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Route Switch Processor (RSP8) Installation and Configuration Guide
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Product Description
SpecificationsTable3 lists the physical specifications for the RSP8:
System SoftwareThe Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX, Cisco 7513, and Cisco 7513-MX routers support downloadable
system software and microcode for most Cisco IOS and microcode upgrades. This enables you to
remotely download, store, and boot from a new image. The publicationUpgrading Software and
Microcode in Cisco7000 Series and Cisco 7500 Series Routers (DOC-781144=) provides instructions
forupgrading over the network or from floppy disks. Flash memory contains the default system software
image and bundled microcode images. Flash memory cards and Flash Disks are supported.
For the latest software release information, refer to the Software Advisorat
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/CompNav/Index.pl.
At system startup, an internal system utility scans for compatibility problems between the installed
interfaceprocessor types and the bundled microcode images. The utility then decompresses the images
into running dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). The bundled microcode images then function
the same as the EPROM images.
The Cisco IOS software images reside in Flash memory,which is located on the RSP8 in the form of a
singlein-line memory module (SIMM), on Flash memory cards, or on Flash Disks that insert in the two
PCCard slots (slot 0 and slot 1) on the front of the RSP8. (See Figure 2.) Storing the Cisco IOS images
inFlash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded Cisco IOS images remotely or from
software images resident in the RSP8 Flash memory.
Althoughno monitoring of voltage or temperature is done by the RSP8, a comparator device ensures that
voltage is within the normal operating ranges, and three temperature sensors on the RSP8 send
temperature information to the chassis interface (CI) card. The CI card reports all voltage and
temperature readings, and these readings are available through standard software commands for
environmental monitoring. The RSP8 uses a software-controlled configuration register, so you do not
have to remove the RSP8 to configure jumpers. There are no user-configurable jumpers on the RSP8.
Table3 RSP Specifications
Description Specifications
Physical dimensions The RSP8 occupies one RSP slot and can only be operated in a
Cisco 7500 series or RSP7000-equipped Cisco 7000 series router.
Shipping weight 5 lb (2.25 kg)
Operating temperature 32 to 104˚F (0 to 40˚C)
Relative humidity 10 to 90 percent, noncondensing
Storage temperature –4 to 149˚F (–20 to 65˚C)