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Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series Software Release 8.x

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Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series Software Release 8.x

Contents

Release 8.x DRAM Memory Requirements

Boot ROM (ROMMON) Requirements

Upgrading the Boot ROM

Supervisor Engine Bootflash

Redundant Supervisor Engine Configurations

Product and Software Version Matrix

Supervisor Engines

Policy Feature Cards

Switch Fabric Modules

Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)

10-Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

XENPAKs

Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs)

Fast Ethernet Switching Modules

Ethernet/Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switching Modules

Ethernet Switching Modules

Power Over Ethernet Daughter Cards

Voice Modules

FlexWAN Module

Optical Services Modules

Service Modules

ATM Modules

Multilayer Switch Module

Power Supplies

Fan Trays

Modular Chassis

Unsupported Hardware

Orderable Software Images

Software Image Version Compatibility

Catalyst 6500 Series Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.7

Software Release 8.7 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.7 Software Features

Software Release 8.7 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.6

Software Release 8.6 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.6 Software Features

Software Release 8.6 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.5

Software Release 8.5 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.5 Software Features

Software Release 8.5 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.4

Software Release 8.4 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.4 Software Features

Software Release 8.4 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.3

Software Release 8.3 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.3 Software Features

Software Release 8.3 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.2

Software Release 8.2 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.2 Software Features

Software Release 8.2 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Release 8.1

Software Release 8.1 Hardware Features

Software Release 8.1 Software Features

Software Release 8.1 Unsupported Software Features

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Releases 7.1 Through 7.6

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Releases 6.1 Through 6.4

Features for Supervisor Engine Software Releases 5.1 Through 5.5

Usage Guidelines and Restrictions

System and Supervisor Engine

Modules and Switch Ports

SFP, XENPAK, and GBIC Behavior

EtherChannel

Quality of Service

Automatic Quality of Service with Cisco IP Phones

Multicast

IGMP Version 3 with MMLS

Spanning Tree

Access Control

High Availability

Multilayer Switching

MIBs

VLANs, VTP, and VLAN Trunks

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

TDR

Auto-MDI/MDIX

Bidirectional PIM

Binary and Text File Configuration Modes

Binary Configuration Mode

Text File Configuration Mode

802.1X Authentication

NetFlow Data Export

Network Admission Control

CiscoView

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.7(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.7(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.7(1)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(6)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.6(6)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(6)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(5)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.6(5)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(5)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(4)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.6(4)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(4)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(3)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.6(3)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(3)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(2)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.6(2)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(2)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.6(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(1)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(9)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(9)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(9)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(8)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(8)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(8)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(7)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(7)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(7)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(6)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(6)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(6)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(5)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(5)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(5)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(4)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(4)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(4)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(3)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(3)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(3)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(2)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(2)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(2)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.5(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(1)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(6)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(6)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(6)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(5)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(5)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(5)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(4)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(4)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(4)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(3)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(3)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(3)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2a)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2a)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2a)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.4(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(1)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(7)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(7)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(7)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(6)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(6)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(6)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(5)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(5)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(5)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(4)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(4)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(4)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(3)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(3)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(3)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(2)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(2)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(2)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.3(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(1)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.2(2)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.2(2)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.2(2)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.2(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.2(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.2(1)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(3)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.1(3)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(3)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(2)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.1(2)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(2)

Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(1)

Open Caveats in Software Release 8.1(1)

Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(1)

Catalyst Software Image Upgrade Procedure

Troubleshooting

System Troubleshooting

Module Troubleshooting

VLAN Troubleshooting

STP Troubleshooting

Related Documentation

Notices

OpenSSL/Open SSL Project

License Issues

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com

Product Documentation DVD

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Cisco Product Security Overview

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Product Alerts and Field Notices

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco Support Website

Submitting a Service Request

Definitions of Service Request Severity

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information


Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series Software Release 8.x

Current Releases
8.6(6)—July 09, 2008
Previous Releases: 8.7(1), 8.6 (5), 8.6(4), 8.6 (3), 8.6(2), 8.6(1), 8.5(9), 8.5(8), 8.5(7), 8.5(6), 8.5(5), 8.5(4), 8.5(3), 8.5(2), 8.5(1), 8.4(6), 8.4(5), 8.4(4), 8.4(3), 8.4(2a), 8.4(2), 8.4(1), 8.3(7), 8.3(6), 8.3(5), 8.3(4), 8.3(3), 8.3(2), 8.3(1), 8.2(2), 8.2(1), 8.1(3), 8.1(2), 8.1(1)

Caution Due to a compatibility issue between Supervisor Engine 32 hardware version 1.2 and Catalyst software releases prior to release 8.4(4) and MSFC2A Cisco IOS Releases prior to Release 12.2(17d)SXB9, you need to verify your Supervisor Engine 32 hardware version, and if necessary, take the appropriate action as described in the following paragraphs.

