Cisco Systems 6000 Required Tools, Installing the Content Switching Module, Software Requirements

Required Tools

Software Requirements

Catalyst 6000 family CSM software release 1.1(1) requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6)E or 12.1(7)E. Catalyst 6000 family CSM software release 1.2(1) requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(8a)E or later only.

CSM Software
Release	Software Part Number	Hardware	Cisco IOS Release	Added Features
1.1(1)	SC6k-SLB-APC-1.1	Supervisor Engine 1A with MSFC	12.1(6)E or	Initial Release
		and PFC	12.1(7)E
1.2(1)	SC6K-1.2-CSM	Supervisor Engine 1A with MSFC	12.1(8a)E	Supervisor Engine 2
		and PFC		support
1.2(1)	SC6K-1.2-CSM	Supervisor Engine 2 Module with	12.1(8a)E	Supervisor Engine 2
		MSFC 2		support

Required Tools

This section describes the tools and requirements you need to install the CSM.

Note Before installing the CSM, you must install the Catalyst 6000 family switch chassis and at least one supervisor engine. For information on installing the switch chassis, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family Installation Guide.

These tools are required to install the CSM into the Catalyst 6000 family switch:

•Flat-blade screwdriver

•Wrist strap or other grounding device

•Antistatic mat or antistatic foam

Caution Whenever you handle the supervisor engine or switching modules, always use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). See the “Installing the Content Switching Module” section on page 11 for more information.

Installing the Content Switching Module

To install the CSM into the Catalyst 6000 family switch, perform the steps in the following sections:

•Preparing to Install the CSM, page 11

•Installing the CSM, page 12

•Verifying the Installation, page 15

Preparing to Install the CSM

Before installing the CSM, make sure that the following are available:

	Catalyst 6000 Family Content Switching Module Installation and Configuration Note
78-11631-02 Rev. A0		11