Cisco CATALYST 6000 Installation and operation manual

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Catalyst 6000 Family Multilayer Switch
Feature Card 2 Installation Note
Product number: WS-F6K-MSFC2=
This publication describes how to install the Catalyst 6000 Family Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2
(MSFC2) on a Supervisor Engine 1A or Supervisor Engine 2.
Contents
This publication contains these sections:
•Safety Overview, page 2
•Features, page 4
•Software Requirements, page 6
•Parts List, page 6
•Required Tools, page 6
•Installation Guidelines, page 7
•Preparing the Supervisor Engine, page 7
•Removing the MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A, page 8
•Installing the MSFC2, page 10
•Related Documentation, page 14
•Obtaining Documentation, page 14
•Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 15

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Safety Overview
Safety Overview
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this
device.
Waarschuwing
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk
letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich
bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de
hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor
vertalingen van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, kunt u het
document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informatie over naleving
van veiligheids- en andere voorschriften) raadplegen dat bij dit toestel is ingesloten.
Varoitus
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa
ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää
sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien
ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät
laitteen mukana olevasta Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information -kirjasesta
(määräysten noudattaminen ja tietoa turvallisuudesta).
Attention
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation
pouvant causer des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un
équipement, soyez conscient des dangers posés par les circuits électriques et
familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents.
Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d’avertissements figurant dans cette
publication, consultez le document Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
(Conformité aux règlements et consignes de sécurité) qui accompagne cet appareil.
Warnung
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer
Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät
beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren
und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Übersetzungen der in
dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise finden Sie im Dokument
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Informationen zu behördlichen
Vorschriften und Sicherheit), das zusammen mit diesem Gerät geliefert wurde.

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Safety Overview
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment.
Avvertenza
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare
infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre
conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche
standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. La traduzione delle avvertenze riportate in
questa pubblicazione si trova nel documento Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information (Conformità alle norme e informazioni sulla sicurezza) che accompagna
questo dispositivo.
Advarsel
Dette varselsymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan føre til
personskade. Før du utfører arbeid på utstyr, må du vare oppmerksom på de
faremomentene som elektriske kretser innebærer, samt gjøre deg kjent med vanlig
praksis når det gjelder å unngå ulykker. Hvis du vil se oversettelser av de advarslene
som finnes i denne publikasjonen, kan du se i dokumentet Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information (Overholdelse av forskrifter og sikkerhetsinformasjon) som ble
levert med denne enheten.
Aviso
Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar
danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento,
familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer
práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes. Para ver as traduções dos
avisos que constam desta publicação, consulte o documento Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information (Informação de Segurança e Disposições Reguladoras) que
acompanha este dispositivo.
¡Advertencia!
Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes
de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente
eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de
accidentes. Para ver una traducción de las advertencias que aparecen en esta
publicación, consultar el documento titulado Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information (Información sobre seguridad y conformidad con las disposiciones
reglamentarias) que se acompaña con este dispositivo.
Varning!
Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till
personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om
farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanligt förfarande för att förebygga skador. Se
förklaringar av de varningar som förkommer i denna publikation i dokumentet
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information (Efterrättelse av föreskrifter och
säkerhetsinformation), vilket medföljer denna anordning.

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Features
Features
The MSFC2 ships with 128-MB SDRAM at 100 MHz with Error Checking and Correction (ECC)
(single-bit error detection and correction; 2-bit error detection) as the default and is upgradeable to
256 MB or 512 MB.
Table 1 lists the Cisco IOS features available for the MSFC2.
Table 1 Cisco IOS Features
Layer 3 Forwarding Features
Wire-speed IP, IP multicast, and IPX routing between VLANs (switches running the Cisco
IOS for the Catalyst 6000 Family of Switches product can also route between ports)
Support for up to 128,000 entries for IP network prefixes, IP unicast and multicast addresses,
IPX network numbers, and MAC addresses1
FIB2and adjacency database support as defined in other Cisco routers
Destination-based load sharing among equal cost paths
Layer 3 Routing Protocols
Static IP routing
IP routing protocols: IGRP3, EIGRP4, OSPF5, RIP6, and RIP-2
IP multicast routing protocols: PIM7(sparse and dense mode) and DVMRP8interrupt
IPX routing protocols: RIP, NLSP9, and EIGRP
Layer 3 Related Protocols
IGMP10 v1 and v2
IGMP snooping
CGMP11 server support
Full ICMP12 support
GDP13
IRDP14
MSDP15
MBGP16