For Supervisor Engine 32 (WS-SUP32-GE-3B and WS-SUP32-10GE-3B), if the hardware version is 1.2, you must run software release 8.4(4) and later releases on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS Release 12.2(17d)SXB9 and later releases on the MSFC2A. To determine the hardware version, enter the show module command and note the hardware (Hw) version for the supervisor engine.

When Supervisor Engine 32 with hardware version 1.2 is running software release 8.4(4) or later, if the MSFC2A image is not Cisco IOS Release 12.2(17d)SXB9 or later, the MSFC2A is placed in the "other" state and the following message is displayed on the supervisor engine:

%SYS-1-MOD_MSFC_FAILONLINE:MSFC Module 16 FAILED to come ONLINE
2005 Apr 21 01:31:46 %SYS-1-MOD_MSFC_INCOMPATIBLEIMAGE:MSFC Module 16
Image Upgrade Required to support Inband Port ASIC present in System

To correct this problem, you must upgrade the MSFC2A to Cisco IOS Release 12.2(17d)SXB9 and later releases.

Note that in redundant systems, if one Supervisor Engine 32 is hardware version 1.2, the other Supervisor Engine 32 must also be hardware version 1.2 and both supervisor engines must be running software release 8.4(4) or later on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS release 12.2(17d)SXB9 or later on the MSFC2A.
Caution With software release 8.3(1), we recommend that you run Cisco IOS Release 12.2(17d)SXB1 on the Supervisor Engine 720/MSFC3. It is mandatory that you run Cisco IOS Release 12.2(17d)SXB1 if you plan on using any of the following software release 8.3(1) features: Bidirectional PIM, Policy Feature Card 3BXL, IGMP version 3 snooping with Multicast Multilayer Switching (MMLS), or Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP).

For Cisco IOS Release requirements for all supervisor engines and modules, see the "Release Notes for Cisco IOS on the MSFC" section at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/relnotes/index.htm
Caution Support for Optical Services Modules (OSMs) and the FlexWAN module in systems with Supervisor Engine 2 running software release 8.1(1) and later releases requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)E and later releases. OSMs are only supported with Supervisor Engine 2; they are not supported with any other supervisor engine. Support for the FlexWAN module in systems with Supervisor Engine 1 and Supervisor Engine 2 running software release 8.1(1) and later releases requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)E and later releases. Support for the FlexWAN module in systems with Supervisor Engine 720 running software release 8.2(1) and later releases requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(14)SX2 and later releases.

Also note that with software release 8.1(1) and later releases you need to use the Cisco IOS Release 12.1(13)E4 or later version bootloader on the MSFC/MSFC2 to boot a Cisco IOS image reliably from sup-slot0 or sup-bootflash. The Cisco IOS Release 12.1(19)E train bootloader, or bootloaders earlier than Cisco IOS Release 12.1(13)E4, do not support booting the MSFC/MSFC2 from sup-slot0 or sup-bootflash due to caveats CSCeb36759, CSCdz60980, and/or CSCdz31321.

For a complete list of OSMs supported with Catalyst software, see the "Optical Services Modules" section.
Caution The MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720 requires Cisco IOS Release 12.2(14)SX2 and later releases.
Caution The 12.2(14r)S9 MSFC3 ROMMON software upgrade is required if you plan to run Catalyst software release 8.1(x) on Supervisor Engine 720 and Cisco IOS software on the MSFC3. For information on the 12.2(14r)S9 MSFC3 ROMMON software upgrade procedure, refer to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/rommon/OL_4497.html
Caution If stateful switchover (SSO) is enabled on the MSFC, you must enable high availability on the supervisor engine before upgrading to supervisor engine software release 8.5(1) and later releases. Use the set system highavailability enable command to enable high availability on the supervisor engine. For detailed information on configuring SSO on the MSFC, refer to the "Configuring NSF with SSO MSFC Redundancy" chapter of the Catalyst 6500 Series Software Configuration Guide at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/sw_8_5/confg_gd/index.htm
Caution The Supervisor Engines 1 and 1A are not supported in Catalyst software release 8.5(4) or later releases. For more information, refer to Product Bulletin No. 2595 at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/prod_eol_notice0900aecd8017a5d1.html

