C H A P T E R 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview The Cisco 7500 series includes the following routers: Cisco 7505, Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX, Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576. The Cisco 7500 series routers support multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of protocols and any combination of ATM, BRI, channel attachment, channelized E1, T1, and T3, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, HSSI, multichannel, PRI, Packet over SONET, synchronous serial, Token Ring, and voice media.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Terms and Acronyms Terms and Acronyms Following is a list of acronyms, initializations, and terms that identify the Cisco 7500 series system components and features: • AIP—Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Interface Processor. • Backplane—Single or dual system bus to which Cisco interface processors and system processors attach within a Cisco 7500 series router. • Card cage—Assembly in which the backplane is mounted. • CIP2—Channel Interface Processor.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7505 Overview • RSP4/4+—Specific main system RSP for the Cisco 7507, Cisco 7513, and Cisco 7576. • RSP8—Specific main system RSP for the Cisco 7507-MX and Cisco 7513-MX. • RSP16—Specific main system RSP for the Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX, and Cisco 7513 and Cisco 7513-MX. • SIMM—Single in-line memory module. • Spares—Spare parts that do not require replacement by a Cisco-certified service provider. • SRAM—Static random-access memory.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7505 Overview Figure 1-1 Cisco 7505 (Front View) H2009 Captive fasteners Figure 1-2 shows details of the rear, interface-processor end of the Cisco 7505. Cisco 7505 (Rear View) T E OL NS CO AU X.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7505 Overview Figure 1-3 CyBus Backplane in the Cisco 7505 SLOT 4 SLOT 3 SLOT 2 SLOT 1 H2875 SLOT 0 The backplane slots are keyed so that the processor modules can be installed only in the slots designated for them. Keys on the backplane fit into two key guides on each module.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507 Overview Table 1-1 Cisco 7505 Specifications (continued) Description Specification DC-input rating –40 VDC minimum in North America (–56 VDC in European Union) –48 VDC nominal in North America (–60 VDC in European Union) –52 VDC maximum in North America (–72 VDC in European Union) 20A maximum at –48 VDC and 16A maximum @ –60 VDC DC-input cable 10 AWG, recommended minimum wire gauge (you provide the wire) DC-input hold-up time 10 ms of outpu
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507 Overview Figure 1-4 Cisco 7507 (Front View) LOWER POWER NORMAL UPPER POWER LOWER POWER NORMAL H3135 UPPER POWER Cisco 7500 Series Installation and Configuration Guide OL-5008-03 B0 1-7
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507 Overview Figure 1-5 shows details on the rear, interface-processor end of the Cisco 7507. Figure 1-5 Cisco 7507 (Rear View) Captive installation screw DC AC FA IL PO WE R EN NO AB RM LE AL Upper power supply Chassis grounding receptacles EJ EC T SL SLO OT T 0 1 I SL MA AV ST E ER O SL AV E/M AS TE R Captive installation screw CP U HA LT EN AB RE LE SE T DC AC FA IL PO WE H3888 R Lower power supply AU X.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507 Overview Figure 1-6 Interface processor slots 0 and 1 Dual CyBus Backplane in the Cisco 7507 RSP slots 2 and 3 Interface processor slots 4–6 H3886 SLOT 6 SLOT 5 SLOT 4 SLOT 3 SLOT 2 SLOT 1 SLOT 0 CyBus 0 CyBus 1 An RSP2, RSP4/4+, RSP8, or RSP 16 in either slot 2 or slot 3 controls both CyBus 0 and CyBus 1. The dual CyBus backplane in the Cisco 7507 has an aggregate bandwidth of 2.134 Gbps. The two CyBuses are independent of one another.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507 Overview Cisco 7507 System Specifications Table 1-2 lists the specifications for the Cisco 7507 system. Table 1-2 Cisco 7507 Specifications Description Specification High-speed backplane Two 1.0677-Gbps CyBuses, 5 interface processor slots, 2 RSP slots Dimensions (H x W x D) 19.25 x 17.5 x 25.1 in. (48.90 x 44.45 x 63.75 cm) Chassis depth including power cord is 28 in. (71.12 cm) Weight Chassis only: 76 lb (34.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507-MX Overview Cisco 7507-MX Overview The Cisco 7507-MX supports multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of protocols and any combination of available electrical interfaces and media. Network interfaces reside on interface processors that provide a direct connection between the two CyBuses in the Cisco 7507-MX and your external networks.