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Cisco uBR7100 Series Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide

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Overview

This chapter describes the Cisco uBR7100 series universal broadband router and its supported service

offerings, software, and related hardware features. This chapter contains the following sections:

• Cisco IOS Releases and Images for the Cisco uBR7100 Series Router, page 1-1

• Cisco IOS Software Operational Overview, page 1-4

• Operating Standards for Cisco IOS Software, page 1-5

• Cisco uBR7100 Series Configuration Tools, page 1-3

For software configuration and troubleshooting, refer to the remaining chapters in this guide and to

additional information cited in the “Preface” of this guide.

Cisco IOS Releases and Images for the

Cisco uBR7100 Series Router

The Cisco uBR7100 series router supports the following Cisco IOS release trains:

• 12.2 BC Release Train and Images

• 12.1 EC Release Train and Images

12.2 BC Release Train and Images

The 12.2 BC train is an interim release train that provides DOCSIS 1.1 two-way support, along with

support for selected new features.

Cisco IOS Release 12.2(4)BC1b, provides a migration path from the earlier 12.2 XF releases. Cisco IOS

Release 12.2(4)BC1b supports the Cisco uBR10012 universal broadband router, which provides a

high-capacity, high-throughput cable modem termination system (CMTS), optimized for aggregating traffic

at the edge of the cable network. Designed for cable operators and service providers, the platform connects

residential subscribers via cable modems, digital set-top boxes, or IP telephony cable modems for high-speed

data, broadband entertainment, and IP telephony solutions.

Note Cisco IOS Release 12.2(4)BC1b does not include support for telco-return images.