Specifications

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Release Notes for Cisco 7000 Family for Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T
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System Requirements
Note A Hardware-Software Compatibility Matrix is available on Cisco.com for users with
Cisco.com login accounts. Using this matrix, you can search for supported hardware
components by entering a Cisco platform and IOS Release. The Hardware-Software
Compatibility Matrix tool is also available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/front.x/Support/HWSWmatrix/hwswmatrix.cgi
Determining the Software Version
To determine the version of Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco 7000 family router, log in to the
router and enter the show version EXEC command:
router> show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 12.1 T Software (C7200-JS-MZ), Version 12.1(5) T, RELEASE SOFTWARE
Upgrading to a New Software Release
For general information about upgrading to a new software release, see Software Advisor located at:
http://tools.cisco.com/Support Fusion/FusionHome.do
Microcode Software
Microcode software images are bundled with the system software image—with the exception of the
Channel Interface Processor (CIP) microcode (all system software images). Bundling eliminates the
need to store separate microcode images. When the router starts, the system software unpacks the
microcode software bundle and loads the proper software on all the interface processor boards. Table 3
lists the current microcode versions for the Cisco 7000 family.
Table 3 Current Microcode Versions for the Cisco 7000 Family
Processor or Module
Current Bundled RSP
Microcode Version
Minimum Version
Required
AIP (ATM Interface Processor) 20.18 20.13
EIP (Ethernet Interface Processor) 20.6 20.3
FEIP (Fast Ethernet Interface Processor) 20.8 20.7
FIP (FDDI Interface Processor) 20.4 20.4
FSIP (Fast Serial Interface Processor) 20.9 20.9
HIP (HIIS Interface Processor) 20.2 20.2
MIP (MultiChannel Interface Processor) 22.3 22.3
TRIP (Token Ring Interface Processor) 20.2 20.2
VIP2 (second-generation Versatile Interface
Processor)
22.20 22.20