Perform Preliminary Checks with Cisco 8000 Series Router

After successfully logging into the console, you must perform some preliminary checks to verify the correctness of the default setup. Correct any issues that arise before proceeding with further configurations.

Verify Software Version on Cisco 8000 Series Router

The router is shipped with the Cisco IOS XR software pre-installed. Verify that the latest version of the software is installed. If a newer version is available, perform a system upgrade. Installing the newer version of the software provides the latest feature set on the router.

You can view the overview of the running software. This includes the following information:

  • Image name and version

  • User who built the image

  • Time the image was built

  • Build workspace

  • Build host

  • ISO label


    Note

    If any modifications are made to the running software on the booted ISO, only the IOS XR version is displayed in the label field and not the label included in the ISO.

  • Copyright information

  • Hardware information

Display the version of the Cisco IOS XR software, and its various software components that are installed on the router.

Router#show version
Cisco IOS XR Software, Version 7.0.11 LNT
Copyright (c) 2013-2019 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Build Information:
 Built By     : xyz
 Built On     : Sat Jun 29 22:45:27 2019
 Build Host   : iox-lnx-064
 Workspace    : ../7.0.11/8000/ws/
 Version      : 7.0.11
 Label        : 7.0.11

cisco 8000
System uptime is 41 minutes

Verify Status of Hardware Modules on Cisco 8000 Series Router

Hardware modules such as RPs, LCs, fan trays, and power modules are installed on the router. The firmware on various hardware components of the router must be compatible with the Cisco IOS XR image installed. Incompatibility may cause the router to malfunction. Verify that all hardware and firmware modules are installed correctly and are operational.

Before you begin

Ensure that all required hardware modules are installed on the router.

Procedure

Step 1

View the status of the system.

Example:

Router#show platform
Node              Type                   State                  Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0        8201-SYS(Active)       IOS XR RUN              NSHUT
0/RP0             8201-SYS               OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/PM0             PSU2KW-ACPE            OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/PM1             PSU2KW-ACPE            OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/FT0             FAN-1RU-PE             OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/FT1             FAN-1RU-PE             OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/FT2             FAN-1RU-PE             OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/FT3             FAN-1RU-PE             OPERATIONAL             NSHUT
0/FT4             FAN-1RU-PE             OPERATIONAL             NSHUT

Step 2

View the list of hardware and firmware modules detected on the router.

Example:

Router#show hw-module fpd
                                                                       FPD Versions
                                                                      =================
Location       Card type   HWver    FPD device        ATR  Status     Running   Programd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     Bios              S    CURRENT    1.15      1.15
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     BiosGolden        BS   CURRENT    1.15

0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     EthSwitch              CURRENT    0.07      0.07
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     EthSwitchGolden   BP   CURRENT    0.07
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     TimingFpga             CURRENT    0.11      0.11
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     TimingFpgaGolden  B    CURRENT    0.11
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86Fpga           S    NEED UPGD  0.23      0.23
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86FpgaGolden     BS   CURRENT    0.24
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86TamFw          S    CURRENT    5.05      5.05
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86TamFwGolden    BS   CURRENT    5.05

From the result, verify that all hardware modules that are installed on the chassis are listed. If a module is not listed, it indicates that the module is malfunctioning, or is not installed properly. Remove and reinstall that hardware module.

In the preceding output, some of the significant fields are:

  • FPD Device—Name of the hardware component, such as IO FPGA, IM FPGA, or BIOS

    Note

     

    Golden FPDs are not field upgradable.

  • Status—Upgrade status of the firmware. The different states are:

    Status

    Description

    CURRENT

    The firmware version is the latest version.

    READY

    The firmware of the FPD is ready for an upgrade.

    NOT READY

    The firmware of the FPD is not ready for an upgrade.

    NEED UPGD

    A newer firmware version is available in the installed image. We recommend that you to perform an upgrade of the firmware version.

    RLOAD REQ

    The upgrade is complete, and the ISO image requires a reload.

    UPGD DONE

    The firmware upgrade is successful.

    UPGD FAIL

    The firmware upgrade has failed.

    UPGD PREP

    The FPD firmware is preparing for upgrade.