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507-MX Overview Figure 1-8 shows details on the rear, interface-processor end of the Cisco 7507-MX.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507-MX Overview Interface processor slots 0 and 1 Interface processor slots 4–6 SLOT 6 SLOT 5 SLOT 4 SLOT 3 Note RSP slots 2 and 3 SLOT 2 SLOT 1 SLOT 0 CyBus 0 Dual CyBus Backplane in the Cisco 7507-MX 28928 Figure 1-9 CyBus 1 The Cisco 7507-MX backplane includes connectors for time-division multiplexing (TDM)-compatible hardware. These connectors allow you to connect the Cisco 7507-MX to future TDM hardware as it becomes available.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7507-MX Overview Cisco 7507-MX System Specifications Table 1-3 lists the specifications for the Cisco 7507-MX system. Table 1-3 Cisco 7507-MX Specifications Description Specification High-speed backplane Two 1.0677-Gbps CyBuses, 5 interface processor slots, 2 RSP slots Dimensions (H x W x D) 19.25 x 17.5 x 25.1 in. (48.90 x 44.45 x 63.75 cm) Chassis depth including power cord is 28 in. (71.12 cm) Weight Chassis only: 76 lb (34.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513 Overview Cisco 7513 Overview The Cisco 7513 router supports multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of protocols and any combination of available electrical interfaces and media. Network interfaces reside on interface processors that provide a direct connection between the two CyBuses in the Cisco 7513 and your external networks.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513 Overview Figure 1-10 POWER A POWER B NORMAL 122303 Front-panel LEDs Cisco 7513 (Front View) Cisco 7500 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 1-16 OL-5008-03 B0
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513 Overview Figure 1-11 shows details on the rear, interface-processor end of the Cisco 7513. Figure 1-11 Cisco 7513 (Rear View) Blower module Cable-management bracket NO RM AL EN AB LE EJE CT SLO SLO T0 T1 SLA MAS VE TE R Card cage and processor modules SLA VE /M AS TE R CP U HA LT RE SE EN T AB LE AU X.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513 Overview Dual CyBus Backplane in the Cisco 7513 H3163 Figure 1-12 0 1 2 3 4 CyBus 0 (slots 0 through 5) 5 RSP RSP 8 9 10 11 12 CyBus 1 (slots 8 through 12) An RSP2, RSP4/4+, or RSP8 in either slot 6 or slot 7 controls both CyBus 0 and CyBus 1. The dual CyBus backplane in the Cisco 7513 has an aggregate bandwidth of 2.134 Gbps.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513 Overview Cisco 7513 System Specifications Table 1-4 lists the specifications for the Cisco 7513 system. Table 1-4 Cisco 7513 Specifications Backplane Two 1.0677-Gbps CyBuses, 11 interface processor slots, 2 RSP slots Dimensions (H x W x D) 33.75 x 17.5 x 22 in. (85.73 x 44.45 x 55.88 cm) Chassis width including rack-mount flanges is 18.93 in. (48.1 cm) Chassis depth including power cables and cable-management bracket: 24 in. (60.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513-MX Overview Cisco 7513-MX Overview The Cisco 7513-MX router supports multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of protocols and any combination of available electrical interfaces and media. Network interfaces reside on interface processors that provide a direct connection between the two CyBuses in the Cisco 7513-MX and your external networks.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513-MX Overview Figure 1-13 POWER A POWER B NORMAL 122303 Front-panel LEDs Cisco 7513-MX (Front View) Cisco 7500 Series Installation and Configuration Guide OL-5008-03 B0 1-21
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513-MX Overview Figure 1-14 shows details on the rear, interface-processor end of the Cisco 7513-MX. Figure 1-14 Cisco 7513-MX (Rear View) Blower module Cable-management bracket NO RM AL EN AB LE EJE CT SLO SLO T0 T1 SLA MAS VE TE R Card cage and processor modules SLA VE /M AS TE R CP U HA LT RE SE EN T AB LE AU X.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513-MX Overview Dual CyBus Backplane in the Cisco 7513-MX 28929 Figure 1-15 0 1 2 3 4 CyBus 0 (slots 0 through 5) Note 5 RSP RSP 8 9 10 11 12 CyBus 1 (slots 8 through 12) The Cisco 7513-MX backplane includes connectors for time-division multiplexing (TDM)-compatible hardware. These connectors allow you to connect the Cisco 7513-MX to future TDM hardware as it becomes available. The Cisco 7513-MX also includes the Cisco turbo arbiter.