Second-Generation Channel Interface Processor (CIP2) Installation and Configuration 5
What Is the CIP2
CIP2 Description
The CIP2 (see Figure 1) consists of a motherboard that is mounted on a metal carrier and one or two
ECA and/or PCA interfaces. (The CIP2’s reads Channel Interface Processor 2.) The ECA and PCA
interfaces attach to the motherboard by means of a multipin connector located at the rear edge of the
adapter. The CIP2 has two DRAM SIMMs (see Figure 1) and comes configured with 32 MB of
DRAM as the minimum standard (default) memory configuration. The CIP2 also has a Flash
memory device for storing the CIP2 microcode boot image. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1
Channel Interface Processor, Horizontal Orientation
Note
The ECA and PCA adapters can be upgraded or replaced (in the field) by a Cisco-certified
maintenance provider only.
Caution
To prevent damage, and to prevent insertion problems caused by misalignment of the
adapters and motherboard, do not attempt to remove the adapters or motherboard from the carrier.
CIP2 Model Numbers
There are three CIP2 carrier types, which offer the following five interface adapter combinations:
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Single PCA on a PCA/ECA carrier (CX-CIP2-PCA1)
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Combination PCA and ECA (CX-CIP2-ECAP1)
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Single ECA on a dual ECA carrier (CX-CIP2-ECA1)
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Dual ECA on a dual ECA carrier (CX-CIP2-ECA2)
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Dual PCA on a dual PCA carrier (CX-CIP2-PCA2)
Add an equal sign (=) to the product number when you order interface processors as spares.
Flash memory
DRAM
SIMMs
U1
U2
H6671
1
0
PCA
ECA
PRESENT
LOADED
SIGNALONLINE
PORT 0
PORT 1
ENABLED