    BACK IMG

    The firmware is corrupt. Reinstall the firmware.

    UPGD SKIP

    The upgrade is skipped because the installed firmware version is higher than the one available in the image.

  • Running—Current version of the firmware running on the FPD

  • Programd—Version of the FPD programmed on the module

Step 3

If necessary, upgrade the required firmware.

Example:

Router#upgrade hw-module location all fpd all

Alarms are created showing all modules that needs to be upgraded.

Active Alarms
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Location      Severity     Group        Set Time                    Description 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
0/6/CPU0       Major       FPD_Infra    09/16/2019 12:34:59 UTC     One Or More FPDs Need Upgrade Or Not In Current State 
0/10/CPU0      Major       FPD_Infra    09/16/2019 12:34:59 UTC     One Or More FPDs Need Upgrade Or Not In Current State 
0/RP0/CPU0     Major       FPD_Infra    09/16/2019 12:34:59 UTC     One Or More FPDs Need Upgrade Or Not In Current State 
0/RP1/CPU0     Major       FPD_Infra    09/16/2019 12:34:59 UTC     One Or More FPDs Need Upgrade Or Not In Current State 
0/FC0          Major       FPD_Infra    09/16/2019 12:34:59 UTC     One Or More FPDs Need Upgrade Or Not In Current State 
0/FC1          Major       FPD_Infra    09/16/2019 12:34:59 UTC     One Or More FPDs Need Upgrade Or Not In Current State

Note

 

BIOS and IOFPGA upgrades require a power cycle of the router for the new version to take effect.

Step 4

After the modules are upgraded verify the status of the modules.

Example:

Router#show hw-module fpd
                                                                      FPD Versions
                                                                      =================
Location       Card type   HWver    FPD device        ATR  Status     Running   Programd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     Bios              S    CURRENT    1.15      1.15
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     BiosGolden        BS   CURRENT    1.15
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     EthSwitch              CURRENT    0.07      0.07
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     EthSwitchGolden   BP   CURRENT    0.07
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     TimingFpga             CURRENT    0.11      0.11
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     TimingFpgaGolden  B    CURRENT    0.11
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86Fpga           S    RLOAD REQ  0.23      0.24
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86FpgaGolden     BS   CURRENT    0.24
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86TamFw          S    CURRENT    5.05      5.05
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86TamFwGolden    BS   CURRENT    5.05

The status of the upgraded nodes show that a reload is required.

Step 5

Reload the individual nodes that required an upgrade.

Example:

Router#reload location <node-location>

Note

 

Use the force option to perform an ungraceful reload of the specified location or hardware module. When force option is used along with the all location, the chassis undergoes an ungraceful reload. Use the noprompt option to avoid the prompt to confirm the operation. The force option is not recommended, and should not be used during regular operations.

By default the system requests recovery reload, when the system detects fault. However, if you want to prevent the recovery reload for debugging, use the hw-module reset auto disable command to disable an auto reset mechanism. 


Router(config)#hw-module reset auto disable location 0/RP1/CPU0

If you want to re-enable the recovery reload, use the no hw-module reset auto disable location 0/RP1/CPU0 command.

Step 6

Verify that all nodes that required an upgrade show an updated status of CURRENT with an updated FPD version.

Example:

Router#show hw-module fpd
                                                                      FPD Versions
                                                                      =================
Location       Card type   HWver    FPD device        ATR  Status     Running   Programd
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     Bios              S    CURRENT    1.15      1.15
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     BiosGolden        BS   CURRENT    1.15
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     EthSwitch              CURRENT    0.07      0.07
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     EthSwitchGolden   BP   CURRENT    0.07
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     TimingFpga             CURRENT    0.11      0.11
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     TimingFpgaGolden  B    CURRENT    0.11
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86Fpga           S    RLOAD REQ  0.24      0.24
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86FpgaGolden     BS   CURRENT    0.24
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86TamFw          S    CURRENT    5.05      5.05
0/RP0/CPU0     8800-RP     0.51     x86TamFwGolden    BS   CURRENT    5.05

Verify Interface Status on the Cisco 8000 Series Router

After the router has booted, all available interfaces must be discovered by the system. If interfaces are not discovered, it might indicate a malfunction in the unit.

