Table of Contents
Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)T Feature Packs for the Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300Introduction
System Requirements
Hardware Supported
Software Compatibility
Determining the Version of Your Software Release
Upgrading to a New Software Release
Product Numbers Quick-Reference Lists
Feature Pack Overview Tables
Related Documentation
Service and Support
Cisco Connection Online
Documentation CD-ROM
Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)T Feature Packs for the Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300
These release notes describe the Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)T feature packs for Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300 universal access servers and contain the following topics:
Introduction
List of Terms
The following terms are used throughout this document:
How to Use These Release Notes
The tables in these release notes contain details about the Cisco feature packs. Use these tables to perform the following tasks before loading a software image onto a router:
1. Use Table 1, "Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300 Default Memory and Upgrade Options," for the feature set memory requirements, factory-default memory, and available memory upgrades for your access server.
2. Use Table 2 and Table 3, "Cisco AS5200 Feature Pack Product Numbers Quick-Reference List" and "Cisco AS5300 Feature Pack Product Numbers Quick-Reference List," to identify the software image you want to load.
3. Use Table 4 and Table 5, "Cisco AS5200 Feature Pack Images and Memory Requirements" and "Cisco AS5300 Feature Pack Images and Memory Requirements," to identify your feature pack and the memory required for your feature set, based on the image you load.
4. Use the tables in the "Feature Set Tables" section to identify which features are supported in a feature set image.
Feature Pack Components
A feature pack is a box that typically contains the following items:
Note Before running RSL, see the "Image Installation Tips and Troubleshooting When Using RSL" section. If you cannot use RSL to load images, you can follow the instructions in the "Alternatives to RSL" section on page 17.
System Requirements
This section describes the following topics:
Memory Requirements
| Platform | Memory Type | Defaults | Upgrade Options |
|---|---|---|---|
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4-MB to 8-MB upgrade: MEM-8S-52= |
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Hardware Supported
The following hardware is supported on the Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300 universal access servers:
LAN Interfaces
WAN Data Rates
WAN Interfaces
Software Compatibility
The feature packs described in these release notes contain Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)T software images, some images from previous software releases, and RSL Version 7.7.
Determining the Version of Your Software Release
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco AS5200 or Cisco AS5300, log in to the access server and enter the show version user EXEC command.
The output includes more information including processor revision numbers, memory amounts, hardware IDs, and partition information.
Upgrading to a New Software Release
For information about upgrading to a new software release, see the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0T Upgrade (#819: 1/99) product bulletin located on CCO at:
Service and Support: Product Bulletins: Software: Cisco IOS 12.0
Click Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0 T Upgrade - No. 819.
Product Numbers Quick-Reference Lists
| Product Number | Feature Pack Description |
|---|---|
| Product Number | Feature Pack Description |
|---|---|
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Cisco AS5300 IP Plus IPSEC 56 Feature Pack1 |
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| 1This feature pack contains encryption images. |
Feature Pack Overview Tables
Table 4 Cisco AS5200 Feature Pack Images and Memory RequirementsFeature Set Tables
The Cisco IOS software is packaged in feature sets consisting of software images—depending on the platform. Each feature set contains a specific set of Cisco IOS features.
For a summary of which feature sets are supported on the Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300, see the previous "Feature Pack Overview Tables" section.
Cisco IOS images with strong encryption (including, but not limited to, 168-bit (3DES) data encryption feature sets) are subject to United States government export controls and limited distribution. Strong encryption images to be installed outside the United States are likely to require an export license. Customer orders may be denied or subject to delay due to United States government regulations. When applicable, purchaser/user must obtain local import and use authorizations for all encryption strengths. Please contact your sales representative or distributor for more information, or send an e-mail to export@cisco.com.
Table 6 and Table 7 list the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300 in Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)T and uses the following conventions to identify features:
Note These feature set tables contain only a selected list of features. These tables are not a cumulative or complete list of all the features in each image.
| Features | Software Images by Feature Set | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | IP Plus |
Desktop | DesktopPlus | |
| Connectivity | ||||
| IBM Support | ||||
| IP Routing | ||||
| Management | ||||
| Multimedia | ||||
| Quality of Service | ||||
| Scalability | ||||
| Security | ||||
| WAN Optimization | ||||
| WAN Services | ||||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| 1E1 R2 country support requires specific versions of Mica portware. For details, see the Mica portware release notes, which are available on CCO in the Software Center. Note that country support varies with the portware release level, and the release notes provide a list of countries.
2E1 R1 signaling support for Taiwan requires MICA Portware Version 2.3.1.0. |
Installation Notes
This section describes the following topics:
Image Installation Tips and Troubleshooting When Using RSL
Image Installation Tips
The following information about RSL operations can help you with the installation process:
- If you are loading software on a preconfigured access server, save the router configuration file on your PC before running RSL.
- If you have added any static entries to the PC Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table, one or more of them may be deleted by RSL. Manually re-enter any deleted entries in the PC ARP table.
