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Cisco CompactFlash Adapter for Bootflash
Upgrade Installation Note
Product Numbers: WS-CF-UPG=, CF-ADAPTER=, WS-CF-UPG-1GB=
This publication describes how to replace the switch processor (SP) bootflash memory module (DIMM)
with CompactFlash on the Supervisor Engine 720. The WS-CF-UPG= and the CF-ADAPTER= support
a 512 MB CompactFlash card; the WS-CF-UPG-1GB= supports a 1 GB CompactFlash card.
Contents
This publication consists of these sections:
•
Safety Overview, page 2
•
Installing the SP Bootflash Memory Upgrade Kit, page 8
•
Removing and Installing the CompactFlash in the CompactFlash Adapter, page 22
•
Attaching Your ESD Grounding Strap, page 24
•
Module Handling Guidelines, page 26
•
Safety Warning Translations, page 27
•
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 33
Note
For translations of the warnings in this publication, see the
“Safety Warning Translations” section on
page 27
.
The CompactFlash adapter (see
Figure 1
) is a device that plugs into the SP bootflash DIMM socket on
the Supervisor Engine 720. This device expands the amount of bootflash memory that is available. The
kits contain a CompactFlash adapter with the CompactFlash installed. The CompactFlash adapter
contains a Cisco IOS image (12.2(18)SXE5 or greater). See your Cisco IOS release notes for the exact
release information.
Note
The CompactFlash adapter is not supported in systems that run the Catalyst operating system.
