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Cisco Catalyst 8540 Flash PC Card Upgrade Configuration Note

Cisco Catalyst 8540 Flash PC Card Upgrade Configuration Note

Text Part Number: 78-13375-01

This configuration note describes the installation and configuration procedures for the SanDisk 48 MB PC Flash Card upgrade for the Catalyst 8540 Switch Router.

Contents

This configuration note contains the following information:

• Software Requirements
  
  
• Memory Defaults and Upgrade Options
  
  
• Installation Notes
  
  
• Upgrading the Flash PC Card
  
  
• Related Documentation
  
  
• Obtaining Documentation
  
  
• Obtaining Technical Assistance
  
  

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  Note   This configuration note is used in conjunction with the Release Note for the Catalyst8540Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)EY and the Layer 3 Switching Software and Feature Configuration Guide. Refer to these guides for complete operating instructions.

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Software Requirements

Table 1 lists the product number and software requirements for the 48 MB PC Card upgrade.

You can access Cisco IOS Release images from the Hardware and Software Compatibility Matrix at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/front.x/Support/HWSWmatrix/hwswmatrix.cgi

You can access the current Catalyst 854 MSR/CSR Rommon Image at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/cat8540m

Memory Defaults and Upgrade Options

Table 2 lists the default Flash and DRAM memory for the Catalyst 8540, as well as memory upgrade options.

To check that your system has a 16-MB boot Flash SIMM, enter the show hardware EXEC command. The part numbers for Catalyst 8540 switch router route processors with a default 16-MB boot Flash SIMM follow:

• 73-2644-06 Rev. A0 for the Catalyst 8540 MSR
  
  
• 73-3775-03 Rev. A0 for the Catalyst 8540 CSR
  
  

If you have an 8-MB boot Flash SIMM, and have no additional memory installed, we recommend that you order a spare Flash PC card programmed with the latest version of the system image.

Note   We recommend that you use a San Disk 48-MB PC Card to download and store a copy of the switch router software image. This allows you to store two or more images at the same time.

Installation Notes

IThis section describes how to install and remove a Flash PC Card. Flash PC Cards ship either installed in a route processor or as a spare part. When the Flash PC Card is as a spare card, it ships unformatted; you must format the card before you can use it. Refer to your software configuration guide for fomatting instructions.

The route processor includes two Flash PC Card slots—slot 0 and slot 1. The Flash PC Card stores the system image and can also store software and microcode images for other systems.

Note   You can install or remove the Flash PC Card with the power on.

Installing a Flash PC Card

Follow these steps to install a Flash PC Card:

Step 2   Insert the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the connector at the back of the slot and the eject button pops out toward you. (See Figure 0-1B.) Do not attempt to force the card past this point.

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Note   The Flash PC Card is keyed and cannot be seated the wrong way. The eject button does not pop out until you insert the card properly.

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Removing a Flash PC Card

Follow these steps to remove a Flash PC Card:

Step 2   Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.

Figure 0-1: Installing and Removing the Flash PC Card

Upgrading the Flash PC Card

This section describes how to upgrade to a SanDisk 48-MB PC card. PC upgrade cards are available in 48-MB.

Note   You need Cisco IOS Release version 12.1(5)EY or higher and rommon version 12.0(14)W5(20) or higher to upgrade to the SanDisk PC card. If you do not meet these minimum version requirements, the SanDisk PC card will not work.

To upgrade the PC card, follow these steps:

Step 2   Once the switch is up and running, use the copy command to copy the rommon image to the boot Flash SIMM.

Step 3   Reprogram the rommon image using the reprogram command.

Example

The following example shows the rommon being reprogrammed:

switch# reprogram bootflash:<rommon-image-name> rommon 
 

Step 4   Load the switch with the latest Cisco IOS release image again.

Step 5   Enter the format command to format the PC card. It is now ready for use.

Example

The following example shows the format command being entered on slot 0:

switch# format disk0:

For more detailed information on Flash PC Cards, refer to the "Configuring the Route Processor " chapter of the Layer 3 Switching Software Feature and Configuration Guide .

Related Documentation

The following documents contain PC Flash Card information for use with the Cisco Catalyst 8540 Switch Router:

• Layer 3 Switching Software Feature and Configuration Guide
  Customer order number DOC-7812260=
  
  
• Release Note for the Catalyst8540Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)EY
  Customer order number DOC-7812261=
  
  
• ATM and Layer 3 Module Instalation Guide
  Customer order number DOC-7810891=
  
  

Obtaining Documentation

The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.

World Wide Web

You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:

• http://www.cisco.com
  
  
• http://www-china.cisco.com
  
  
• http://www-europe.cisco.com
  
  

Documentation CD-ROM

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.

Ordering Documentation

Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:

• Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation from the Networking Products MarketPlace:
  
  

http://www.cisco.com/public/ordsum.html

• Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:
  
  

http://www.cisco.com/go/subscription

• Nonregistered CCO users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS(6387).
  
  

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.

Cisco.com

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Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline business processes and improve productivity. Through Cisco.com, you can find information about Cisco and our networking solutions, services, and programs. In addition, you can resolve technical issues with online technical support, download and test software packages, and order Cisco learning materials and merchandise. Valuable online skill assessment, training, and certification programs are also available.

Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and services. Registered users can order products, check on the status of an order, access technical support, and view benefits specific to their relationships with Cisco.

To access Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com

Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product or technology that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website

If you have a priority level 3 (P3) or priority level 4 (P4) problem, contact TAC by going to the TAC website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

P3 and P4 level problems are defined as follows:

• P3—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.
  
  
• P4—You need information or assistance on Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.
  
  

In each of the above cases, use the Cisco TAC website to quickly find answers to your questions.

To register for Cisco.com, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/register/

If you cannot resolve your technical issue by using the TAC online resources, Cisco.com registered users can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen

Contacting TAC by Telephone

If you have a priority level 1(P1) or priority level 2 (P2) problem, contact TAC by telephone and immediately open a case. To obtain a directory of toll-free numbers for your country, go to the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

P1 and P2 level problems are defined as follows:

• P1—Your production network is down, causing a critical impact to business operations if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.
  
  
• P2—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of your business operations. No workaround is available.
  
  

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