Note Cisco IOS Release 12.2(18)SXF includes features that require Catalyst software release 8.5(1). For details, refer to the Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2 SX on the Catalyst 6500 Series MSFC at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/sw_8_1/ol_4563.htm

Contents

This document consists of these sections:

•Release 8.x DRAM Memory Requirements

•Boot ROM (ROMMON) Requirements

•Upgrading the Boot ROM

•For Supervisor Engine 2 with boot ROM version 6.1(3) or later, the boot ROM software image can be upgraded through a software download from Cisco.com. Refer to the boot ROM software upgrade procedure at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_13488.htmlFlash PC Card Support

•Supervisor Engine Bootflash

•Redundant Supervisor Engine Configurations

•Product and Software Version Matrix

•Unsupported Hardware

•Orderable Software Images

•Software Image Version Compatibility

•Catalyst 6500 Series Features

•Usage Guidelines and Restrictions

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.7(1)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(6)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(5)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(4)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(3)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(2)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.6(1)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(9)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(8)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(7)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(6)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(5)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(4)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(3)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(2)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.5(1)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(6)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(5)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(4)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(3)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2a)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(2)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.4(1)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(7)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(6)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(5)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(4)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(3)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(2)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.3(1)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.2(2)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.2(1)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(3)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(2)

•Open and Resolved Caveats in Software Release 8.1(1)

•Catalyst Software Image Upgrade Procedure

•Troubleshooting

•Related Documentation

•Obtaining Documentation

•Documentation Feedback

•Cisco Product Security Overview

•Product Alerts and Field Notices

•Obtaining Technical Assistance

•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Release 8.x DRAM Memory Requirements

Supervisor Engine 32: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 32 ships with 256-MB DRAM, which fully supports software release 8.4(1) and later releases.

Supervisor Engine 720: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 720 ships with 512-MB DRAM, which fully supports software release 8.x.

Supervisor Engine 2: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 2 ships with 256-MB DRAM (WS-X6K-S2U-MSFC2) and the default 128-MB DRAM (WS-X6K-S2-MSFC2), both of which fully support software release 8.x.

Caution When running software release 8.x with a large number of routes configured, the Supervisor Engine 2 requires 256-MB DRAM. The exact number of routes supported by the Supervisor Engine 2 with 128-MB DRAM depends on the features you have configured.

Supervisor Engine 1: Early versions of the Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 1 shipped with 64-MB DRAM which does not support software release 8.x (currently, new Supervisor Engine 1 modules ship with 128-MB DRAM). To support software release 8.x, you need 128-MB DRAM.

With the exception of WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC, all other Supervisor Engine 1 modules can upgrade to 128-MB DRAM using the MEM-S1-128MB= upgrade kit. For detailed information on the MEM-S1-128MB= upgrade, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Supervisor Engine 1A DRAM Upgrade Installation Note at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_14357.html

To upgrade to 128-MB DRAM on the WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC, use the MEM-S1-128MB-UPG= upgrade kit which also includes an MSFC2 upgrade.

Boot ROM (ROMMON) Requirements

For Supervisor Engine 1, the minimum boot ROM (ROMMON) required for software release 5.4(1) and later 5.x(x) releases is 5.2(1). The minimum boot ROM required for software releases 6.x(x), 7.x(x), and 8.x(x) is also 5.2(1). The default (shipping) image for software releases 6.x(x), 7.x(x), and 8.x(x) is 5.3(1).

For Supervisor Engine 2, the minimum boot ROM required for software release 6.2(2) and later releases is 6.1(3).

For Supervisor Engine 720, the minimum boot ROM required for software release 8.1(1) and later releases is 7.7(1).

Note The supervisor engine boot ROM versions must be identical in redundant systems.

Upgrading the Boot ROM

Follow these guidelines to upgrade the supervisor engine boot ROM (ROMMON) on Supervisor Engine 1 or 1A:

•For supervisor engines with an MSFC, due to the location of the boot ROM, upgrading the boot ROM could damage your supervisor engine. This hardware configuration is not field upgradable.

