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Catalyst 6000 Family Content Switching Module Installation and Configuration Note
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Required Tools
Software Requirements
Catalyst 6000 family CSM software release 1.1(1) requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6)E or 12.1(7)E.
Catalyst 6000 family CSM software release 1.2(1) requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(8a)E or later only.
Required Tools
This section describes the tools and requirements you need to install the CSM.
Note
Before installing the CSM, you must install the Catalyst 6000 family switch chassis and at least one
supervisor engine. For information on installing the switch chassis, refer to the
Catalyst 6000 Family
Installation Guide
.
These tools are required to install the CSM into the Catalyst 6000 family switch:
•
Flat-blade screwdriver
•
Wrist strap or other grounding device
•
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Caution
Whenever you handle the supervisor engine or switching modules, always use a wrist strap or other
grounding device to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). See the
“Installing the Content Switching
Module” section on page 11
for more information.
Installing the Content Switching Module
To install the CSM into the Catalyst 6000 family switch, perform the steps in the following sections:
•
Preparing to Install the CSM, page 11
•
Installing the CSM, page 12
•
Verifying the Installation, page 15
Preparing to Install the CSM
Before installing the CSM, make sure that the following are available:
CSM Software
Release
Software Part Number
Hardware
Cisco IOS Release
Added Features
1.1(1)
SC6k-SLB-APC-1.1
Supervisor Engine 1A with MSFC
and PFC
12.1(6)E or
12.1(7)E
Initial Release
1.2(1)
SC6K-1.2-CSM
Supervisor Engine 1A with MSFC
and PFC
12.1(8a)E
Supervisor Engine 2
support
1.2(1)
SC6K-1.2-CSM
Supervisor Engine 2 Module with
MSFC 2
12.1(8a)E
Supervisor Engine 2
support