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7513-MX Overview Cisco 7513-MX System Specifications Table 1-5 lists the specifications for the Cisco 7513-MX system. Table 1-5 Cisco 7513-MX Specifications Description Specification Backplane Two 1.0677-Gbps CyBuses: 11 interface processor slots, 2 RSP slots Dimensions (H x W x D) 33.75 x 17.5 x 22 in. (85.73 x 44.45 x 55.88 cm) Chassis width including rack-mount flanges is 18.93 in. (48.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7576 Overview Cisco 7576 Overview The Cisco 7576 router supports multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of protocols and any combination of available electrical interfaces and media. The Cisco 7576 consists of two independent Cisco 7500 series routers configured on a single split backplane. This system is housed within the chassis footprint of a Cisco 7513 router.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7576 Overview Figure 1-16 POWER A POWER B NORMAL 122303 Front-panel LEDs Cisco 7576 (Front View) Cisco 7500 Series Installation and Configuration Guide 1-26 OL-5008-03 B0
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7576 Overview Figure 1-17 shows details on the rear, interface-processor end of the Cisco 7576. Figure 1-17 Cisco 7576 (Rear View) Blower module Cable-management bracket NO NO RM RM AL AL EN AB LE EJE EJE SLO SLO T0 T1 SLO SLO T0 T1 SLA MAS VE TE R SLA MAS VE TE R CT Card cage and processor modules CT SLA SLA VE VE /M /M AS AS TE TE R CP U R CP U HA LT RE SE EN SE T AB T AU LE AU X. X.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7576 Overview An RSP4/4+ or RSP8 in slot 6 controls router A and both CyBus 0 and CyBus 1. An RSP4/4+ or RSP8 in slot 7 controls router B and both CyBus 2 and CyBus 3. The dual CyBus backplane in the Cisco 7576 has an aggregate bandwidth of 2.134 Gbps per router. Interface processors connected to the set of CyBuses on router A are unaffected by the traffic generated by the interface processors connected to the set of CyBuses on router B.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7576 Overview Identifying Cisco 7576 Independent Routers and CyBuses The Cisco 7576 dual CyBus backplane includes 13 slots and provides two independent routers on a split backplane, designated router A and router B. The interface processor slot numbering scheme (see Figure 1-19) on the card cage of the Cisco 7576 provides easy identification of the independent routers, CyBuses, and slots that make up the Cisco 7576 backplane.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Cisco 7576 Overview Cisco 7576 System Specifications Table 1-6 lists the specifications for the Cisco 7576 system. Table 1-6 Cisco 7576 Specifications Description Specification Backplane Four 1.0677-Gbps CyBuses divided into sets of 2 creating 2 independent routers: 6 interface processor slots and 1 RSP slot designated as router A, and 5 interface processor slots and 1 RSP slot designated as router B Dimensions (H x W x D) 33.75 x 17.5 x 22 in. (85.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Route Switch Processor Overview The main system processor in the Cisco 7500 series routers is the Route Switch Processor (RSP). The current RSP models sold are: RSP4+, RSP8 and RSP16.. The RSP1, RSP2 and RSP4 are legacy models. For more information on any of these products, refer to http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7505/rte_swit/index.htm for additional information on these models.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Figure 1-20 Route Switch Processor (RSP2) Bus connector DRAM SIMMs MEMD SRAM CPU U33 MEMD SRAM Bank 0 ROM monitor (boot ROM) NVRAM U18 Bank 1 U30 U21 U12 U4 122375 U1 PC Card slots slot 0: bottom slot 1: top Flash memory Auxiliary port Console port SIMM holder The RSP2 contains the system CPU, the system software (in Flash memory), the system memory components, and two PC Card slots, formerly called Personal Compu
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview • Providing Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management and the interface between the console and Telnet. • Combining all of the switched routing and high-speed switching functions that communicate with and control the interface processors on the dual CyBus. This switching section decides the destination of a packet and switches it accordingly.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview You install the RSP4/4+ in slot 2 or slot 3 in the Cisco 7507 (see Figure 1-5), or in slot 6 or slot 7 in the Cisco 7513 (see Figure 1-11) and Cisco 7576 (see Figure 1-17). The RSP4/4+ is also compatible with the Cisco 7505, where it is installed in slot 4 (see Figure 1-2).