•For supervisor engines with an MSFC2 or no PFC, the boot ROM upgrade can be done in the field:

–The boot ROM upgrade kit part number is WS-X6K-BOOT=

Note The boot ROM upgrade kit is not orderable. If an upgrade is needed, contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to verify your hardware configuration and arrange for delivery of the upgrade kit.

–For boot ROM installation information, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Supervisor Engine NMP Boot ROM Upgrade Installation Note at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_10142.html

Note For Supervisor Engine 2 with boot ROM version 6.1(3) or later, the boot ROM software image can be upgraded through a software download from Cisco.com. Refer to the boot ROM software upgrade procedure at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_13488.htmlFlash PC Card Support

The following Flash PC cards are supported on Catalyst 6500 series switches:

•MEM-C6K-FLC16M(=)

Supported only on Supervisor Engine 1 and Supervisor Engine 2.

•MEM-C6K-FLC24M(=)

Supported only on Supervisor Engine 1 and Supervisor Engine 2.

•MEM-C6K-FLC64M(=)

Supported only on Supervisor Engine 1.

•MEM-C6K-ATA-1-64M(=)

Supported only on Supervisor Engine 2.

Prior to software release 7.5(1), Supervisor Engine 1 and Supervisor Engine 2 supported the following Flash PC cards:

•16-MB Flash PC card (MEM-C6K-FLC16M=). The device name is slot0:.

•24-MB Flash PC card (MEM-C6K-FLC24M=). The device name is slot0:.

With software releases 7.5(1) and later, additional Flash PC card support was added as follows:

•64-MB ATA Flash PC card (MEM-C6K-ATA-1-64M=)—Only supported on Supervisor Engine 2. The device name is disk0: and the card requires ROMMON version 7.1(1) and later releases.

•64-MB linear Flash PC card (MEM-C6K-FLC64M=)—Only supported on Supervisor Engine 1. The device name is slot0: and the card requires ROMMON software release 5.3(1) and later releases.

Note The MEM-C6K-ATA-1-64M(=) and MEM-C6K-FLC64M= Flash PC cards are not formatted. Although the cards appear to be formatted when first installed, you must format the cards to prevent possible data corruption.

Note The 16-MB MEM-C6K-FLC16M(=) and 24-MB MEM-C6K-FLC24M(=) linear Flash PC cards are not formatted. Supervisor Engine 1 and Supervisor Engine 2 do not support the same Flash PC card format. To use a Flash PC card with Supervisor Engine 2, you must format the card with Supervisor Engine 2. To use a Flash PC card with Supervisor Engine 1, you must format the card with Supervisor Engine 1.

The following Compact Flash cards are supported only on Supervisor Engine 720 with software release 8.1(1) and later releases and Supervisor Engine 32 with software release 8.4(1) and later releases:

•MEM-C6K-CPTFL64M=

•MEM-C6K-CPTFL128M=

•MEM-C6K-CPTFL256M=

•MEM-C6K-CPTFL512M=

MEM-C6K-CPTFL512M= is supported with Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 32 starting with software release 8.4(1).

Note For Supervisor Engine 720, a Compact Flash card can be installed only in the DISK 0 slot with software releases prior to release 8.4(1). With software releases 8.4(1) and later releases, you can use the DISK 1 slot.

Note For Supervisor Engine 1, software release 7.6(1) or later CV images need a 24-MB or 64-MB linear Flash PC card.

With the 24-MB linear Flash PC card with a Supervisor Engine 1/MSFC or a Supervisor Engine 1/MSFC2 with a 16-MB MSFC2 bootflash, you need to put the Catalyst image on the 24-MB linear Flash PC card, the IOS bootloader on the MSFC bootflash, and the Cisco IOS image on the 16-MB supervisor engine bootflash.

With the 64-MB linear Flash PC card with a Supervisor Engine 1/MSFC or a Supervisor Engine 1/MSFC2 with a 16-MB MSFC2 bootflash, you can put the Catalyst image and the MSFC/MSFC2 Cisco IOS image on the 64-MB linear Flash PC card, and the Cisco IOS bootloader on the MSFC bootflash.

With the 24-MB or 64-MB linear Flash PC card on a Supervisor Engine 1/MSFC2 with 32-MB MSFC2 bootflash, the MSFC2 bootloader and Cisco IOS image can be put on the MSFC2 bootflash, and the Catalyst image can be put on the 24-MB or 64-MB linear Flash PC cards.

