete list of Catalyst 2900 series XL modules and switch documentation.
Contents
This document has the following sections:
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"Upgrading Your Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switch Software" section
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Introduction
The Catalyst 2900 series XL modules add hot-swappable port density and high-performance connectivity to a Catalyst 2900 series network. When installed in the appropriate Catalyst 2900 series switch, these modules support a full range of cabling types, port connectors, and 10-, 100-, and 1000 megabit-per-second (Mbps) transmission speeds.
1000BaseT Module
The Catalyst 2900 series switches now offer a 1000BaseT module in addition to the switched 10BaseT/100BaseTX, 100BaseFX, and 1000BaseX modules. The 1000BaseT module provides one switched 1000-Mbps, full-duplex port over UTP copper cabling. The 1000BaseT module port supports the IEEE 802.3ab standard.
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Key Features
Some of the key Catalyst 2900 module features supported by this release include:
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For more information about the specific capabilities for each module, refer to the Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Hardware Installation Guide.
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Caution
Important Notes
This section describes important information related to the Catalyst 2900 modules.
Module Support Limitations for Earlier Releases of IOS Software
Some versions of the 2900 series XL software do not support all Catalyst 2900 module types, and other versions do not support some of the features in this software release. The following modules and features are not supported by software releases earlier than Release 12.0(5)XU.
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For more information about the support and function of redundant loop configurations, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide.
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For more information about the GigaStack GBIC, see the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide.
The following module is not supported by software releases earlier than Release 12.0(5.1)XU.
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For more information, refer to "IOS Release 12.0(5.1)XU Requirement for 1000BaseT Module."
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Before upgrading your switch, refer to Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and 3500 Series XL Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)XU for important information.
IOS Release 12.0(5.1)XU Requirement for 1000BaseT Module
The 1000BaseT module requires Release 12.0(5.1)XU to provide accurate power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics. This release is functionally identical to Release 12.0(5)XU.
Documentation Notes
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Upgrading Your Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switch Software
The following related documentation contains instructions for upgrading your Catalyst 2900 series switch.
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Related Documentation
Refer to the following product documentation for the Catalyst 2900 series switches and modules.
Catalyst 2900 Series XL Modules Hardware Installation Guide
Catalyst 2900 Series XL Installation Guide
Quick Start Guide: Catalyst 2900 Series XL Switches
Cisco IOS Desktop Switching Software Configuration Guide for Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(5)XU
Cisco IOS Desktop Command Reference (online only)
Release Notes for the Catalyst 2900 Series XL and 3500 Series XL Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)XU
Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide
Release Notes for the Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter
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