Specifications

CHAPTER

5-1

Cisco MGX 8850 (PXM45) and MGX 8950 Software Configuration Guide

Release 3, Part Number 78-14788-01 Rev. C0, January 2004

Preparing RPM-PR Cards for Operation

This chapter describes how to do the following tasks:

• Determine which slots host the RPM-PR cards

• Initialize RPM-PR cards that are installed in the switch

• Verify the software version used on the RPM-PR cards

• Configure backup cards for RPM-PR cards

• Where to find additional information on configuring RPM-PR cards

Note Some of the procedures in this chapter require you to enter Cisco IOS commands that runs on the

RPM-PR cards. The procedures in this chapter do not describe how to use Cisco IOS commands, but they

do include examples that list all the Cisco IOS commands needed to complete the procedure. For more

information on any Cisco IOS command, refer to the Cisco IOS documentation.

Configuration Quickstart

The quickstart procedure in this section provides a summary of the tasks required to prepare RPM-PR

cards for operation. This procedure is provided as an overview and as a quick reference for those who

have already configured the Cisco MGX 8850 and Cisco MGX 8950 switches.

Command Purpose

Step 1

username

Start a configuration session.

Note To perform all the procedures in this quickstart

procedure, you must log in as a user with SUPER_GP

privileges or higher.

Step 2

dspcds

dspcd

cc <slotnumber>

Locate RPM-PR cards that need to be configured.

See the “Locating RPM-PR Cards in the Switch” section, which

appears later in this chapter.