Supervisor Engine Bootflash

Supervisor Engine 32: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 32 ships with a 256-MB bootflash device.

Supervisor Engine 720: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 720 ships with a 64-MB bootflash device.

Supervisor Engine 2: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 2 ships with a 32-MB bootflash device.

Note The default bootflash configuration on Supervisor Engine 2 shipped since late January 2001, is 32 MB. Enter the show version command to determine what size bootflash device is installed on the Supervisor Engine 2. If you have 16 MB, there is an upgrade to 32 MB available at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_12667.html

Supervisor Engine 1: The Catalyst 6500 series Supervisor Engine 1 (and 1A) ship with a 16-MB bootflash device. The Supervisor Engine 1 (and 1A) bootflash is not upgradeable.

Redundant Supervisor Engine Configurations

In systems with redundant supervisor engines, both supervisor engines must be identical and have the same daughter card configurations. For example, your switch can have the following configurations:

•Slot 1—Supervisor Engine 2, PFC2, MSFC2
Slot 2—Supervisor Engine 2, PFC2, MSFC2

•Slot 1—Supervisor Engine 2, PFC2
Slot 2—Supervisor Engine 2, PFC2

•Slot 1—Supervisor Engine 1, PFC, MSFC2
Slot 2—Supervisor Engine 1, PFC, MSFC2

•Slot 1—Supervisor Engine 1, PFC, MSFC1
Slot 2—Supervisor Engine 1, PFC, MSFC1

•Slot 1—Supervisor Engine 1, PFC
Slot 2—Supervisor Engine 1, PFC

•Slot 1—Supervisor Engine 1
Slot 2—Supervisor Engine 1

The slot locations for Supervisor Engine 720 (with PFC3 and MSFC3) and Supervisor Engine 32 (with PFC3B and MSFC2A) are chassis dependent:

•With a 3-slot chassis, install the active supervisor engine in slot 1 and the redundant supervisor engine in slot 2.

•With a 6-slot or a 9-slot chassis, install the active supervisor engine in slot 5 and the redundant supervisor engine in slot 6.

•With a 13-slot chassis, install the active supervisor engine in slot 7 and the redundant supervisor engine in slot 8.

These configuration requirements apply to all Catalyst 6500 series switches. We do not support configurations that are not identical.

Product and Software Version Matrix

These sections list the minimum supervisor engine version and the current recommended supervisor engine software version for Catalyst 6500 series modules, power supplies, fan trays, and chassis:

•Supervisor Engines

•Policy Feature Cards

•Switch Fabric Modules

•Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)

•10-Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

•XENPAKs

•Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

•Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs)

•Fast Ethernet Switching Modules

•Ethernet/Fast Ethernet (10/100) Switching Modules

•Ethernet Switching Modules

•Power Over Ethernet Daughter Cards

•Voice Modules

•FlexWAN Module

•Optical Services Modules

•Service Modules

•ATM Modules

•Multilayer Switch Module

•Power Supplies

•Fan Trays

•Modular Chassis

Note There might be additional minimum software version requirements for intelligent modules (those that run an additional, separate software image). Refer to the software release notes for the module type for more information.

Supervisor Engines

Note Supervisor Engine 32 (WS-SUP32-GE-3B and WS-SUP32-10GE-3B) common features:

•Supports 32-Gbps non-fabric-enabled switching bus (the WS-C6500-SFM and WS-C6500-SFM2 modules are not supported)

•256-MB bootflash through an internal Compact Flash device (referred to as "bootdisk" in the CLI)

•Compact Flash slot (disk 0)

•One 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port (port 9)

•Two USB ports

–Host port (Type B port) interfaces with a standard host such as a PC

–Device port (Type A port) interfaces with devices such as USB disks or USB keys

Note The USB ports are not enabled. These ports will be enabled in a future software release.

•QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 2q8t/1p3q8t

•Eight Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports (ports 1 through 8) on WS-SUP32-GE-3B

Note For a list of supported SFPs, see the "Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)" section.

•Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports on WS-SUP32-10GE-3B (require XENPAKs)

•For Supervisor Engine 32 fan tray requirements, see the "Fan Trays" section

Note Supervisor Engine 720 common features:

•Integrated 720-Gbps Switch Fabric

•64-MB bootflash device

•2 Compact Flash slots (disk0 and disk1)

•Two Ethernet uplink ports:

–1-MB packet buffer per port

–Port 1—Gigabit Ethernet SFP

–Port 2—Configurable as Gigabit Ethernet SFP or 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45

Note For a list of supported SFPs, see the "Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)" section.

•QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

•For Supervisor Engine 720 fan tray requirements, see the "Fan Trays" section

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Supervisor Engine 321 , 2

WS-SUP32-GE-3B

Supervisor Engine 32 with PFC3B:

•256-MB DRAM

•Policy Feature Card 3B; see the "Policy Feature Cards" section

•Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2A (MSFC2A)

–256-MB DRAM

–32-MB bootflash

8.4(1)

8.4(2)

WS-SUP32-10GE-3B

8.4(4)

8.4(4)

Supervisor Engine 7202

WS-SUP720-3B

Supervisor Engine 720 with PFC3B:

•512-MB DRAM

•Policy Feature Card 3B; see the "Policy Feature Cards" section

•Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3):

–512-MB DRAM

–64-MB bootflash

8.7(1)

8.7(1)

Note

•There are no memory-only upgrade options for WS-SUP720-3B.

•Use WS-F6K-PFC3BXL= to upgrade a WS-SUP720-3B with a PFC3BXL. WS-F6K-PFC3BXL= includes 1 GB memory upgrades for the Supervisor Engine 720 and the MSFC3. Refer to this publication for more information:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_16220.html

WS-SUP720-3BXL

Supervisor Engine 720 with PFC3BXL:

•1-GB DRAM

•Policy Feature Card 3BXL; see the "Policy Feature Cards" section

•Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3):

–1-GB DRAM

–64-MB bootflash

8.3(1)

8.3(3)

Note There are no memory upgrade options for WS-SUP720-3BXL.

WS-SUP720

Supervisor Engine 720 with the following features:

•512-MB DRAM

•Policy Feature Card 3A (PFC3A); see the "Policy Feature Cards" section

•Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3) with 64-MB bootflash device and 512-MB DRAM

8.1(1)

8.3(3)

Supervisor Engine 2

WS-X6K-S2U-MSFC2

Supervisor Engine 2, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, fabric-enabled, CEF, PFC2, and MSFC2
256 MB on supervisor engine, 256 MB on MSFC2
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

6.1(1d)

6.4(21)

WS-X6K-S2-MSFC2

Supervisor Engine 2, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, fabric-enabled, CEF, PFC2, and MSFC2
128 MB on supervisor engine, 128 MB on MSFC2
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

6.1(1d)

6.4(21)

WS-X6K-S2-PFC2

Supervisor Engine 2, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, fabric-enabled, and PFC2
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

6.1(1d)

6.4(21)

Supervisor Engine 13 , 4

WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC2

Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, PFC, and MSFC2
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.4(3)

6.4(21)

WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC

Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, PFC, and MSFC
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.3(1a)CSX

6.4(21)

WS-X6K-SUP1A-PFC

Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, and PFC
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.3(1a)CSX

6.4(21)

WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE

Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.3(1a)CSX

6.4(21)

WS-X6K-SUP1-2GE

Supervisor Engine 1, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks, Layer 2 Switching Engine I (WS-F6020) or Layer 2 Switching Engine II (WS-F6020A)
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q4t/2q2t

5.1(1a)CSX

6.4(21)

1 Read the Cautionary information on page 1 of this document to verify your Supervisor Engine 32 hardware version. The hardware version determines the required software releases for Supervisor Engine 32.

2 Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 32 require a 2500 W or larger power supply in all 6-, 9-, and 13-slot chassis.

3 Not supported in the WS-C6513 chassis.

4 Not supported in software release 8.5(4). For more information, refer to Product Bulletin No. 2595 at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/prod_eol_notice0900aecd8017a5d1.html


Policy Feature Cards

Note•The PFC2 supports a theoretical maximum of 128 K MAC addresses (32 K MAC addresses recommended maximum).

•The PFC3 supports a theoretical maximum of 64 K MAC addresses (32 K MAC addresses recommended maximum).

•You cannot use a PFC3BXL or a PFC3B on one supervisor engine and a PFC3A on the other supervisor engine for redundancy. You must use identical policy feature cards for redundancy.

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version

PFC3B1

Policy Feature Card 3B (PFC3B)

8.4(1)

8.4(1)

PFC3BXL1

Policy Feature Card 3BXL (PFC3BXL)

8.3(1)

8.3(3)

PFC3A2

Policy Feature Card 3A (PFC3A)

8.1(1)

8.3(3)

For PFC and PFC2 information, see the "Supervisor Engines" section.

