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Gigabit Route Processor
Installation and Configuration Note
Product Numbers: GRP-B=, GRP=
Document Order Number: DOC-784339=
This hardware installation and configuration note describes the Gigabit Route Processor (GRP), the
route processor for use in Cisco 12000 Series Routers.
Document Contents
Following are the sections in this document:
• Important Information, page 2
� Product Overview, page 3
� Preparing for Installation, page 10
� Replacing a GRP, page 14
� GRP Boot Process Overview, pa
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Important Information Important Information This section contains information about the following hardware and software requirements: � Router Information � Cisco IOS Software Requirements � Product Overview Router Information For hardware installation and maintenance information on Cisco 12000 Series Routers, refer to the installation and configuration guide for your router. This includes information on card slot locations and other general requirements. Supported Platforms The GRP operates o
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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
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Product Overview � Providing an auxiliary port for other external equipment (such as modems) � Providing an IEEE 802.3, 10/100-megabits-per-second (Mbps) Ethernet port for Telnet functionality � Running routing protocols � Building and distributing routing tables to the line cards � Providing general system maintenance functions � Communicating with the line cards either through the switch fabric or through the maintenance bus (MBus) The MBus connection allows the GRP to download a system boots
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Product Overview Figure 2 GRP (Horizontal Orientation) Backplane connector U42 Bank 2 DRAM DIMMs U39 Bank 1 Flash U17 SIMM GIGABIT ROUTE PROCESSOR Auxiliary port PCMCIA slots Console port Alphanumeric slot 0: bottom LED displays slot 1: top Ethernet interface (RJ-45 or MII) Note The onboard Flash memory (called bootflash) contains the Cisco IOS software boot image, and a Flash memory card or Flash disk contains the Cisco IOS software image. Storing the Cisco IOS images in Flash memory enables y
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Product Overview Memory Components Figure 2 shows the locations of the various types of memory used on the GRP. GRP memory component types are presented in the following sections: � DRAM � SRAM � NVRAM � Flash Memory Their functions are presented in Table 1. Table 1 GRP Memory Components Type Size Quantity Description Location 1 2 DRAM 64 to 512 MB 1 or 2 64-, 128-, or 256-MB DIMMs (based on the required DRAM U39 (bank 1) configuration) for main Cisco IOS software functions (default U42 (bank 2
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Product Overview Caution To prevent memory problems, DRAM DIMMs must be +3.3VDC, 60-nanosecond (ns) EDO devices. Do not attempt to install other devices in the DIMM sockets. Cisco recommends that you use Cisco-approved memory options. (See Table 14 on page 49.) The following DRAM upgrade kits for the GRP and line cards are listed by product number: � 64-MB DRAM upgrade kit (one 64-MB DIMM)—MEM-GRP/LC-64= � 128-MB DRAM upgrade kit (one 128-MB DIMM)—MEM-GRP/LC-128= � 256-MB DRAM upgrade kit (two
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Product Overview System Status LEDs The two types of system status LEDs used on the GRP. � Status LEDs � Display LEDs Status LEDs The GRP has the following eight status LEDs: � 2 PCMCIA activity LEDs (one LED per PCMCIA slot)—Each LED goes on when its PCMCIA slot is accessed. The LEDs receive power from the switched slot voltage. � 4 RJ-45 Ethernet port LEDs—These LEDs are used in conjunction with the RJ-45 Ethernet connector. When the MII Ethernet port is in use, the LEDs are disabled. The
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Product Overview Flash Card Slots The GRP includes two Flash card slots. Either slot can support an ATA Flash disk or a linear Flash memory card. Note The GRP only supports +5VDC Flash card devices. It does not support +3.3VDC Flash card devices. All combinations of different Flash card devices are supported by the GRP. You can use ATA Flash disks, linear Flash memory cards, or a combination of the two. Each slot has an ejector button for ejecting a card from the slot. Note Linear Flash me
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Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Installation preparation is presented in the following sections: � Safety Guidelines � Translated Safety Warnings and Agency Approvals � Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulatory Statements � Preventing Electrostatic Discharge � Working with Electrical Equipment � Required Tools and Parts Safety Guidelines Before you perform any procedure in this publication, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging
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Preparing for Installation Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulatory Statements FCC Class A Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accorda
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Preparing for Installation Class A Notice for Hungary Warning This equipment is a class A product and should be used and installed properly according to the Hungarian EMC Class A requirements (MSZEN55022). Class A equipment is designed for typical commercial establishments for which special conditions of installation and protection distance are used. Class A Notice for Taiwan and Other Traditional Chinese Markets Warning This is a Class A Information Product, when used in residential enviro
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Preparing for Installation Class A Notice for Korea Warning This is a Class A Device and is registered for EMC requirements for industrial use. The seller or buyer should be aware of this. If this type was sold or purchased by mistake, it should be replaced with a residential-use type. Statement 294 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures.