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview The RSP4/4+ contains the following components: • IDT R5000 Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) processor, used for the CPU. The CPU runs at an external bus clock speed of 100 MHz and an internal clock speed of 200 MHz. • Up to 256 megabytes (MB) of parity-protected, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) on two dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs); 32 MB of DRAM is the default shipping configuration.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Table 1-8 RSP4/4+ Memory Components Type Size Quantity 1 Description Location DRAM 32 to 256 MB DIMMs 1 or 2 32-, 64-, or 128-MB DIMMs (based on DRAM required) for main Cisco IOS image functions U10 or U10 and U13 SRAM2 2 MB (fixed) – SRAM for packet buffering functions (MEMD) – 512 KB (fixed) – SRAM for secondary CPU cache memory functions – NVRAM 128 KB 1 Nonvolatile SRAM for the system configuration fi
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Figure 1-22 Route Switch Processor (RSP8) 2 1 3 MAL NOR U15 122377 9 U12 T1 SLO T0 SLO U7 AUX RO UT ES SOLE 8 CON 7 WIT CH PR OC ES SO R1 6 6 4 5 1 MEMD SRAM 6 Flash EPROM (ROMmon) 2 Bus connectors 7 Auxiliary port 3 CPU 8 4 DRAM DIMMs (bank 0: bottom) DRAM DIMMs (bank 1: top) 9 Flash memory SIMM holder PC Card slot 0: bottom PC Card slot 1: top (for Flash Disks or Memory Cards 5 Consol
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview • 8 MB of parity-protected, static random-access memory (SRAM) for packet buffering, and 2 MB of SRAM for tertiary (L3) CPU cache memory functions (SRAM is not user-configurable). • Most of the additional memory components used by the system, including onboard Flash memory and up to two PC Cards. (A bank of hardware [MAC-layer] addresses for the interface port is contained in an NVRAM device on the router backplane.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Table 1-9 RSP8 Memory Components Type Size 1 Quantity Description Location DRAM 64-MB to 256-MB DIMMs 1 or 2 Any combination of 32-MB, 64-MB, or 128-MB U12 or U12 and DIMMs (based on DRAM required) for main U152 Cisco IOS image functions SRAM3 8 MB (fixed) – SRAM for packet buffering functions (MEMD) – 2 MB (fixed) – SRAM for tertiary (L3) CPU cache memory functions NVRAM 2 MB 1 Nonvolatile SRAM for the syste
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Note For the Cisco IOS releases that are supported on the RSP16 refer to the Software Advisor at Storing the IOS software images in Flash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded Cisco IOS software images remotely or from software images resident in the RSP16 Flash memory, without having to remove and replace read-only memory (ROM) devices.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview • Air-temperature sensors for environmental monitoring. (All of the logic for the environmental monitoring functions is contained on the router interface card.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview 2. Do not mix memory sizes. If installing 2 DIMMs, both DIMMs must be the same size. If your router includes redundant RSPs, the RSPs should have the same memory size. 3. SRAM is not user-configurable or field-upgradable. 4. A system configuration file is contained in NVRAM, which allows the Cisco IOS software to control several system variables. 5. This 16-MB SIMM Flash memory is not supported on the RSP2, RSP4/4+, or RSP8. 6.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Caution To prevent memory problems, DRAM DIMMS must be 3.3V devices. Do not attempt to install higher-voltage devices (such as those designed for the RSP2) in the RSP4/4+ or RSP8 DIMM sockets. RSP SRAM RSP static random-access memory (SRAM) provides packet buffering and CPU cache memory functions. Table 1-12 lists the RSP SRAM configurations.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview RSP EEPROM An electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) component on the RSP stores board-specific information such as the board serial number, part number, controller type, hardware revision, and other details unique to each board. This EEPROM is not a spare and cannot be programmed in the field.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Route Switch Processor Overview Table 1-13 RSP Console Port Pinout Pin Signal Direction Signal Description 1 – Ground (GND) 2 <— Transmit Data (TxD) 3 —> Receive Data RxD) 6 —> Data Set Ready (DSR); always on 7 – Ground (GND) 8 —> Data Carrier Detect (DCD); always on RSP Auxiliary Port Pinout The auxiliary port on the RSP is an EIA/TIA-232 DTE DB-25 plug to which you can attach external equipment in order to access the router from the net
