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Table 5. Default Memory for CEF256 DFCs
Product ID Default DRAM Upgrade Options
WS-F6K-DFC3A* 256 MB –
WS-F6K-DFC3B* 256 MB Yes, MEM-XCEF720-512M=, MEM-XCEF720-1GB=
WS-F6K-DFC3BXL* 1 GB –
*These modules have been announced end of sale (EoS). For more information, see
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/prod_eol_notice0900aecd806d9953.html.
Q. How do I upgrade the internal SP bootflash to a larger size with a Cisco Catalyst 6500
Series Supervisor Engine 720 (3A, 3B, 3BXL)?
A. Table 6 shows upgrade information. Use the Compact Flash memory upgrade kit (WS-CF-
UPG=). For upgrade procedure, refer to
www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/78_17277.html
Table 6. Upgrade Information
Product ID WS-CF-UPG=
List Price $995
Minimum Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(18)SXE5 and later; 12.2(18)SXF and later
SP ROMMON Requirement 8.4(2) or later (see note)
Number of Units of Upgrade Kit Required 1 per Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720 in the chassis
Upgrade Kit Contents 1 unit of Compact Flash adapter and 1 unit of 512 MB Compact Flash,
installation guide
Is It Field Upgradable? Yes
Note: To check the current SP ROMMON version, issue the command remote command switch
show version | include strap. The ROMMON upgrade procedure can be found under
www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/rommon/OL_5631.html.
Note that a detailed installation guide is provided with the upgrade kit.
Q. Will the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720 (3A, 3B, 3BXL), Cisco Virtual
Switching Supervisor Engine 720 with 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplinks ship with internal
Compact Flash as an SP bootflash/bootdisk, and if so, when?
A. Yes. The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 720 (3A, 3B, 3BXL) ships with default
512 MB internal Compact Flash as an SP bootflash/bootdisk for orders placed starting May 5,
2006 provided the appropriate software release is selected in configurator. Starting software is
Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.2(18)SXE and 12.2(18)SXF. See Table 6 for exact Cisco
IOS Software release details.
Cisco Virtual Switching Supervisor Engine 720 with 10 Gigabit Ethernet Uplinks ships with 1
GB internal Compact Flash as an SP bootflash/bootdisk.
Q. Can I use a 256 MB Compact Flash with the Compact Flash adapter for internal
bootflash/bootdisk?
A. No. 512 MB and 1 GB are the only Compact Flashes qualified and supported.
Q. Is the internal Compact Flash adapter for the SP bootflash/bootdisk also supported in
the hybrid Cisco Catalyst OS?
A. No. There is no requirement, from an image size perspective, to support this kind of
configuration.