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Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM1E/PXM45), Cisco MGX 8950, Cisco MGX 8830, and Cisco MGX 8880 Configuration Guide
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Preparing RPM Cards for Operation
This chapter describes how to do the following tasks:
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Determine which slots host the RPM cards
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Initialize RPM cards that are installed in the switch
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Verify the software version used on the RPM cards
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Configure backup cards for RPM cards
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Where to find additional information on configuring RPM cards
Note
Some of the procedures in this chapter require you to enter Cisco IOS commands that run on the RPM
cards. The procedures in this chapter do not describe how to use Cisco IOS, but they do include examples
that list all the Cisco IOS commands needed to complete the procedure. For more information on any
Cisco IOS command, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation.
Configuration Quickstart
The quickstart procedure in this section provides a summary of the tasks required to prepare RPM cards
for operation. This procedure is provided as an overview and as a quick reference for those who have
already configured Cisco MGX switches.
Command
Purpose
Step 1
username
<password>
Start a configuration session.
Note
To perform all the procedures in this quickstart
procedure, you must log in as a user with SUPER_GP
privileges or higher.
Step 2
dspcds
dspcd
cc <slotnumber>
Locate RPM cards that need to be configured.
See the “
Locating RPM Cards in the Switch
” section later in this
chapter.