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Additional Configuration and Maintenance Tasks

Bit 13 of the software configuration register determines the response of the system to a bootload failure. Setting bit 13 causes the system to load Cisco IOS software from Flash memory after five unsuccessful attempts to load a boot file from the network TFTP server. Clearing bit 13 causes the system to continue attempting to load a boot file from the network TFTP server indefinitely. Bit 13 in the software configuration register is set to 0 as the default at the factory.

Using Flash Disks in the PRP

Procedures for using Flash disks in the PRP are presented in the following sections:

About Flash Disks, page 61

Removing and Installing a Flash Disk in the PRP, page 62

Working with Flash Disks, page 64

About Flash Disks

ATA Flash disks are similar to linear Flash memory cards. Flash disks combine Flash memory technology with a controller chip to achieve higher capacity and better performance than linear Flash memory cards. The controller circuitry allows Flash disks to emulate hard disk capabilities, such as automatically mapping out bad blocks and block erasure. Flash disks also provide the capability to allocate noncontiguous sectors, eliminating the need for the squeeze command that is required for space retrieval on linear Flash memory cards.

Flash disks look similar to older Cisco 20-MB linear Flash memory cards. You can install a Flash disk into either Flash card slot on the PRP. Table 13 lists the Cisco product numbers for the Flash disks that are available for use with Cisco 12000 Series Routers.

 

 

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Contents Document Contents Router Information Important InformationSupported Platforms PRP Redundancy Cisco IOS Software RequirementsOutput from a later software release would be as follows Hardware Revision RequirementsRelated Documentation Product OverviewShows the front panel view of the PRP-2 PRP FunctionsPRP Components Cisco IOS Software Storage PRP Hardware Components PRP-1 Horizontal Orientation PRP-2 Horizontal Orientation Type Size Quantity Description Location Program boot imageMB fixed Secondary CPU cache memory functions Sdram PRP LEDs Flash MemoryStatus LEDs Following LEDs are used on the PRPDisplay LEDs Cisco IOS System Error Messages publicationsFlash Disk Slots Soft Reset SwitchEthernet Ports Asynchronous Serial PortsHard Disk Drive Safety Guidelines Preparing for InstallationCompact Flash Disk Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Required Tools and Equipment Removing and Installing a PRPWorking with Electrical Equipment Removing a PRP Ejector Levers Illustrates the PRP installed in a chassisShows the ejector levers in detail Installing a PRP Removing and Installing a PRP PRP Boot Process Checking the InstallationStarting the System and Observing Initial Conditions Cisco IOS is enabled and this PRP is the active PRP Rommon for this PRP is enabled and recognized by the systemCisco IOS is enabled and this PRP is in standby mode LED Display DescriptionChecking the Installation Checking the Installation Verifying Interface Status ETH Bits Upgrading to the PRPRouter# show redundancy Upgrading to the PRP Without Rebooting the RouterRouter# dir disk1 Is correct, continue with Step SSO or RPR+ mode because the RPs are running the same imageAnother disk or at another location Prompted to abort the copy, type nUpgrading to the PRP Upgrading to the PRP Upgrading to the PRP Upgrading to the PRP Verify the disk contents using the dir disk1 command Upgrading to the PRP With Rebooting the RouterUpgrading to the PRP Use the command upgrade rom-monitor slot rp-slot 0x10 Differentiating Between PRP-1 and PRP-2Configuring an Ethernet Interface Configuring Interfaces on the PRPEthernet Interface Receptacles, Cables, and Pinouts RJ-45 receptacle Category 5 UTP cable with plug Crossover Cable Pinout for Connecting Two PRPs Ethernet Port Pin Signal DescriptionParameter RJ-45 Lists Ieee 802.3u physical characteristics for 100BASE-TXParameter Ethernet Interface Cable Connection Procedure Using the Ethernet Port on the PRP Configuring the Ethernet InterfacesUsing Configuration Mode to Configure an Ethernet Interface Configuring the Console Interface Console and Auxiliary Port Connections Signal Input/Output Description Configuring the Auxiliary InterfaceDescription of the Software Configuration Register Understanding the Software Configuration RegisterAdditional Configuration and Maintenance Tasks Bit Number Hexadecimal Value Meaning/Function Defines the bits in the software configuration registerBoot Field Meaning Boot Field SettingsDescribed in Table Command Purpose Configuring the Software Configuration RegisterAction/Filename Bit Bits in the Software Configuration RegisterData Transmission Rate bps Address net host9600 4800 1200 2400 About Flash Disks Using Flash Disks in the PRPProduct Number Removing and Installing a Flash Disk in the PRPInstalling and Removing a Flash Disk Working with Flash Disks Installing a Flash DiskBoots the named file from the Flash disk in slot Booting from a Flash DiskRemoving the CF from the PRP-2 Board Removing and Installing a Compact Flash DiskRemoving and Installing a Hard Disk Drive Installing the Hard Disk Drive Recovering a Lost Password Initialize the router by entering the i command as follows Step Upgrading PRP Memory Locations of PRP Components and Memory GB Dimm U15 512 MB MB Dimm U15 MEM-PRP-512= MB DIMMs U15 and U18GB DIMMs U15 and U18 Cisco Product Number Dimm Modules Sdram Dimm Sockets Removing a DimmDimm Socket with Dual Release Levers Installing a Dimm Handling a Dimm Checking the Dimm Installation Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety InformationElectromagnetic Compatibility Regulatory Statements Translated Safety Warnings and Agency ApprovalsFCC Class a Compliance Europe EU CanadaRegulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information Vcci Class a Notice for Japan Class a Notice for Korea Cisco.com Obtaining DocumentationProduct Documentation DVD Cisco Product Security Overview Documentation FeedbackOrdering Documentation For emergencies only security-alert@cisco.com Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsObtaining Technical Assistance Product Alerts and Field NoticesCisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Submitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Obtaining Additional Publications and Information OL-11656-01