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply Overview Table 1-15 lists the console Y-cable pinout, and Table 1-16 lists the auxiliary Y-cable pinout.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply Overview Caution To prevent system problems, do not mix power supply input types in the Cisco 7507, Cisco 7507-MX, Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, or Cisco 7576 routers. Both power supplies installed in a router must be either AC input or DC input. Do not attempt to install a DC-input power supply in a router with one AC-input power supply, or vice versa.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply Overview Figure 1-26 DC IL FA AC PO H1356a WER Captive installation screw AC-Input Power Supply (Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7507-MX) I 0 Figure 1-27 DC-Input Power Supply (Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7507-MX) DO NOT SHIP WITH POWER SUPPLY INSTALLED FASTENER TO BE FULLY ENGAGE D BEFORE OPERATI NG POWER SUPPLY H2496 IL WER T FA T PO INPU OU INPUT VOLTAG E : 40-72 V= INPUT CURREN T : 24-13A I O NO SERVIC EABLE COMPO NEN
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview AC-Input and DC-Input Power Supply Overview Figure 1-29 DC FAN OUTPUT OK OK DC-Input Power Supply (Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576) H3030 FAIL I 0 For Cisco 7500 series routers used in the United Kingdom (U), Australia (A), Italy (I), and the continental European (E) countries (excluding Italy), the following power supplies are available: • Cisco 7505 – AC input: Product Numbers PWR/5-ACU(=), PWR/5-ACA(=), PWR/5-ACI(=), PWR/5-ACE(=) – DC-i
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Arbiter Overview • For the Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576, see the “Removing Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 Power Supplies” section on page 7-3. Arbiter Overview In the Cisco 7500 series routers, an internal printed circuit board called the arbiter arbitrates traffic on the CyBus and generates the CyBus clock. The Cisco 7505 has a single arbiter, whereas the Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7513 have a dual arbiter for the dual CyBuses.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Fan Tray and Blower Assembly Overview Figure 1-30 7500 Series Chassis Interface Standoff screw holes H2877 Standoff screw holes Chassis interface The CI isolates the CPU and system software from chassis-specific variations, and is attached directly to the front (noninterface processor side) of the system backplane.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Fan Tray and Blower Assembly Overview Cisco 7505 Fan Tray Assembly The Cisco 7505 uses a fan tray assembly (see Figure 1-31) consisting of six fans that supply cooling air to the chassis interior. The assembly is accessible from behind the chassis front panel. Fan Tray Assembly (Cisco 7505) H9714 Figure 1-31 All six fans should be operating whenever system power is on.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Fan Tray and Blower Assembly Overview Figure 1-32 Blower Assembly (Cisco 7507 and Cisco 7507-MX) Blower power connection Purple (+24V) Black (ground) H1386a Blower Captive Allen-head screws Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 Blower Module Assembly The Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 use a blower module assembly that is located at the top rear-end of the chassis (see Figure 1-33 and Figure 1-34).
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Interface Processor Overview Blower Module Assembly (Rear View) H9715 Figure 1-34 LEDs (3) Power connector Interface Processor Overview Interface processors for the Cisco 7500 series routers are separate processor modules that are installed in the routers’ interface processor slots and attach to the system backplane.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview Interface Processor Overview • FIP—Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Processor, with one single attachment or dual attachment single-mode and multimode FDDI • FSIP—Fast Serial Interface Processor, with four or eight synchronous serial interfaces (EIA/TIA-232, EIA-TIA-449, EIA-530, X.21, V.35, or E1-G.
Chapter 1 Cisco 7500 Series Product Overview System Software Overview System Software Overview In Cisco 7500 series routers, Flash memory on the RSP contains the default system software. An EPROM device on each interface processor contains the latest interface processor microcode version, in compressed form.
