Cisco Systems CRS-1 Upgrading to a Multishelf System

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Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Upgrade and Conversion Guide

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Upgrading to a Multishelf System

This chapter describes how to upgrade a single-chassis Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System router to a

Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System Multishelf System.

Note For an introduction to the multishelf system, see Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System Multishelf System

Description. For information on planning a multishelf system installation, see Cisco CRS-1 Carrier

Routing System Multishelf System Site Planning Guide.

Feature History for the Cisco CRS-1 Multishelf System

Contents

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Prerequisites for Upgrading to a Multishelf System, page 1-1

•Restrictions for Upgrading to a Multishelf System, page 1-2

•Information About Upgrading to a Multishelf System, page 1-3

•How to Upgrade to a Multishelf System, page 1-3

•Configuration Examples for Upgrading to a Multishelf System, page 1-11

•Where to Go Next, page 1-17

•Additional References, page 1-17

Prerequisites for Upgrading to a Multishelf System

An upgrade kit is required to use an existing Cisco CRS-1 16-Slot Line Card Chassis as a component in

a multishelf system. The upgrade kit is product ID CRS-16-MC-UPG. The upgra de kit includes fabric

cards (S13 cards should replace the S123 cards) a nd cabling.

Release Modification

Release 3.3.0 The Cisco CRS-1 Multishelf System was introduced.

Release 3.4.0 No modification.

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS 1-1 2-1 Page Preface Changes to This Document Obtaining Documentation Cisco.com Product Documentation DVD Documentation Feedback Cisco Product Security Overview Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Product Alerts and Field Notices Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Submitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Page CHAPT ER Upgrading to a Multishelf System Contents Prerequisites for Upgrading to a Multishelf System Restrictions for Upgrading to a Multishelf System Information About Upgrading to a Multishelf System How to Upgrade to a Multishelf System Upgrading the Fabric Cards and Adding an FCC Prerequisites Restrictions SUMMARY STEPS DETAILED STEPS Page Page Page What to Do Next Adding an LCC to a Multishelf System Prerequisites Restrictions SUMMARY STEPS DETAILED STEPS What to Do Next Troubleshooting Tips Configuration Examples for Upgrading to a Multishelf System Displaying Chassis Serial Numbers: Example 1-12 Adding a Fabric Card Chassis: Example The following example shows how to add a single FCC to an existing single-chassis system. 1-13 Power is applied to the FCC at this time. 1-14 The FC/S card is replaced with an FC/M card at this point. The fabric cable is attached to the FC/M card at this point. 1-15 Adding an LCC to a Multishelf System: Example The following example shows how to add an LCC to a multishelf system. Apply power, attach cables, and check cable LEDs. 1-16 Where to Go Next Additional References Related Documents Related Cisco CRS-1 Multishelf Hardware Documentation Related Documentation for the Catalyst 6509 Switch Technical Assistance Related Cisco IOS XR Software Documentation CHAPT ER Converting to an Integrated Switch System Contents Prerequisites for the Integrated Switch System Cisco CRS-1 Multishelf Conversion to an Integrated Switch System Introduction Cisco CRS-1 Multishelf Integrated Switch Solution Benefits of the Cisco CRS-1 Multishelf Integrated Switch Solution Naming Conventions Validating the 22-port SCGE Cards (Single-FCC Multishelf and Two-FCC Multishelf Systems) Connecting the 22-port SCGE to an Active Cat6K (Single-FCC Multishelf and Page Performing a Failover to a Standby 22-port SCGE (Single-FCC Multishelf and Connecting the 22-port SCGEs into a Full Mesh (Single-FCC Multishelf and Page Validating the 22-port SCGE Cards (Four-FCC Multishelf System) Connecting the 22-port SCGE to an Active Cat6K (Four-FCC Multishelf System) 2-11 2-12 Page Performing a Failover to a Standby 22-port SCGE (Four-FCC Multishelf System) Connecting the 22-port SCGEs into a Full Mesh Configuration (Four-FCC Multishelf System) Page INDEX A C D E F P R S T