1 Supported on Supervisor Engine 720 and Supervisor Engine 32.

2 Supported only with Supervisor Engine 720.


Switch Fabric Modules

Note•The Switch Fabric Modules are not supported with Supervisor Engine 720 because the Supervisor Engine 720 has an integrated switch fabric.

•The WS-C6500-SFM2 and the WS-X6500-SFM are supported only in systems with a Supervisor Engine 2.

•Except in a 13-slot chassis, WS-X6500-SFM2 and WS-C6500-SFM can be used together to provide redundancy.

•3-slot chassis do not support WS-X6500-SFM2 or WS-C6500-SFM.

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version

WS-C6500-SFM

Switch Fabric Module to support fabric-enabled modules

6.1(1d)

6.4(11)

WS-X6500-SFM2

Switch Fabric Module version 2

6.2(2)

6.4(11)


Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)

Note For a list of transceiver that support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM), refer to the Cisco Digital Optical Monitoring Compatibility Matrix at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/compatibility/matrix/OL_8031.html

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version

CWDM-SFP

1000BASE-CWDM SFP

8.3(1)

8.3(3)

GLC-T

1000BASE-T SFP

8.3(1)

8.3(3)

GLC-LH-SM

1000BASE-LX/LH SFP

8.1(1)

8.3(3)

GLC-SX-MM

1000BASE-SX SFP

8.1(1)

8.3(3)

GLC-ZX-SM

1000BASE-ZX SFP

8.2(1)

8.3(3)

GLC-FE-100FX1

100BASE-FX SFP

8.4(1)

8.4(1)

GLC-FE-100LX1

100BASE-LX SFP

8.4(1)

8.4(1)

GLC-FE-100BX-D1
GLC-FE-100BX-U1

100BASE-BX10 SFPs

8.4(1)

8.4(1)

GLC-BX-U

1000BASE-BX SFP, transmit 1310-nm, receive 1490-nm

8.5(1)

8.5(1)

GLC-BX-D

1000BASE-BX SFP, transmit 1490-nm, receive 1310-nm

8.5(1)

8.5(1)

1 Supported with the WS-X6148-FE-SFP module. Other SFPs are not supported on the WS-X6148-FE-SFP module.


10-Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version

WS-X6502-10GE

1-port 10GBASE-E Serial 10-Gigabit Ethernet, fabric-enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q8t/1p2q1t

Note The WS-X6502-10GE module does not support ISL encapsulation.

7.1(1)

7.6(9)

WS-G6483

10GBASE-ER Serial 1550-nm extended-reach Optical Interface Module (OIM)

7.2(2)

7.6(9)

WS-G6488

10GBASE-LR Serial 1310-nm long-haul OIM

7.1(1)

7.6(9)

WS-X6704-10GE 1 , 2 , 3

4-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet, requires XENPAKs, fabric-enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q8t/1p7q8t

Note For a list of supported XENPAKs, see the "XENPAKs" section.

8.1(2)

8.3(3)

1 Not supported in a 6503 chassis in software releases prior to release 8.4(1). Supported in the 6503-E chassis with software release 8.4(1) and later releases.

2 In a 13-slot chassis, this module must be installed in slots 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.

3 Supported only with Supervisor Engine 720.


XENPAKs

Note For a list of transceivers that support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM), refer to the Cisco Digital Optical Monitoring Compatibility Matrix at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/gbic_sfp/gbic_doc/ol_8031.htm

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version

XENPAK-10GB-LR

Up to 10-kilometer range, 10GBASE-LR Serial 1310-nm long-haul (SMF)

8.1(2)

8.3(3)

XENPAK-10GB-LX4

10GBASE-LX4 Serial 1310-nm multimode (MMF)

8.2(1)

8.3(3)

XENPAK-10GB-ER

10GBASE-ER Serial 1550-nm extended-reach (SMF)

8.2(1)

8.3(3)

XENPAK-10GB-SR

10GBASE-SR Serial 850-nm short-reach multi-mode (MMF)

8.3(1)

8.3(3)

XENPAK-10GB-CX4

10GBASE-CX4 provides support for copper up to 15 meters on CX4 cable

8.3(1)

8.3(3)

XENPAK-10GB-ZR

10GBASE-ZR XENPAK 1550-nm, SC connector (SMF)

8.5(1)

8.5(1)

XENPAK-10GB-LW

10GBASE-LW XENPAK 1310-nm, SC connector (SMF)

Note The XENPAK-10GB-LW operates at an interface speed compatible with SONET/SDH OC-192/STM-64 and supports transmission at a data rate of 9.6Gbps.

