Hardware And Software Requirements; Safety Recommendations - Cisco Catalyst 5000 Series Installation And Configuration Note

Hardware and Software Requirements

RSFC Redundancy
Up to two Catalyst 5000 series supervisor engines with RSFCs can be installed in the Catalyst 5505,
5509, and 5500 chassis. Redundant RSFCs do not exchange configuration or system image
information. Configuration changes on one RSFC do not affect the configuration of the second
RSFC. You must manually configure both RSFCs independently.
Both RSFCs in a redundant configuration are active (even though one of the supervisor engines is in
standby mode) and can perform routing functions. You can use the Hot Standby Router Protocol
(HSRP) on VLAN interfaces to provide router interface backup.
In the event that the active supervisor engine fails, the system switches over to the standby supervisor
engine. In this case, the redundant RSFC takes over all routing functions of the first RSFC (provided
HSRP is configured properly on both RSFCs).
Note
section on page 17. For an example HSRP configuration, see the "Redundant RSFCs Using HSRP
Example" section on page 26.
Hardware and Software Requirements
The RSFC requires these software and hardware versions:
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Safety Recommendations

Safety warnings appear throughout this note in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm
you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Warning
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 appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" in the Catalyst 5000
Series Supervisor Engine Installation Guide.
These sections describe how to ensure your safety when installing the RSFC:
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Ensuring Your Safety During Installation
Use the following guidelines to ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list does not
include all potentially hazardous situations during installation, so be alert.
Warning
6 Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Feature Card Installation and Configuration Note
For information on configuring HSRP, see the "Configuring Redundancy Using HSRP"
Supervisor engine software release 5.1 or later on the Catalyst 5000 series Supervisor
Engine II G and Supervisor Engine III G modules
Cisco IOS software release 12.0(3c)W5(8) or later on the RSFC
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Ensuring Your Safety During Installation, page 6
Basic Electrical Safety Guidelines, page 7
Preventing ESD Damage, page 7
Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.