Cisco RSP4+ Bootflash Memory Upgrade to 16MB... Operator's manual

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RSP4+ Bootflash Memory Upgrade to 16MB
Installation and Configuration Guide
Product Numbers: MEM-16F-RSP4+=
Customer Order Number: DOC-7812288=
Introduction
An 8 MB bootflash image is supplied with the RSP4+, RSP4, RSP2, RSP1 and RSP7000 on the Cisco
7500 series routers. This image is insufficient to store newer, larger Cisco IOS Releases, such as
12.1(4.4)T2 and 12.1(5)T, and future releases on the RSP4+. Use the instructions in this document to
upgrade to a 16-MB bootflash. Alternatively, you can use Cisco IOS Release 12.0(13)S rsp-boot-mz
image or other image, which is less than 7.7 MB in size. Contact the Technical Assistance Center (see
Technical Assistance Center, page 19) for more information on this latter alternative.
Note: The RSP8 has 16 MB of Flash memory and does not encounter this problem.
Objectives
The purpose of this document is to explain how to perform the following procedures:
•Remove the 8-MB SIMM and install a 16-MB SIMM
•Upgrade the bootflash memory image
Contents
This document includes the following sections:
•Related Documentation, page 2
•Installation Requirements, page 3
•Overview, page 9

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Related Documentation
•Confirming the Bootflash Memory Size, page 9
•Removing the RSP4+, page 9
•Removing the SIMM, page 11
•Installing the SIMM, page 13
•Installing the RSP4+, page 15
•Loading and Configuring the Bootflash Image, page 15
•Obtaining Documentation, page 18
•Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 19
Related Documentation
Your router and the Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which
are documented in the following resources:
•Cisco IOS software:
For configuration information and support, refer to the modular configuration and modular command
reference publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to
the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
Note You can access Cisco IOS software configuration and hardware installation and
maintenance documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com,
http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
•Cisco 7500 series routers:
For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7500 series routers, refer to the
Cisco 7500 Installation and Configuration Guide that shipped with your router.
•For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for WAN interfaces:
– Site Preparation and Safety Guide
– Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7500 Series Routers
•To view Cisco documentation or obtain general information about the documentation, refer to the
following sources:
– World Wide Web, page 18
– Documentation CD-ROM, page 18
– Ordering Documentation, page 18
– Documentation Feedback, page 19
– Cisco.com, page 19
– Technical Assistance Center, page 19

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Installation Requirements
Installation Requirements
Before upgrading the bootflash SIMM, pay attention to the following sections:
•Software and Bootflash Prerequisites, page 3
•Tools and Parts Required, page 4
•Safety Guidelines, page 4
Software and Bootflash Prerequisites
The minimum software and bootflash requirements are listed in Table 1. The Cisco IOS releases listed
in Table 1 apply to all Cisco 7500 series routers except for the Cisco 7576, which requires Cisco IOS
Release 11.1(22) CC or a later release of 11.1 CC.
Table 1 RSP4+ Minimum Software and Bootflash Memory Requirements
Cisco IOS Release Version Minimum Cisco IOS Supported Release1
1. Applies to all platforms that support the RSP4+ except Cisco 7576, which requires Cisco IOS Release 11.1(22)CC or a later release of 11.1 CC.
Minimum Boot-
flash Memory
Cisco IOS Release 11.1(8)CA Cisco IOS Release 11.1(8)CA or later release of Cisco IOS Release
11.1 CA 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 11.1(17)CC Cisco IOS Release 11.1(17)CC or later release of Cisco IOS Release
11.1 CC 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 11.2(6)P Cisco IOS Release 11.2(6)P or later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.2 P 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 11.3(1)T Cisco IOS Release 11.3(1)T or later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.3 T 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 11.3(1) Cisco IOS Release 11.3(1) or later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.3 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(1)T Cisco IOS Release 12.0(1)T or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0T 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(1) Cisco IOS Release 12.0(1) or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XE3 Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XE3 or later release of Cisco IOS Release
12.0 XE3 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)XE1 Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)XE1 or later release of Cisco IOS Release
12.0 XE1 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)S Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)S or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 S 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(1)E Cisco IOS Release 12.1(1)E or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.1 E 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(1) Cisco IOS Release 12.1(1) or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.1 8 MB
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T Cisco IOS Release 12.1(5)T or later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.1 T 16 MB

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Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts Required
You need the following tools and parts to install or upgrade the bootflash SIMM:
•Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
•ESD-prevention equipment or disposable grounding wrist strap included with all Cisco products
•Antistatic mat, foam pad, or bag for the removed SIMM
If you need additional equipment, contact a service representative for ordering information.
Safety Guidelines
Following are safety guidelines that you should follow when working with any equipment that connects
to electrical power or telephone wiring.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may
harm you. 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 the translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this
device.
Waarschuwing
Ditwaarschuwingssymboolbetekentgevaar.Uverkeertineensituatiedielichamelijk
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).

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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-vousaveclesprocédurescourammentutiliséespouréviterlesaccidents.
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.
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
Estesímbolodeavisoindicaperigo.Encontra-se numasituaçãoquelhepoderácausar
danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento,
familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados comcircuitos 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.

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Installation Warning
¡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.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service
this equipment.
Waarschuwing
Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door
bevoegd geschoold personeel.
Varoitus
Tämän laitteen saa asentaa, vaihtaa tai huoltaa ainoastaan koulutettu ja laitteen
tunteva henkilökunta.
Attention
Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la
maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés.
Warnung
Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem,
qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.
Avvertenza
Questo apparato può essere installato, sostituito o mantenuto unicamente da un
personale competente.
Advarsel
Bare opplært og kvalifisert personell skal foreta installasjoner, utskiftninger eller
service på dette utstyret.
Aviso
Apenas pessoal treinado e qualificado deve ser autorizado a instalar, substituir ou
fazer a revisão deste equipamento.
¡Advertencia!
Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo.
Varning!
Endast utbildad och kvalificerad personal bör få tillåtelse att installera, byta ut eller
reparera denna utrustning.

