Specifications

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Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Software Configuration Guide

Release 5.1, Part Number OL-6482-01, Rev. A0, January 25, 2005

Preparing RPM Cards for Operation

This chapter describes how to do the following tasks:

• Determine which slots host the RPM cards

• Initialize RPM cards that are installed in the switch

• Verify the software version used on the RPM cards

• Configure backup cards for RPM cards

• Where to find additional information on configuring RPM cards

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

cards. The procedures in this chapter do not describe how to use Cisco IOS, 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 cards

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

already configured Cisco MGX 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 cards that need to be configured.

See the “Locating RPM Cards in the Switch” section later in this

chapter.