Cisco IOS Software Releases 11.3

Product Bulletin No. 703

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 Upgrade Paths and Packaging Simplification

Introduction

In a continued effort to minimize Feature Set complexity, Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 will carry forward the basic packaging established in Cisco IOS Software Release 11.2. In addition, a number of features sets have been eliminated so as to further streamline the feature set offerings, have greater consistency among the platforms, and provide support for higher volume feature sets.

The packaging structure has divided Feature Sets into three (3) solution suites:

1. A basic set of functionality for IP, Desktop, Enterprise and Enterprise/APPN feature sets

2. Key value add "Plus" feature sets with one (1) or more features such as NAT, RMON, ISL, Lane, modem management, or V.120, depending on platform

3. Solution specific feature sets such as encryption(40-bit or 56-bit), LANFRAD, and ISDN Feature set

The Four (4) basic packages are:

1. IP Routing

2. Desktop (IP/IPX/AT/DEC)

3. Enterprise

4. Enterprise/APPN

Significant Changes at a Glance

AS5200 platforms.

Benefits

In Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 IP, Desktop, Enterprise and Enterprise/APPN Feature Sets as well as their "Plus" versions, provide more resiliency to the network, easier network expansion capability and better control over the quality of service.

The modifications of Cisco IOS Software Feature Sets provides important benefits to customers in terms of delivering new features at attractive price points. In the past, the wide solution choices created a challenge when proposing the optimal solution. The repackaging and feature set offerings that commenced in 11.2 and have been further enhanced in 11.3, will minimize this challenge. Because customers, sales and support rely heavily on consistency to navigate the selection process, the rule to remain consistent between both maintenance and major releases in terms of the basic Feature Set (IP, Desktop, Enterprise) content is in tact.

In addition, we have retained the rule that feature sets with more features are supersets of the ones with lessor features. For example, Enterprise includes all of Desktop features, Desktop Plus includes all of Desktop, etc. Exceptions to this rule are the application specific features sets available on some platforms.

For more information regarding Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3, refer to the following:

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 New Features Bulletin

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(1) Ordering Procedures and Hardware Platform Support

Pricing:

For specific feature set pricing details refer to the Pricing Agent (internal Cisco access only) or the Marketplace (customer accessible) starting Dec. 22, 1997 by accessing Cisco Connection On-line (CCO).

Memory Requirements

For specific feature set memory requirements, please reference the Cisco Software Release 11.3 Feature Sets and Minimum Memory Requirements By Platform" table provided later in this document. For existing customers this minimum memory upgrade is included in the feature set upgrade at no additional charge for Cisco 2500 series. To verify the correct amount of RAM and Flash needed for the desired feature set Table 3 later in this document should be referenced. For pricing details on memory refer to the Pricing Agent (internal Cisco access only) or the Marketplace (customer accessible) starting December 22, 1997.

11.3 Feature Sets

The Feature Sets in Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3 are packaged to minimize complexity and more closely align to the right solution for the job. The following tables give the new Feature Set structure per platform.

*On the Cisco 2500, 3600, 4000, and 4500 series, the Enterprise feature set is no longer available. However, the Enterprise Plus feature set pricing has been reduced to the commensurate price of the basic Enterprise feature set of 11.2.

"Plus" Feature Sets

The maintenance of the value-add "Plus" versions of the basic IP, Desktop, Enterprise and Enterprise/APPN feature sets gives the customer a mechanism to place robust solutions only where necessary, thereby minimizing network costs and complexity.

Table B: Value Add "Plus" Feature Sets

How to Upgrade

Cisco IOS software allows software upgrades that cross multiple feature sets and release versions. Upgrading from one feature set to another with greater functionality, regardless of release version, may require the customer to order multiple Feature Licenses.

The following is an example:

The customer has a Cisco 2500 router, running the Cisco IOS Release 11.1 IP Routing (basic) feature set. The customer wants to upgrade to the Cisco IOS Release 11.3 IP/IPX/AT/DEC Plus. This order crosses two feature sets: one to get from IP to IP/IPX/AT/DEC, and one to get to IP/IPX/AT/DEC Plus (basic to plus). If the customer is a SMARTnet contract holder, and they wish to obtain their software electronically, they would order:

This feature license which provides the entitlements required for the benefit of using the enhanced functionality between IP and IP/IPX/AT/DEC.

This is a feature license which provides the entitlements required for the benefit of using the enhanced functionality between a standard IP/IPX/AT/DEC feature set and the "Plus" version IP/IPX/AT/DEC PLUS.

If a customer does not hold a SMARTnet contract, then they would order the following:

Software on media.

This is a feature license which provides the entitlements required for the benefit of using the enhanced functionality between IP and IP/IPX/AT/DEC.

This is a feature license which provides the entitlements required for the benefit of using the enhanced functionality between a standard IP/IPX/AT/DEC feature set and the "Plus" version; IP/IPX/AT/DEC PLUS.

Upgrade Guidelines For SMARTnet Customers

Please note in the SMARTnet Contracts, the term "update" refers to implementing the new version; (11.2(9)P, 11.3.1) of Cisco IOS Software, and the term "upgrade" refers to migrating to a more robust Feature Set. Because SMARTnet plays such a direct role in the terms and conditions under which customers can upgrade, the following section provides a general description of SMARTnet.