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Replacing a GRP Required Tools and Parts You need the following tools and parts to remove and replace a GRP. If you need additional equipment, contact a Cisco customer service representative for ordering information. � 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws that secure the GRP in its slot. � ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable ESD-preventive wrist strap included with all spares and upgrade kits. � Antistatic mat, foam pad, or bag for the removed GRP. Plac
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ALARM 1 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 2 ALARM ALARM OC-12/STM-4 POS OC-12/STM-4 POS OC-12/STM-4 A OC-12/STM-4 AT TM M Q OC-3/STM-POS Q OC-3/STM-POS GIGABIT R GIGABIT ROUTE PR OUTE PROCESSOR OCESSOR CRITICAL CRITICAL MAJOR MAJOR MINOR MINOR A ACO/L CO/LT T F FAIL AIL ENABLED ENABLED CSC CSC 0 0 1 1 SFC SFC 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 A ACTIVE CTIVE 0 0 CARRIER CARRIER RX CELL RX CELL A ACTIVE CTIVE CARRIER CARRIER 0 0 RX PKT RX PKT A ACTIVE CTIVE CARRIER CARRIER RX CELL RX CELL EJECT EJECT 1 1 SLO SLOT T- -1 1 SLO S
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ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM OC-12/STM-4 POS OC-12/STM-4 ATM Q OC-3/STM-POS GIGABIT ROUTE PROCESSOR GIGABIT ROUTE PROCESSOR CRITICAL MAJOR MINOR ACO/LT FAIL ENABLED CSC 0 1 SFC 0 1 2 0 0 ACTIVE CARRIER RX CELL ACTIVE CARRIER 0 RX PKT ACTIVE CARRIER RX CELL EJECT 1 SLOT-1 SLOT-0 ACTIVE CARRIER RESET RX PKT AUX 2 ACTIVE CARRIER RX PKT CONSOLE 3 ACTIVE CARRIER RX PKT COLL RX LINK EJECT TX SLOT-1 SLOT-0 RJ-45 RESET MII AUX CONSOLE COLL RX LINK TX RJ-45 MII Replacing a GRP Figure 4 Ejector Levers and Captiv
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Replacing a GRP Step 7 Place the removed GRP on an antistatic mat or foam. If you plan to return the GRP to the factory, immediately place it in an antistatic bag to prevent ESD damage. Installing a GRP When you install a GRP, be sure to use the ejector levers, which help to ensure that the GRP is fully inserted in the backplane connector. (See Figure 3.) When you simultaneously push the ejector levers inward (toward the center of the GRP), the ejector levers push the GRP into the slot and e
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EJECT SLOT-1 SLOT-0 RESET AUX COLL RX LINK TX RJ-45 MII Replacing a GRP Connecting to the Console Port The system console port on the GRP is a DCE DB-25 receptacle for connecting a data terminal, which you must configure. The console port is labeled Console, as shown in Figure 5. Before connecting the console port, check your terminal’s documentation to determine the baud rate of the terminal you plan to use. The baud rate of the terminal must match the default baud rate (9600 baud). Set up
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Replacing a GRP Connecting to the Auxiliary Port The auxiliary port on the GRP is an EIA/TIA-232 DTE, DB-25 plug for connecting a modem or other DCE device (such as a CSU/DSU or another router) to the router. The port is labeled Auxiliary. An example of a modem connection is shown in Figure 5. The asynchronous auxiliary port supports hardware flow control and modem control. Table 3 lists the pinout for this port. Table 3 Auxiliary Port Pinout Auxiliary Port Pin Signal Direction Description
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Replacing a GRP Figure 6 RJ-45 Receptacle and Plug (Horizontal Orientation) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RJ-45 receptacle Category 5, UTP cable with plug Warning The ports labeled Ethernet, 10BASE-T, Token Ring, Console, and AUX are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits. Because the basic rate interface (BRI) circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the telephone network voltage (TNV) circuit