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Electrical Equipment Guidelines
Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:
•Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the router interior, locate the emergency
power-off switch for the room in which you are working.
•Disconnect all power and external cables before moving a router.
•Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
•Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
•Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard or makes the equipment unsafe.
•Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power
extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are
improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures.
Use the following guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
•Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
•Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
•When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to
properly seat the bus connectors in the backplane.
•When removing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to
release the bus connectors from the backplane or midplane.
•Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or
connectors.
•Place a removed board component-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding container;
otherwise, immediately place it in a static shielding container.
•Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects
components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
•Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement
should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohm).

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Wrist Strap Warning
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card.
Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could
shock yourself.
Waarschuwing
Draag tijdens deze procedure aardingspolsbanden om te vermijden dat de kaart
beschadigd wordt door elektrostatische ontlading. Raak het achterbord niet
rechtstreeks aan met uw hand of met een metalen werktuig, omdat u anders een
elektrische schok zou kunnen oplopen.
Varoitus
Käytä tämän toimenpiteen aikana maadoitettuja rannesuojia estääksesi kortin
vaurioitumisen sähköstaattisen purkauksen vuoksi. Älä kosketa taustalevyä suoraan
kädelläsi tai metallisella työkalulla sähköiskuvaaran takia.
Attention
Lors de cette procédure, toujours porter des bracelets antistatiques pour éviter que
desdéchargesélectriques n’endommagentlacarte.Pour éviter l’électrocution,nepas
toucher le fond de panier directement avec la main ni avec un outil métallique.
Warnung
Zur Vermeidung einer Beschädigung der Karte durch elektrostatische Entladung
während dieses Verfahrens ein Erdungsband am Handgelenk tragen. Bei Berührung
der Rückwand mit der Hand oder einem metallenen Werkzeug besteht
Elektroschockgefahr.
Avvertenza
Durante questa procedura, indossare bracciali antistatici per evitare danni alla
scheda causati da un’eventuale scarica elettrostatica. Non toccare direttamente il
pannello delle connessioni, né con le mani né con un qualsiasi utensile metallico,
perché esiste il pericolo di folgorazione.
Advarsel
Bruk jordingsarmbånd under prosedyren for å unngå ESD-skader på kortet. Unngå
direkte berøring av bakplanet med hånden eller metallverktøy, slik at di ikke får
elektrisk støt.
Aviso
Durante este procedimento e para evitar danos ESD causados à placa, use fitas de
ligação à terra para os pulsos. Para evitar o risco de choque eléctrico, não toque
directamente na parte posterior com a mão ou com qualquer ferramenta metálica.
¡Advertencia!
Usartiras conectadas a tierra en las muñecas durante este procedimiento para evitar
daños en la tarjeta causados por descargas electrostáticas. No tocar el plano
posterior con las manos ni con ninguna herramienta metálica, ya que podría producir
un choque eléctrico.
Varning!
Använd jordade armbandsremmar under denna procedur för att förhindra
elektrostatisk skada på kortet. Rör inte vid baksidan med handen eller metallverktyg
då detta kan orsaka elektrisk stöt.

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Overview
Overview
Bootflash is a single inline memory module (SIMM) with a bootloader image that allows the router to
access the Cisco IOS image when powering up or initializing the system. Bootloader images can be
downloaded over the network, or from a local server. Refer to Table 1 for a list of IOS images that require
a 16MB bootflash.
In this document, you will perform the following steps to upgrade the bootflash to 16MB:
•Confirm the bootflash size
•Remove the RSP4+
•Remove the 8-MB SIMM
•Install the 16-MB SIMM
•Reinstall the RSP4+
•Load and configure the new bootflash
Confirming the Bootflash Memory Size
To check the bootflash memory size on your RSP4+, use the show version command. The following
example indicates that the bootflash memory size is insufficient for Cisco IOS Release 12.1(4.4)T2 and
12.1(5)T, and later releases.
Router# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 7500 Software (C7200-J-M), Released Version 12.0(2)
Copyright (c) 1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc.
20480K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K)
Removing the RSP4+
The first step in upgrading the bootflash is to remove the RSP4+ from the Cisco 7500 series router.
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap between you and any unpainted chassis surface.
Step 2 Turn off the system power.
Step 3 Disconnect the cables from the RSP4+.
Step 4 Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws at both ends of the board. (See Figure 1.)
Caution Use the ejector levers to remove or install the RSP4+. Failure to do so can cause erroneous
system error messages indicating a board failure.
Step 5 Place your thumbs on the ejector levers and simultaneously pull both of the ejectors outward (in the
opposite direction from that show in c in Figure 1) to release the RSP4+ from the backplane connector.

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Removing the RSP4+
Step 6 Use the RSP4+ handle to carefully pull it straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the
carrier to guide it. (See Figure 2.) Keep the RSP4+ parallel to the backplane. Avoid touching the board
or any connector pins.
Step 7 Place the removed RSP4+ on an antistatic mat or foam pad for installation later in this procedure.
Figure 1 Ejector Levers and Captive Installation Screws on the RSP4+—Vertical Orientation Shown
H1482a
Processor module
slot
c
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on contact
Bottom ejector lever
Processor
module
carrier guide