Q&A
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Q.
How do I configure the Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Modules?
A.
First, configure the router connection; it is an internal Gigabit Ethernet connection to the Cisco Enhanced
EtherSwitch Service Module through the MGF. Then issue the session command to connect to the CLI of the
Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Module itself. At this point you may configure all of the ports and
interfaces on the module.
For specific details about configuring selected switch features, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Release
12.2(52)EX or later release notes. You can also configure and manage the Cisco EtherSwitch Service Module
using a combination of the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) and the embedded Cisco
EtherSwitch device manager. Both of these tools come preinstalled by default.
Q.
Is local switching between two Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch modules supported?
A.
Yes, it is supported and is accomplished through the MGF, which provides direct high-performance connectivity
between two Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch modules through the backplane without CPU involvement.
Q.
Is online insertion and removal (OIR) supported?
A.
Yes, but first you must stop the Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch module with the hw-module sm X oir-stop CLI
command. After you insert the new module, then issue the hw-module sm X oir-start CLI command. The part
numbers of the replacement module and the one removed must be the same.
Q.
Which Cisco IOS Software releases support the Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Modules?
A.
The Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Modules require two Cisco IOS Software releases, one for the router
and one for the switching module. Table 3 shows the minimum required Cisco IOS Software combinations.
Table 5.
Cisco IOS Software Combinations
Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service
Modules
Cisco IOS Software Release for Switching
Software Image
Cisco IOS Software Release for Router Image
ES2
12.2(52)EX LAN Base Image
15(0)1M
ES3
12.2(52)EX Universal Image
15(0)1M
Q.
Do these enhanced modules support licensing? Which feature sets do they support?
A.
The ES3 modules support both IP Base and IP Services licensing. The ES2 modules support only LAN Base
licensing.
For more information about software activation, please visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/sa
.
Q.
Can I upgrade images and feature sets independently on the module and hosting router?
A.
Yes, as long as the minimum Cisco IOS Software release requirements are met, you can change images on
either the router or the module without affecting the other. You can upgrade, reboot, and reload each
component independently, without affecting the other component.
Q.
How do I purchase the feature-set upgrades for the module?
A.
Table 4 provides ordering information for Cisco Enhanced EtherSwitch Service Modules. To place an order, visit
the Cisco Ordering Home Page and refer to Table 4.
Table 6.
Ordering Information
Upgrade Quantity License
SL-ES3=
IP Services License Upgrade 16 Port FE ES3 EtherSwitch
SL-ES3-16-IPS
IP Services License Upgrade 16 Port GE ES3 EtherSwitch
SL-ES3G-16-IPS
IP Services License Upgrade 24/48 Port FE ES3 EtherSwitch
SL-ES3-24-48-IPS
IP Services License Upgrade 24/48 Port GE ES3 EtherSwitch
SL-ES3G-24-48-IPS
IP Services License Upgrade 16 Port FE ES3 EtherSwitch Spare
SL-ES3-16-IPS=