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Features
Enhanced Services
Standard DNS17 support
DHCP18 and BOOTP19 relay
MHSRP20
CDP21
Wire-speed IP standard ACL support
Standard reflexive ACL
Layer 3 QoS22 Related Features
Two priority queues for CoS23-based operation
IP precedence-based IP forwarding
1. An MLS cache larger than 32,000 entries increases the probability that a flow will not be switched by the PFC and
will get forwarded to the router
2. FIB = forwarding information base
3. IGRP = Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
4. EIGRP = Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
5. OSPF = Open Shortest Path First
6. RIP = Routing Information Protocol
7. PIM = Protocol Independent Multicast
8. DVMRP = Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol
9. NLSP = NetWare Link Services Protocol
10. IGMP = Internet Group Management Protocol
11. CGMP = Cisco Group Multicast Protocol
12. ICMP = Internet Control Message Protocol
13. GDP = Gateway Discovery Protocol
14. IRDP = ICMP Router Discovery Protocol
15. MSDP = Multicast Source Discovery Protocol
16. MBGP = Multicast Border Gateway Protocol
17. DNS = Domain Naming System
18. DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
19. BOOTP = Boot Protocol
20. MHSRP = Multigroup Hot Standby Routing Protocol
21. CDP = Cisco Discovery Protocol
22. QoS = Quality of Service
23. CoS = Class of Service
Table 1 Cisco IOS Features (continued)

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Software Requirements
Software Requirements
The software requirements are as follows:
•For switches with Cisco IOS on the Catalyst 6000 Family of Switches product on both the supervisor
engine and the MSFC2:
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(2)E or later on both the supervisor engine and the MSFC2. The image
required to support this is c6sup12-*-mz, where * is one of the various versions (such as js, is, ds).
When you upgrade from MSFC to MSFC2, you need to upgrade the c6sup-*-mz or c6sup11-*-mz
image to the new c6sup12-*-mz image.
•For switches with Catalyst supervisor engine software on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS
software on the MSFC2:
– Catalyst 6000 family supervisor engine software release 5.4(3) or later
– Cisco IOS Release 12.1(2)E or later on the MSFC2
Parts List
These parts are in the replacement kit:
•One Catalyst 6000 MSFC2 (WS-F6K-MSFC2=)
•One disposable grounding wrist strap
•One bag of spare mounting screws
Required Tools
These tools are required to perform the installation of the MSFC2:
•Antistatic mat or foam pad to support the removed supervisor engine
•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the supervisor engine
•Number 1 Phillips screwdriver for the screws and cap nut that fasten the MSFC2 to the
supervisor engine
•Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all
upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
Refer to the Site Preparation and Safety Guide for ESD details including the locations of the ESD
connectors on the Catalyst 6000 family switches.

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Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing an MSFC2 on a supervisor engine:
•The hardware on both supervisor engines in a single chassis must be identical. You cannot mix an
MSFC and an MSFC2 in the same chassis. You must shut down the switch to install the MSFC2,
even if you have redundant supervisor engines.
•If you have redundant supervisor engines, you must install an MSFC2 on each supervisor engine.
•The Supervisor Engine 1A with only a PFC cannot be upgraded to MSFC2. There are no standoffs
installed for securing the MSFC2 to the supervisor engine.
•The Supervisor Engine 1A with a PFC and an MSFC (WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC) can be upgraded to
an MSFC2. You must remove the existing MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A. The MSFC2 uses
the same standoffs used for the MSFC.
•The Supervisor Engine 2 with a PFC2 (WS-X6K-SUP2-2GE) can be upgraded to an MSFC2. The
supervisor engine has standoffs installed for securing the MSFC2 to the supervisor engine.
Preparing the Supervisor Engine
Note Review the guidelines in the “Software Requirements” section on page 6 before you prepare the
supervisor engine.
To install the MSFC2 on a Supervisor Engine 1A with a PFC and an MSFC, you must shut down the
switch, remove the Supervisor Engine 1A from the chassis, and remove the MSFC from the
Supervisor Engine 1A.
To install the MSFC2 on a Supervisor Engine 2, you must shut down the switch and remove the
Supervisor Engine 2 from the chassis.
Caution Always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal
components.
Before you remove a supervisor engine, you should first upload the current configuration to a server.
This saves time when bringing the module back online. You can recover the configuration by
downloading it from the server to the nonvolatile memory of the supervisor engine. For more
information, refer to Chapter 26, “Working with Configuration Files,” in the Catalyst 6000 Family
Software Configuration Guide.

