Versatile Interface Processor Functions
Note The VIP port adapters themselves do not support OIR, nor are they FRUs.
The VIP uses a Reduced Instructions Set Computing (RISC), Mips 4600 processor for high performance, and has an internal operating frequency of 100 megahertz (MHz) and a
Figure 1 shows a
Figure 1 VIP with One
| Bus connector | |
Microcode | Port adapter | |
handles not shown | ||
Flash U17 | U2 | |
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DRAM | U1 | |
SIMMs | ||
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4E in port | ||
adapter | ||
port adapter | slot 1 | |
slot 0 |
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FAST ETHERNET
0
MII | LINK | RJ45 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
1 | LINK |
3 | |
0 | 2 |
H4711
Note In the Cisco 7000, Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7513 chassis, the VIP is installed vertically. In the Cisco 7010 and Cisco 7505 chassis, the VIP is installed horizontally. Port adapters have a handle attached, but this handle is not shown to allow a full view of detail on each port adapter’s faceplate.