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Product Overview

Cisco IOS Software Requirements

For software configuration information, refer to the Cisco IOS software configuration and command reference publications for the installed Cisco IOS Release. Also refer to the Cisco IOS software release notes for additional information.

The GRP line card is supported in Cisco IOS Release 11.2(9)GS and later. GRP configurations with 512 MB of route memory are only compatible with Product Number GRP-B=. Cisco IOS Release 12.0(19)S or 12.0(19)ST or later and ROMMON Release 11.2 (181) or later are also required.

The show version and show hardware commands display the current hardware configuration of the router, including the system software version that is currently loaded and running.

For complete descriptions of show commands, see the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference.

Related Documentation

For additional information, refer to these publications:

•Route Processor Redundancy Plus for the Cisco 12000 Series Internet Router

•Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide

•Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference

•Cisco IOS Release 12.0S Release Notes for Cisco 12000 Series Internet Routers

Product Overview

Information about the Gigabit Route Processor (GRP), its components, functions, and features, and its use as the system processor for Cisco 12000 Series Routers is presented in the following sections. Figure 1 shows the front view of the GRP.

Figure 1 Gigabit Route Processor (Front Panel, Horizontal Orientation)

EJECT	SLOT				COLL RX
	-1	RESET
	-0	RESET
	SLOT	AUX	CONSOLE	LINK
		AUX	CONSOLE	LINK	TX
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GIGABIT ROUTE PROCESSOR

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Note In order to maintain Class B EMI compliance, shielded cables must be used on the console and auxiliary ports of the GRP. An updated version of the GRP (Product Number GRP-B=, Rev. F0 and later) does not require shielded cables for Class B compliance.

GRP Functions

The primary functions of the GRP for Cisco 12000 Series Routers follow:

•Loading the Cisco IOS software on all the installed line cards at power up

•Providing a console (terminal) port for router configuration

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Cisco Systems GRP-B manual Product Overview, Cisco IOS Software Requirements, Related Documentation, GRP Functions

Contents

Document Contents Gigabit Route Processor Installation and Configuration Note GRP Redundancy Important InformationRouter Information Supported Platforms GRP Functions Product OverviewCisco IOS Software Requirements Related Documentation Cisco IOS Software GRP Components GRP Horizontal Orientation Memory Components TypeQuantity Description Location Flash Memory Sram Display LEDs Soft Reset SwitchSystem Status LEDs Status LEDs Flash Card Slots Asynchronous Serial PortsEthernet Port Preparing for Installation Safety GuidelinesTranslated Safety Warnings and Agency Approvals Europe EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulatory StatementsFCC Class a Compliance Canada Preparing for Installation Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Working with Electrical EquipmentClass a Notice for Korea Replacing a GRP Required Tools and PartsRemoving a GRP Shows the ejector levers To remove a GRP, follow these steps Turn off system power Installing a GRP Console Port Pin Signal Direction Description Connecting to the Console Port Ethernet Interface Receptacles, Cables, and Pinouts Connecting to the Auxiliary PortConnecting to the Ethernet Port Signal Direction Description RJ-45 Receptacle and Plug Horizontal Orientation Pin Description MII Connections Pin Signal Input Output Input/Output Description RJ-45 Ethernet Interface Cable Connection Procedure Connecting MII or RJ-45 Cables to GRP Vertical Orientation Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions GRP Boot Process Overview LED Display Description Processor Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions Verifying Interface Status GRP LEDs Partial Front Panel View Configuring the Ethernet Interface Using Configuration Mode to Configure the Ethernet Interface Implementing Additional Configuration and Maintenance Tasks Configuring the Software Configuration Register Boot Field Settings and the boot Command Boot Field DescriptionBit Hexadecimal Description Changing Configuration Register Settings Action/File Name Bit Configuration Register Bit Meanings Baud Bit Bit Address net host Flash Disks and Flash Memory Cards in the GRP Installing and Removing Flash Memory Card or Flash Disk Formatting a Flash Memory Card or Flash Disk ATA Flash Disk Boot Image Support Requirements Router# format slot0 Software Commands Associated with Flash Memory Specifying Cisco IOS Image Used to Boot the System Router# squeeze slot0 Enabling Booting from Flash Memory Router# copy tftpmyfile1 slot0myfile1 Copying Files to Flash Memory Router# copy tftpnew.image slot0new.image Router# copy slot1image.new slot0image.new Router# config t Routerconfig# no boot system Router# copy startup-config slot0myfile2 Use the copy running-config slot0filename command as follows Recovering Lost Password Initialize the router by entering the i command as follows Locations of GRP Memory Components Upgrading GRP Memory MEM-GRP/LC-64=2 Removing DIMMs Using Dimm Socket Release Lever to Remove DIMMs Handling a Dimm Installing New DIMMs Checking the Dimm Installation Obtaining DocumentationCisco.com Cisco TAC Website Documentation FeedbackObtaining Technical Assistance Ordering Documentation Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Opening a TAC CaseTAC Case Priority Definitions Obtaining Additional Publications and Information 78-4339-09