Chapter 2 Converting to an Integrated Switch System

How to Convert from the Cisco Catalyst 65xx Switch to the Integrated Switch System for a Four-FCC Multishelf System

How to Convert from the Cisco Catalyst 65xx Switch to the Integrated Switch System for a Four-FCC Multishelf System

This section contains the following procedures:

•Validating the 22-port SCGE Cards (Four-FCC Multishelf System), page 2-10

•Connecting the 22-port SCGE to an Active Cat6K (Four-FCC Multishelf System), page 2-10

•Transferring the Backup Cisco Catalyst 65xx Switch Gigabit Ethernet Connections to a Standby 22-port SCGE (Four-FCC Multishelf System), page 2-13

•Performing a Failover to a Standby 22-port SCGE (Four-FCC Multishelf System), page 2-14

•Connecting the 22-port SCGEs into a Full Mesh Configuration (Four-FCC Multishelf System), page 2-15

•Transferring an Active Cat6K Gigabit Ethernet Connections to the Active 22-port SCGE (Four-FCC Multishelf System), page 2-16

Validating the 22-port SCGE Cards (Four-FCC Multishelf System)

To validate the 22-port SCGE cards, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Insert the 22-port SCGE card into the standby slot (SC-GE-2) of FCC. Remove the 2-port card that is already installed.

Step 2 Use the show platform command in EXEC mode or administration EXEC mode to verify that the 22-port SCGE card is in the IOS XR RUN state.

Step 3 Use the show redundancy command in EXEC mode to verify that the standby node is ready.

Step 4 Repeat Step 1 to Step 3 for all eight 22-port SCGE cards. Verify the two per fabric chassis by using the standby slot and leaving the second 22-port SCGE in the standby slot to continue with the upgrade.

Connecting the 22-port SCGE to an Active Cat6K (Four-FCC Multishelf System)

To connect the standby 22-port SCGE to an active Cat6K and connect the 22-port SCGEs to each other in a full mesh configuration, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Connect one port of the standby 22-port SCGE in each fabric chassis to the active Cat6K. Enable STP and portfast on these ports from the Cisco Catalyst 65xx switch side. If there are not enough ports on the active Cat6K, use the ports that were previously connected to the standby SCs in the four fabric chassis.

Step 2 Connect the ports to each other in a full mesh configuration for the 22-port SCGE.

Step 3 Use the show controller switch inter-rack stp command in administration EXEC mode, with the

location keyword, to verify that all the new connections and ports are working correctly.

Step 4 Use the show controllers switch inter-rack udld command in administration EXEC mode, with the all and location keywords, to verify that all the ports for the 22-port SCGE are connected to the active Cat6K in the forwarding state.

The node-idargument is the location of the 22-port SCGE cards.

 

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CRS-1 specifications

Cisco Systems' Carrier Routing System (CRS-1) is a cutting-edge, high-capacity router designed to meet the demands of service providers and large enterprises. Introduced in the early 2000s, the CRS-1 represents a significant leap forward in routing technology, offering unparalleled performance, scalability, and reliability.

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In summary, the Cisco Systems CRS-1 stands out as a formidable solution for modern routing needs. Its modular design, exceptional scalability, robust performance, reliability, and support for multiple protocols and services make it an ideal choice for service providers and enterprises seeking to future-proof their networks. As the demand for bandwidth continues to surge, the CRS-1 remains a pivotal component in the evolution of networking infrastructure.
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