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Removing the MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A
To prepare the supervisor engine, follow these steps:
Step 1 Upload the current configuration to a server. On any modules running Cisco IOS, save the running
configuration.
Step 2 Shut down the switch.
Step 3 Remove the supervisor engine from the Catalyst 6000 family switch. (Refer to the Catalyst 6000
Family Module Installation Guide for removal instructions.)
Step 4 Place the supervisor engine on an antistatic mat or foam.
To remove the MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A, see the “Removing the MSFC from the Supervisor
Engine 1A” section on page 8 and follow the instructions for removing the MSFC.
To install the MSFC2 on a Supervisor Engine 2, see the “Installing the MSFC2” section on page 10 and
follow the instructions for installing the MSFC2.
Removing the MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A
Note You must remove the Flash SIMM from the MSFC to access two mounting screws that are located
under the SIMM.
Caution Handle the SIMM by its edges only; avoid touching the memory module, pins, or traces (the metal
fingers along the connector edge of the SIMM). SIMMs are sensitive components that are susceptible
to ESD damage and can be shorted by mishandling.
To remove the MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A, follow these steps:
Step 1 Note that the Flash SIMM is located at the rear of the MSFC (see Figure 1). Pull the locking spring
clips on both sides of the Flash SIMM outward and tilt the Flash SIMM free of the clips (see Figure 2).
Be careful not to break the clips on the Flash SIMM connector.

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Removing the MSFC from the Supervisor Engine 1A
Figure 1 Flash SIMM Location on the MSFC
Figure 2 Removing the Flash SIMM
Step 2 Hold the SIMM by the edges and gently lift and remove it, placing it on an antistatic mat or foam.
Step 3 Remove the securing screws and cap nut (see Figure 3).
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DRAM DIMM
Mounting holes
Flash SIMM
holder
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Installing the MSFC2
Figure 3 Removing Securing Screws and Cap Nut
Step 4 Hold the top edge of the MSFC with your right hand and the bottom-left edge with your left hand
(see Figure 3). Gently lift the MSFC with both hands simultaneously and remove the MSFC from the
supervisor engine.
Caution Use care not to damage the connectors on the supervisor engine. If you damage a connector, you will
have to return the supervisor engine to Cisco for repair.
Step 5 Place the MSFC on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam pad.
Installing the MSFC2
Note The MSFC2 is designed to be installed on a Supervisor Engine 1A and a Supervisor Engine 2.
The standoff locations on the different supervisor engines may not be the same. Not all mounting
holes on the MSFC2 will be used in all installations. Visually verify that there are standoffs beneath
the mounting holes before installing the securing screws.
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SUPERVISOR ENGINE I I I CONSOLE
SWITCH LOAD
1%
100%
ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE
RESET
SLOT 0
SYSYEM
STATUS
WS-X5530
cap nut
Hold here
Hold here

