Cisco 12010 series Maintenance Manual page 67

Chapter 7 Maintaining the Router
Upgrading the Switch Fabric in the Cisco 12410
Router
Switch Fabric Upgrade Requirements
Switch Fabric Upgrade Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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The 10 Gbps switch fabric on the Cisco 12410 router can be upgraded to a
40 Gbps switch fabric to make it a Cisco 12810 router.
router model numbers, their corresponding switch fabric speed, and the available
upgrade path for each router model.
Table 7-2 Switch Fabric Upgrade Paths
Router Model
Cisco 12010 router
Cisco 12410 router
Cisco 12810 router
You need the following items to perform the switch fabric upgrade:
1. A complete switch fabric card set. You cannot mix 10 Gbps and 40 Gbps
CSCs and SFCs.
A PRP must be installed in the router. You cannot use a GRP.
2.
The flash memory card must be loaded with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(27)S or
3.
later.
To upgrade the switch fabric card, follow these steps:
Power off the router.
Remove all 10 Gbps CSCs and SFCs. See the
from the Chassis" section on page
Install the new 40 Gbps CSCs and SFCs.
Cisco 12010, Cisco 12410, and Cisco 12810 Router Installation and Configuration Guide
Upgrading the Switch Fabric in the Cisco 12410 Router
Switch Fabric Speed
2.5 Gbps
10 Gbps
40 Gbps
"Removing and Replacing Cards
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Table 7-2 lists the Cisco
Upgrade Path
Cisco 12410 router
Cisco 12810 router
N/A
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