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Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service Module Configuration Guide for Cisco 4451-X ISR
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Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service Module Configuration Guide for Cisco 4451-X ISR
Finding Support Information for Platforms and Cisco IOS Software Images
Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest feature
information and caveats, see the release notes for your platform and software release. Use Cisco Feature
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Contents
• Prerequisites for the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service Module, page 2
• Information About the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service Module, page 2
• How to Configure the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM on the Router, page 8
• Managing the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM Using Cisco IOS Software, page 5
• Upgrading the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM Software, page 17
• Troubleshooting the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM Software, page 25
• Related Documentation, page 34
Prerequisites for the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service
Module
The Cisco IOS version on the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch Service Modules must be compatible
with the Cisco IOS software release and feature set on the router. See Table 1.
• To view the router (Cisco 4451-X ISR), Cisco IOS software release, and feature set, enter the show
version command in privileged EXEC mode.
• To view the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM IOS XE version, enter the show platform software subslot
slot/bay module firmware command in privileged EXEC mode.
• To view the Cisco IOS Release number mapping, see Release Notes for the Cisco ISR 4400 Series.
Information About the Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 EtherSwitch
Service Module
This section describes the features and some important concepts about theCisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM:
• Hardware Overview, page 3
• Software Features, page 3
Note For a list of Cisco IOS switch feature documentation with information on various supported features on
your Cisco SM-X Layer 2/3 ESM, see the Related Documentation, page 34