- During a connection, if the access server's running configuration is not the same as its startup configuration, the exact configuration is not restored. Any changes that you made since the last time you entered copy running-config startup-config or write memory commands are lost.
- RSL restores the access server's startup configuration, but some running configuration commands are not restored. To restore the exact running configuration, reboot the router. The following interface configuration commands are not restored to the running configuration:
Recovering from a Connection Error
Modify the Short Timeout value from the Options dialog box in RSL if any of the following elements apply to your installation, m
"Failed to configure the router to enable the Cisco IOS software image and configuration file upload and download operations. You may want to check the router to make sure that the selected interface exists."
If you are connecting to a Cisco AS5200, increase the Short Timeout value to 60 seconds. The Cisco AS5200 requires up to 45 seconds to write a configuration to nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) due to the number of interfaces the it must check during this process.
If you are connecting to any other router or access server, increase the Short Timeout to a value over 25 seconds.
Note If you change the timeout value, you must do so before connecting to the access server, otherwise the new value will not be used. Also, increasing the Short Timeout value can increase the time it takes for RSL to connect to the target access server.
Restoring the Startup Configuration
In some cases, RSL is unable to restore the startup configuration. If this happens, follow these steps:
Note The access server configuration register (config-register 0xnnnn) is not restored in the following steps.
Step 1 Ensure that all cables are properly attached to both the access server and the PC.
Step 2 Restart RSL and connect by using the Preconfigured router option.
Step 3 When asked if you want to overwrite the existing startup configuration file, choose no.
Step 4 When asked if you want to continue, choose yes.
Step 5 When the access server is connected, select Download Router Configuration in the Router Software Loader dialog box.
Step 6 Select the appropriate file and click the radio button beside Copy configuration to the router nonvolatile memory. The access server should now contain the startup configuration it had before the initial RSL connection.
Step 7 Exit RSL.
Note If you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to quit RSL, the router configuration and the configuration register are not restored. However, the configuration file is not deleted from the PC. To restore the configuration file, follow the steps above, beginning with Step 2.
Alternatives to RSL
RSL is designed to work with a PC running Microsoft Windows 95 and is the recommended method for downloading software to the router; however, two alternatives are available for installing router software:
Note The sample prompts and output shown in the following sections may not be identical to the prompts displayed on the access server console.
Installing the Router Software by Using the Console
This section explains how to use the copy xmodem flash command to install the router software from the CD-ROM onto the router.
Note This option is not available on the Cisco AS5300. If you are not able to run RSL, the only other option is to use a TFTP server application.
The following example shows how to use the copy xmodem flash command on a Cisco AS5200 universal access server:
Installing the Router Software by Using a TFTP or RCP Server Application
As an alternative to RSL, you can use aTFTP or RCP server application to install the router software from the CD-ROM. For complete instructions, see the following location
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/relnote/fprn/loadswfp.htm.
Related Documentation
The following sections describe the documentation available for the Cisco AS5200 and Cisco AS5300. These documents consist of hardware and software installation guides, Cisco IOS configuration and command references, system error messages, feature modules, and other documents.
Documentation is available as printed manuals or electronic documents, except for feature modules, which are available online on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM only.
Use these release notes with these documents:
Release-Specific Documents
The following documents are specific to Release 12.0 T. They are located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM:
You can reach this document on CCO at:
Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
You can reach this document on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Cross-Platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
You can reach these documents on CCO at:
Service & Support: Technical Documents
For caveat details, see the Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T document, which contains caveats applicable to all platforms for all maintenance releases of Release 12.0 T.
You can reach the caveats document on CCO at:
Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Caveats: Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
You can reach the caveats document on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Release Notes: Caveats: Caveats for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
Note If you have an account with CCO, you can use Bug Navigator II to find caveats of any severity for any release. You can reach Bug Navigator II on CCO at: Service & Support: Online Technical Support: Software Bug Toolkit. You can also find Bug Navigator II at http://www.cisco.com/support/bugtools.
Platform-Specific Documents
Cisco AS5200
These documents are available for the Cisco AS5200 on CCO and on the Documentation CD-ROM.
- Cisco AS5200 Quick Start Guide (with Fast Step)
- Cisco AS5200 Universal Access Server Installation Guide
- Cisco AS5200 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide
- Cisco AS5200 Manager Guide
- Modem/Terminal Adapter Information
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
- Documentation for Spare Parts
- Release notes
You can reach Cisco AS5200 documentation on CCO at:
Service & Support: Technical Documents: Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Access Servers: Cisco AS5200
You can reach Cisco AS5200 documentation on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Access Servers: Cisco AS5200
Cisco AS5300
These documents are available for the Cisco AS5300 on CCO and on the Documentation CD-ROM:
- Cisco AS5300 Quick Start Guide (with Fast Step)
- Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Chassis Installation Guide
- Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Module Installation Guide
- Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide
- Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Install and Configure
- Configuring Cisco IOS Software Features
- Dial Case Study
- Modem Information—Firmware/portware release notes, configuration notes, command references, FAQs (frequently asked questions)
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
- Documentation for Spare Parts—Removal and replacement procedures for modem modules, feature cards, power supply
- High-Density Voice Over IP Support with DSPM-549
You can reach the Cisco AS5300 documentation on CCO at:
Service & Support: Technical Documents: Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Access Servers: Cisco AS5300
You can reach the Cisco AS5300 documentation on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco Product Documentation: Access Servers and Access Routers: Access Servers: Cisco AS5300
Feature Modules
Feature modules describe new features supported by Release 12.0 T and are updates to the Cisco IOS documentation set. A feature module consists of a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference. As updates, the features modules are available online only. Feature module information is incorporated in the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set.