Procedure

View the interfaces discovered by the system.

Example:

Router#show ipv4 interfaces brief 
Interface                      IP-Address      Status          Protocol Vrf-Name
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------HundredGigE0/0/0/0             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/1             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/2             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/3             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/4             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/5             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/6             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
HundredGigE0/0/0/7             unassigned      Shutdown        Down     default 
------------------------- <snip> ---------------------------------TenGigE0/0/0/18/0              unassigned      Up              Up       default 
TenGigE0/0/0/18/1              unassigned      Up              Up       default 
TenGigE0/0/0/18/2              unassigned      Up              Up       default 
TenGigE0/0/0/18/3              unassigned      Up              Up       default 
MgmtEth0/RP0/CPU0/0            10.10.10.1      Up              Up       default

When a router is turned ON for the first time, all interfaces are in the unassigned state. Verify that the total number of interfaces displayed in the result matches with the actual number of interfaces present on the router, and that the interfaces are created according to the type of linecards displayed in show platform command.

Verify Node Status on Cisco 8000 Series Router

Each card on the router represents a node.

Procedure

Verify the operational status of the node.

Example:

Router#show platform
Node              Type                     State                    Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0        8800-RP(Active)          IOS XR RUN               NSHUT
0/RP1/CPU0        8800-RP(Standby)         IOS XR RUN               NSHUT
0/0/CPU0          8800-LC                  IOS XR RUN               NSHUT
0/11/CPU0         8800-LC                  IOS XR RUN               NSHUT
0/FC0             8800-FC                  OPERATIONAL              NSHUT
0/FC3             8800-FC                  OPERATIONAL              NSHUT
0/FT0             8800-FAN                 OPERATIONAL              NSHUT
0/FT1             8800-FAN                 OPERATIONAL              NSHUT
0/FT2             8800-FAN                 OPERATIONAL              NSHUT
0/FT3             8800-FAN                 OPERATIONAL              NSHUT
0/PT0             FAM7000-ACHV-TRAY        OPERATIONAL              NSHUT

Displays the status of nodes present in the chassis.

Verify that the software state of all RPs, LCs, and the hardware state of FCs, FTs, and power modules are listed, and their state is OPERATIONAL. This indicates that the XR console is operational on the cards.

The platform states are described in the following table:

Card Type

State

Description

All

UNKNOWN

Error – Internal card record is not available

All

IDLE

Error – Card state is not initialized

All

DISCOVERED

Card is detected

All

POWERED_ON

Card is powered on

RP, LC

BIOS_READY

Card BIOS is up

RP, LC

IMAGE_INSTALLING

Image is being downloaded or installed

RP, LC

BOOTING

Image is installed and the software is booting up

RP, LC

IOS_XR_RUN

Software is operating normally and is functional

RP, LC

IOS_XR_INITIALIZING

Software is initializing

FC, FT, PT, PM

OPERATIONAL

Card is operating normally and is functional

RP, LC, FC

RESET

Card is undergoing reset

RP, LC

REIMAGE

Card is pending reimage

RP, LC, FC

SHUTTING_DOWN

Card is shutting down as a result of a fault condition, user action or configuration

RP, LC, FC

SHUT_DOWN

Card is shutdown due to a fault condition, user action or configuration

FC

ONLINE

RP is able to access this remote card

LC

DATA_PATH_POWERED_ON

Forwarding complex is powered ON

RP (Active)

SHUTTING_REMOTE_CARDS

Active RP card is in the process of shutting down other cards as part of a chassis reset

RP (Standby), LC, FC

WAITING_FOR_CHASSIS_RESET

Card is shutdown and is waiting for the chassis to be reset

RP, LC

WDOG_STAGE1_TIMEOUT

Card CPU failed to reset the hardware watchdog

RP, LC

WDOG_STAGE2_TIMEOUT

Hardware watchdog has timed out waiting for the card CPU to reset itself

RP, LC, FC

FPD_UPGRADE

One or more FPD upgrades are in progress

FC

CARD_ACCESS_DOWN

RP is unable to access this remote card