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Installing the MSFC2
To install the MSFC2 on the supervisor engine, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the MSFC2 from its antistatic bag.
Step 2 Align the MSFC2 with the standoffs on the supervisor engine. (See Figure 4).
Figure 4 Male Standoff Location on the Supervisor Engine
Step 3 Ensure that the connectors on the MSFC2 (see Figure 5) are aligned with the connectors on the
supervisor engine.
Figure 5 MSFC2 Connectors
SUPERVISOR ENGINE I I I CONSOLE
SWITCH LOAD
1%
100%
ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE
RESET
SLOT 0
SYSYEM
STATUS
WS-X5530
39134
Male standoff
6-pin connector
Edge connector
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Installing the MSFC2
Step 4 Carefully seat the MSFC2 onto the supervisor engine (see Figure 6).
Step 5 Using your thumbs, apply pressure at the locations shown in Figure 6 to ensure that the MSFC2 is
securely seated on the supervisor engine.
Caution Ensure that the MSFC2 is securely seated before you install and tighten the cap nut and securing
screws. Using the screws to seat the MSFC2 could warp the card.
Caution Use care not to damage the connectors on the supervisor engine. If you damage a connector, you will
have to return the supervisor engine to Cisco for repair.
Figure 6 Seating the MSFC2 on the Supervisor Engine
Step 6 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to install the screws that secure the MSFC2 to the supervisor engine.
(See Figure 7).
Caution Yo u must install all screws. The screws provide grounding between the MSFC 2 and the supervisor
engine. Failure to install all screws will invalidate the safety approvals and can cause fire and
electrical hazards.
SUPERVISOR 2 CONSOLE
CONSOLE
PORT
,MODE
PCMCIA EJECT
SWITCH LOAD PORT 1 PORT 2
1%
100%
PWR MGMT
SYSYEM CONSOLE
RESET
Apply pressure to
these areas
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Installing the MSFC2
Figure 7 Installing the Screws
Step 7 Install the supervisor engine in the Catalyst 6000 family switch. (Refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family
Module Installation Guide for installation instructions.)
Caution The hardware on both supervisor engines in a single chassis must be identical. If you have redundant
supervisor engines, you must install an MSFC2 on each supervisor engine.
Step 8 If you are installing an MSFC2 on a redundant supervisor engine, go to Step 3 in the “Preparing the
Supervisor Engine” section on page 7 and follow the procedure for removing the supervisor engine.
Step 9 Power up the switch.
Step 10 Depending on the software running on the switch, do one of the following steps to verify the
installation:
•Cisco IOS for the Catalyst 6000 Family of Switches product on the supervisor engine and the
MSFC2:
Verify that the switch is online. This indicates that the system acknowledges the new module and
has brought it online.
•Catalyst supervisor engine software on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS on the MSFC2:
Enter the show module command to verify that the system acknowledges the new module and has
brought it online.
SUPERVISOR 2 CONSOLE
CONSOLE
PORT
,MODE
PCMCIA EJECT
SWITCH LOAD PORT 1 PORT 2
1%
100%
PWR MGMT
SYSYEM CONSOLE
RESET
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Related Documentation
This example shows the output of the show module command:
Console> show module
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Status
--- ---- ----- ------------------------- ------------------- --------
1 1 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE ok
15 1 1 Multilayer Switch Feature WS-F6K-MSFC2 ok
2 1 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE ok
16 1 1 Multilayer Switch Feature WS-F6K-MSFC2 standby
.
<display text omitted>
.
Console>
Related Documentation
For additional information on Catalyst 6000 family switches and command-line interface (CLI)
commands, refer to the following publications:
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6000 Family Switches
•Catalyst 6000 Family Installation Guide
•Catalyst 6000 Family Module Installation Guide
•Catalyst 6000 Family Software Configuration Guide
•Catalyst 6000 Family Command Reference
•Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Software Configuration Guide
•Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Command Reference
•System Message Guide—Catalyst 6000 Family, Catalyst 5000 Family, Catalyst 4000 Family,
Catalyst 2926G Series, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches
•Site Preparation and Safety Guide
Obtaining Documentation
The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.
World Wide Web
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
•http://www.cisco.com
•http://www-china.cisco.com
•http://www-europe.cisco.com

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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Documentation CD-ROM
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with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than
printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.
Ordering Documentation
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•Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription
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•Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by
calling Cisco corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by
calling 800 553-NETS(6387).
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can
obtain documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools. For Cisco.com
registered users, additional troubleshooting tools are available from the TAC website.

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Obtaining Technical Assistance
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access to Cisco information and resources at anytime, from anywhere in the world. This highly
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Cisco.com provides a broad range of features and services to help customers and partners streamline
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Customers and partners can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain additional personalized information and
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Technical Assistance Center
The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product,
technology, or solution. Two types of support are available through the Cisco TAC: the Cisco TAC
Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center.
Inquiries to Cisco TAC are categorized according to the urgency of the issue:
•Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities,
product installation, or basic product configuration.
•Priority level 3 (P3)—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably
impaired, but most business operations continue.
•Priority level 2 (P2)—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects
of business operations. No workaround is available.
•Priority level 1 (P1)—Your production network is down, and a critical impact to business operations
will occur if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.
Which Cisco TAC resource you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of
service contracts, when applicable.
Cisco TAC Web Site
The Cisco TAC Web Site allows you to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The
site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the
Cisco TAC Web Site, go to the following URL:
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All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco services contract have complete access to
the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a
Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or
password, go to the following URL to register:
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC Web Site, and you are a Cisco.com
registered user, you can open a case online by using the TAC Case Open tool at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
If you have Internet access, it is recommended that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC
Web Site.
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses issues that are classified as priority level 1 or priority
level 2; these classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts
business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC
engineer will automatically open a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to the following
URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support
services to which your company is entitled; for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network
Supported Accounts (NSA). In addition, please have available your service agreement number and your
product serial number.

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