You can reach the feature modules on CCO at:
Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: New Feature Documentation
You can reach the feature modules on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: New Feature Documentation
Cisco IOS Documentation Set
The Cisco IOS software documentation set consists of the Cisco IOS configuration guides, Cisco IOS command references, and several other supporting documents, which are shipped with your order in electronic form on the Documentation CD-ROM—unless you specifically ordered the printed versions.
Documentation Modules
Each module in the Cisco IOS documentation set consists of two books: a configuration guide and a corresponding command reference. Chapters in a configuration guide describe protocols, configuration tasks, Cisco IOS software functionality, and contain comprehensive configuration examples. Chapters in a command reference provide complete command syntax information. Use each configuration guide with its corresponding command reference.
You can reach these documents on CCO at:
Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Configuration Guides and Command References
You can reach these documents on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0: Cisco IOS Release 12.0 Configuration Guides and Command References
Release 12.0 Documentation Set
Table 8 describes the contents of the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 software documentation set, which is available in electronic form and also in printed form on request.
Note You can find the most current Cisco IOS documentation on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM. These electronic documents may contain updates and modifications made after the paper documents were printed.
You can reach the Cisco IOS documentation set on CCO at:
Service and Support: Technical Documents: Documentation Home Page: Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0
You can reach the Cisco IOS documentation set on the Documentation CD-ROM at:
Cisco IOS Software Configuration: Cisco IOS Release 12.0
Note The Cisco Management Information Base (MIB) User Quick Reference publication is no longer published. For the latest list of MIBs supported by Cisco, see the Cisco Network Management Toolkit on Cisco Connection Online. From CCO, click on the following path: Service & Support: Software Center: Network Mgmt Products: Cisco Network Management Toolkit: Cisco MIBs.
Service and Support
For service and support for a product purchased from a reseller, contact the reseller, who offers a wide variety of Cisco service and support programs described in "Service and Support" of Cisco Information Packet shipped with your product.
Note If you purchased your product from a reseller, you can access CCO as a guest. CCO is Cisco Systems' primary real-time support channel. Your reseller offers programs that include direct access to CCO services.
For service and support for a product purchased directly from Cisco, use CCO.
Software Configuration Tips on the Cisco Technical Assistance Center Home Page
If you have a CCO login account, you can access the following URL, which contains links and tips on configuring your Cisco products:
http://www.cisco.com/public/serv_tips.shtml
This URL is subject to change without notice. If it changes, point your Web browser to CCO and click on this path: Products & Technologies: Products: Technical Tips.
The Technical Tips page provides the following sections:
- Configuration Cookbooks—Contains common configurations or recipes for configuring various access routes and dial technologies.
- Field Notices—Notifies you of any critical issues regarding Cisco products and includes problem descriptions, safety or security issues, and hardware defects.
- Frequently Asked Questions—Describes the most frequently asked technical questions about Cisco hardware and software.
- Hardware—Provides technical tips related to specific hardware platforms.
- Hot Tips—Describes popular tips and hints gathered from the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Most of these documents are available from the TAC Fax-on-demand service. To reach Fax-on-demand and receive documents at your fax machine from the United States, call 888-50-CISCO (888-502-4726). From other areas, call 650-596-4408.
- Internetworking Features—Lists tips on using and deploying Cisco IOS software features and services.
- Sample Configurations—Provides actual configuration examples that are complete with topology and annotations.
- Software Products—Contains Cisco IOS Software Bulletins, Cisco TCP/IP Suite 100, General Cisco IOS, Internet/Intranet Applications and Software, Network Management, Network Protection Software Tips, and WAN Switching Products and Software.
- Special Collections—Lists other helpful documents, including Case Studies, References & Request for Comments (RFCs), and Security Advisories.
Cisco Connection Online
Cisco Connection Online (CCO) is Cisco Systems' primary, real-time support channel. Maintenance customers and partners can self-register on CCO to obtain additional information and services.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.
CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.
You can access CCO in the following ways:
- WWW: http://www.cisco.com
- WWW: http://www-europe.cisco.com
- WWW: http://www-china.cisco.com
- Telnet: cco.cisco.com
- Modem: From North America, 408 526-8070; from Europe, 33 1 64 46 40 82. Use the following terminal settings: VT100 emulation; databits: 8; parity: none; stop bits: 1; and connection rates up to 28.8 kbps.
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