When used with the WS-X6704-10GE module:
8.3(1)

When used with the WS-SUP32-10GE-3B uplinks:
8.4(4)

8.5(3)

DWDM-XENPAK-xx.xx1

Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) XENPAK transceivers

8.5(1)

8.5(4)

1 For a list of the DWDM XENPAK product numbers, band, and channel assignments, refer to the Cisco DWDM XENPAK Transceiver Installation Note at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/transceiver_modules/installation/note/78_16638.html


Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

Product Number
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Product Description
Minimum Supervisor Engine
Software Version
Recommended
Supervisor Engine
Software Version

WS-X6148A-GE-TX WS-X6148A-GE-45AF

48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T switching module, RJ-45 (WS-X6148A-GE-45AF provides inline power to IP telephones using the voice daughter card WS-F6K-GE48-AF)
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q2t/1p3q8t

8.4(1)

8.4(1)

WS-X6748-GE-TX1 , 2 , 3

48-port 10/100/1000BASETX switching module, RJ-45, fabric-enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q8t/1p3q8t

8.1(2)

8.3(3)

WS-X6748-SFP1, 2, 3

48-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module, requires SFPs, fabric enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q8t/1p3q8t

Note For a list of supported SFPs, see the "Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)" section.

8.3(2)

8.3(3)

WS-X6724-SFP1, 3

24-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module, requires SFPs, fabric-enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q8t/1p3q8t

Note For the 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module hardware version 2.2 and earlier versions, the recommended supervisor engine software release is 8.1(2).

Note For the 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module hardware version 2.3 and later versions, the recommended supervisor software release is 8.3(3).

Note For a list of supported SFPs, see the "Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules (SFPs)" section.

See the Notes in the Product Description.

See the Notes in the Product Description.

WS-X6148-GE-TX
WS-X6148V-GE-TX

48-port 10/100/1000BASE-TX switching module (WS-X6148V-GE-TX provides inline power to IP telephones using the voice daughter card WS-F6K-GE48-AF or WS-F6K-VPWR-GE)
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q2t/1p2q2t

7.6(1)

7.6(9)

WS-X6148-GE-45AF

48-port 10/100/1000BASE-TX switching module, provides inline power to IP telephones using the voice daughter card WS-F6K-GE48-AF
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q2t/1p2q2t

8.2(1)

8.3(3)

WS-X6548-GE-TX
WS-X6548V-GE-TX

48-port 10/100/1000BASE-TX switching module, fabric-enabled (WS-X6548V-GE-TX provides inline power to IP telephones using the voice daughter card WS-F6K-GE48-AF or WS-F6K-VPWR-GE)
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q2t/1p2q2t

7.6(1)

7.6(9)

WS-X6548-GE-45AF

48-port 10/100/1000BASE-TX switching module, fabric-enabled, provides inline power to IP telephones using the voice daughter card WS-F6K-GE48-AF
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q2t/1p2q2t

8.2(1)

8.3(3)

WS-X6516A-GBIC

16-port Gigabit Ethernet GBIC switching module, fabric-enabled, 1-MB per-port packet buffers
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

7.5(1)

7.6(9)

WS-X6516-GBIC4

16-port Gigabit Ethernet GBIC switching module, fabric-enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

6.1(1d)

6.4(11)

WS-X6516-GE-TX

16-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Module,
fabric-enabled
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

6.2(2)

6.4(11)

WS-X6416-GBIC

16-port Gigabit Ethernet GBIC switching module
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.4(2)

6.4(11)

WS-X6416-GE-MT

16-port Gigabit Ethernet MT-RJ
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.3(5a)CSX

6.4(11)

WS-X6316-GE-TX

16-port 1000BASE-TX RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.4(2)

6.4(11)

WS-X6408A-GBIC

8-port Gigabit Ethernet GBIC
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1p1q4t/1p2q2t

5.3(1a)CSX

6.4(11)

WS-X6408-GBIC

8-port Gigabit Ethernet GBIC
QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx): 1q4t/2q2t

5.1(1)CSX