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Network Processing Engine and Network Services Engine Installation and Configuration
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Chapter 8 Preparation for Installation
Software and Hardware Requirements
Use the following table to determine supported NPEs or the NSE-1 for specific routers.
Tab l e 8-1 Routers and Supported NPEs or NSE-1
Router Supported NPEs or NSE
Cisco 7200 VXR routers All NPEs and the NSE-1
Cisco 7200 series routers NPE-100, NPE-150, NPE-175, NPE-200, and
NPE-225
Cisco 7206 as a router shelf in a Cisco AS5800
Universal Access Server
NPE-200
Cisco 7206VXR as a router shelf in a Cisco AS5800
Universal Access Server
NPE-300 and NPE-400
Cisco uBR7223 universal broadband router NPE-150, NPE-200, and NPE-225
Cisco uBR7246 universal broadband router NPE-150, NPE-200, and NPE-225
Cisco uBR7246VXR universal broadband router NPE-225, NPE-300, NPE-400, and
UBR7200-NPE-G1, UBR7200-NPE-G2
Cisco uBR7225VXR universal broadband router UBR7200-NPE-G1, UBR7200-NPE-G2
Tab l e 8-2 NPE or NSE Router and Port Adapter Compatibility Requirements
NPE or
NSE
Compatible Only With
Routers
Not Compatible or Supported With
Routers Port Adapter
NPE-G2 Cisco 7200 VXR routers
Cisco uBR7246VXR router
Cisco uBR7225VXR router
Keyed to prevent inserting in
Cisco 7200 series routers (7202,
7204, and 7206)
NPE-G1 Cisco 7200 VXR routers
Cisco uBR7246VXR router
Cisco uBR7225VXR router
Keyed to prevent inserting in
Cisco 7200 series routers (7202,
7204, and 7206)
NSE-1 Cisco 7200 VXR routers Keyed to prevent inserting in
Cisco 7200 series routers (7202,
7204, and 7206)
Note The NSE-1 is not supported
in the Cisco uBR7200 series
routers, even though it is
physically capable of being
inserted into the router
chassis.
NPE-300
and
NPE-400
Cisco 7200 VXR routers
Cisco uBR7246VXR router
Keyed to prevent insertion in
Cisco 7200 series routers (7202,
7204, and 7206) and the
Cisco uBR7246 and
Cisco uBR7223 universal
broadband routers
Not supported with
the PA-A1 port
adapter