Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Table Of Contents

Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Internet Router
FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON Software

Contents

Software Images

New and Changed Information

Caveats

Resolved Caveats in FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON Software Release 12.1(5r)E

Upgrading the ROMMON

Additional Documentation

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com

Documentation CD-ROM

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

Cisco TAC Website

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Release Notes for Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Internet Router
FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON Software

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Current Release: 12.1(5r)E—May 19, 2003

This publication describes how to upgrade the ROMMON on your Catalyst 6500 series switch or Cisco 7600 series Internet Router FlexWAN (WS-X6182-2PA) or Optical Services Module (OSM).

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Tip You should consider the 12.1(5r)E ROMMON software upgrade if you need the bug fix documented in the "Caveats" section.

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With this procedure, you can upgrade the ROMMON image similar to the way that you upgrade the Cisco IOS.

ROMMON software release 12.1(5r)E is supported in Catalyst 6500 series switches and Cisco 7600 series Internet Router systems that are running Cisco IOS software on the Supervisor Engine 2 and on the MSFC2.

Contents

This publication consists of these sections:

•Software Images

•New and Changed Information

•Caveats

•Upgrading the ROMMON

•Additional Documentation

•Obtaining Documentation

•Obtaining Technical Assistance

•Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Software Images

Table 1 lists the software releases for the FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON software.

Table 1 Upgradable ROMMON Images

ROMMON Software Release	Filename
12.1(5r)E upgradable module ROMMON image	CWAN RM.121-5r.E

New and Changed Information

FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON software Release 12.1(5r)E contains bug fixes; no new feature support is added.

Caveats

The following section contains resolved caveat information.

Resolved Caveats in FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON Software Release 12.1(5r)E

•The FlexWAN fails to come online. This problem is resolved in FlexWAN and OSM ROMMON software release 12.1(5r)E. (CSCdy50995)

Upgrading the ROMMON

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Note Before performing this procedure, you must download the new ROMMON image from Cisco.com. The download procedure is the same as downloading Catalyst software images.

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To upgrade the ROMMON version on your FlexWAN or OSM, perform these steps (in this example, the module with the FlexWAN is in slot 4):

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Step 1 Check the active ROMMON information:

Router# show rom-monitor slot 4 

Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software

IOS (tm) MSFC2 Software (C6MSFC2-JSV-M), Version 12.1(12c)E2, EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEASE

SOFTWARE (fc1)

Copyright (c) 1986-2002 by cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Thu 22-Aug-02 17:01 by eaarmas

Image text-base: 0x40008980, data-base: 0x4198E000

ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.1(1r)E, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

Router# 

Step 2 Program the new ROMMON to the Flash device on the FlexWAN in slot 4:

Router# upgrade rom-monitor slot 4 file bootflash:CWAN_RM.121-5r.E

Copying bootflash:CWAN_RM.121-5r.E onto bootflash of slot#4 CCCCCCCCC 

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 

Router#

Step 3 Check the new active ROMMON information:

CWTLC-Slot4# test cwlc upgrade rommon bootflash:CWAN_RM.121-5r.E

ROMMON image upgrade in progress

Erasing flash

Programming flash

Verifying new image

ROMMON image upgrade complete, linecard must reset

CWTLC-Slot4#

Step 4 Reload the FlexWAN for the change to take effect:

Router(config)# no power enable module 4

Router(config)# power enable module 4

Router(config)# end

Router#

<output truncated>

Step 5 After the system boots, check the ROMMON information again:

Router# show rom-monitor slot 4 

Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software

IOS (tm) MSFC2 Software (C6MSFC2-JSV-M), Version 12.1(12c)E2, EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEASE

SOFTWARE (fc1)

Copyright (c) 1986-2002 by cisco Systems, Inc.

Compiled Thu 22-Aug-02 17:01 by eaarmas

Image text-base: 0x40008980, data-base: 0x4198E000

ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.1(5r)E, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)

Router# 

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Additional Documentation

The following documents are available for the Catalyst 6500 series switches and Cisco 7600 series Internet Routers:

•Catalyst 6500 Series and Cisco 7600 Series Internet Router FlexWAN Module Installation and Configuration Note

•Optical Services Modules Installation and Verificiation Note

•Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1E on the Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 MSFC

•Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.1E on the Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 Supervisor Engine and MSFC

These publications are available for the Catalyst 6500 series switches running Cisco IOS on the supervisor engine and MSFC:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/12_1e/index.htm

These publications are available for the Cisco 7600 series Internet Router running Cisco IOS software on the supervisor engine and MSFC:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7600/index.htm

These publications are available for the Catalyst 6500 series switches running Catalyst 7.x software on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS software on the MSFC:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/sw_7_6/index.htm

Obtaining Documentation

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Cisco.com

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

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The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two types of support are available: the Cisco TAC website and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. The type of support that you choose depends on the priority of the problem and the conditions stated in service contracts, when applicable.

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•Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration. There is little or no impact to your business operations.

•Priority level 3 (P3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco are willing to commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.

•Priority level 2 (P2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations are negatively impacted by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

•Priority level 1 (P1)—An existing network is "down," or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

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If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC website, you can open a case online at this URL:

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If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases online so that you can fully describe the situation and attach any necessary files.

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.

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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.

•The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:

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•Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:

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•Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the most from their networking investment. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and training, certification information, and links to numerous in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

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•iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthly publication that delivers the latest information about Internet business strategies for executives. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

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•Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

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•Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in network training are listed at this URL:

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