SMARTnet

SMARTnet continues to be a service offering for software maintenance, advance hardware replacement, and technical support required for self-maintenance. SMARTnet requires that each piece of Cisco equipment at the customer's locations must be placed under contract. More specifically this service includes the following:

The customer can choose to implement a less feature rich Cisco IOS software feature set, but may not implement a more robust Cisco IOS software feature set under any circumstance without going through the upgrade process. The exception to this rule is when features are removed from an Cisco IOS software feature set, then SMARTnet covers implementing the least expensive, more robust Cisco IOS software feature set which contains the required features.

SMARTnet customers may upgrade to a feature set with increased functionality through the following process:

1. Identify the platform and the current feature set being deployed. Look up the platform in the following tables.

2. Identify the current release customer is running and choose appropriate chart.

Find the intersection of the "From" release and feature set and the "To" release and feature set. Make a note of the product codes required. These product codes are Feature Licenses which grant authorization for use and must be ordered PRIOR to downloading the software from CCO.

3. Proceed to the Cisco Marketplace and into the Internetworking Product Center.

Initiate an on-line order for the Feature License product codes identified from the upgrade tables.

4. Once the order is complete and accepted by the system, the customer may proceed to the Software Products section of CCO:

¯ Cisco IOS Software

¯ Identify the Cisco IOS Release # (for example: 11.1, 11.2, 11.3)

Proceed to transact a software download for the desired feature set.

Upgrade Path Tables for SMARTnet Customers

Table 1 Cisco IOS 1003/1004 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 2 Cisco IOS 1003/1004 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 3 Cisco IOS 1005 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 4 Cisco IOS 1005 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 5 Cisco IOS 1600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 6 Cisco IOS 1600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 7 Cisco IOS 2500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 8 Cisco IOS 2500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 9 Cisco IOS 3600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 10 Cisco IOS 3600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 11 Cisco IOS 4000 (including 4500) Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 12 Cisco IOS 4000 (including 4500) Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 13 Cisco IOS AS5200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 14 Cisco IOS AS5200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 15 Cisco IOS 7200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 16 Cisco IOS 7200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 17 Cisco IOS 7500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 18 Cisco IOS 7500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Upgrade Guidelines for Customers without a SMARTnet Contract

Customers without a SMARTnet Contract desiring to upgrade their Cisco IOS software would follow the same steps outlined above for #1 and #2. Then proceed to place an order through Customer Service.

Table 19 Cisco IOS 1003/1004 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 20 Cisco IOS 1003/1004 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 21 Cisco IOS 1005 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 22 Cisco IOS 1005 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 23 Cisco IOS 1600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 24 Cisco IOS 1600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 25 Cisco IOS 2500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 26 Cisco IOS 2500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 27 Cisco IOS 3600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 28 Cisco IOS 3600 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 29 Cisco IOS 4000 (including 4500) Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 30 Cisco IOS 4000 (including 4500) Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 31 Cisco IOS AS5200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 32 Cisco IOS AS5200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 33 Cisco IOS 7200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 34 Cisco IOS 7200 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Table 35 Cisco IOS 7500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.2

Table 36 Cisco IOS 7500 Series Upgrade Path from 11.1 to 11.3

Upgrade Guidelines for Orders Requiring 56-bit Encryption for Destination Outside of the US:

(For a more comprehensive explanation of ordering encryption software, please refer to Product Bulletin #704, Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(1) Ordering Procedures and Platform Hardware Support.)

For Software Upgrades which include 56-bit encryption, the following applies — regardless of whether the customer has access to CCO for software updates:

Step 2.   Select the appropriate feature license to add the 56-bit encryption package on that platform. Since 56-bit encryption is new functionality, a feature license must be ordered to entitle this functionality. The software and 56-bit encryption feature license must be designated as a separate ship set from the rest of the order. If in addition to encryption, other new functionality is required, then select the feature license(s) required.

Do not use the special Export Upgrade part numbers, as they are only for use on new system orders.

For example, if you had a Cisco 7500 series router and wanted the Enterprise/Encryption 56 feature set, from the price list you would order:

¯ Encryption 56 feature license — FR75-56=

¯ Enterprise/Encryption 56 — SW75AT-11.3.1=

The order will be held while Export Control and Regulatory Affairs (ECRA) determines whether the end user is covered under an existing distribution agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, or if they will require a new license. If a new license is required, U.S. Government export license processing can take from four to six weeks, and may result in denial of the order.

Step 3.   Order any other products, as required, including any special feature licenses.

In this example, if the customer currently has the Desktop/IBM feature set, they will also need to order:

¯ Desktop to Enterprise feature license — FR75-BS-A=

SMARTnet users will have electronic access to updates of their Cisco IOS Software Release feature sets including 56-bit encryption only after they have received an initial media-based upgrade to the release/feature set. Individual end-users will need to go through an on-line screening process before they are granted access to the software on-line.

For questions on the special controls and procedures associated with 56-bit encryption, contact ECRA at:

export@cisco.com.

Minimum Memory Requirements

One of the impacts of taking advantage of new features offered in each successive Cisco IOS software release is that often additional memory is required. Below is a table of the minimum memory requirements for 11.3 compared to 11.2(10) and 11.2(10)P by Feature Set per platform.