Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Table Of Contents

Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2 SX on the Catalyst 6500 Series MSFC

Contents

Chronological List of Releases

Hierarchical List of Releases

Supported Hardware

CAT6000-MSFC3

CAT6000-MSFC2A

CAT6000-MSFC2

Service Modules

Content Services Gateway (CSG) Module

Application-Oriented Networking Module

SSL Services Module

Content Switching Module

FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules

FlexWAN Module Port Adapters

Unsupported Hardware

Features Set Guidelines and Restriction

New Features

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11a

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11a

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB10

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB10

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB10

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB9

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB9

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB9

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB8

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB8

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB8

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB7

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB7

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB7

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB6

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB6

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB6

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB5

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB5

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB5

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB4

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB4

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB4

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB3

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB3

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB3

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB2

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB2

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB2

New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB1

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB1

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB1

New Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX4

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX4

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX4

New Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX2

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX2

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX2

New Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX1

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX1

New Software Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX1

New Features in Release 12.2(14)SX2

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(14)SX2

New Software Features in Release 12.2(14)SX2

Features From Earlier Releases

Configuring Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding Check

Cisco IOS Firewall Feature Set

Local Proxy ARP

Jumbo Frame Feature on the MSFC

ARP on STP Topology Change Notification

Router-Port Group Management Protocol

Unsupported Features and Commands

Limitations and Restrictions

MSFC Limitations and Restrictions

FlexWAN Module Limitations and Restrictions

Caveats

Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF and Rebuilds

Open Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF and Rebuilds

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

General Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF and Rebuilds

FlexWAN Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF and Rebuilds

Service Module Caveats in Release 12.2(18)SXF

Caveats in Release 12.2(17d)SXB Rebuilds

General Caveats in Release 12.2(17d)SXB Rebuilds

FlexWAN Module Caveats in Release 12.2(17d)SXB Rebuilds

Service Module Caveats in Release 12.2(17d)SXB Rebuilds

Caveats in Release 12.2(17a)SX Rebuilds

General Caveats in Release 12.2(17a)SX Rebuilds

Open Service Module Caveats in Release 12.2(17a)SX4

Open FlexWAN Module Caveats in Release 12.2(17a)SX4

Caveats in Release 12.2(14)SX2

Open Caveats in Release 12.2(14)SX2

Resolved Caveats in Release 12.2(14)SX2

Troubleshooting Information

Related Documentation

Platform-Specific Documents

Cisco Feature Navigator

Cisco IOS Software Documentation Set

Release 12.2 Documentation Set

Notices

OpenSSL/Open SSL Project

License Issues

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2 SX on the Catalyst 6500 Series MSFC

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October 29, 2008

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Note•This publication applies to these platforms:

•CAT6000-MSFC3

•CAT6000-MSFC2A (not supported in all releases)

•CAT6000-MSFC2 (not supported in all releases)

•Use this publication if you are running the Catalyst operating system on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS Release 12.2 SX on the Multilayer Switch Feature Card (MSFC). If you are running Cisco IOS software on both the supervisor engine and the MSFC, refer to the Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2 SX on the Catalyst 6500 and Cisco 7600 Supervisor Engine and MSFC publication at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2SXF/native/release/notes/OL_4164.html

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The most current release notes for Release 12.2 SX are available on Cisco.com at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2SXF/hybrid/release/notes/ol_4563.html

This publication describes the features, modifications, and caveats for Release 12.2 SX on the Catalyst 6500 series MSFC. For features, modifications, and caveats for the Catalyst operating system, refer to the Catalyst operating system Release Notes at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/catos/8.x/release/notes/OL_4498.html

Contents

This publication consists of these sections:

•Chronological List of Releases

•Hierarchical List of Releases

•Supported Hardware

•Unsupported Hardware

•Features Set Guidelines and Restriction

•New Features

•Unsupported Features and Commands

•Limitations and Restrictions

•Caveats

•Troubleshooting Information

•Related Documentation

•Notices

•Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

Chronological List of Releases

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Note See the "Hierarchical List of Releases" section for information about parent releases.

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This is a chronological list of the 12.2SX releases for the CAT6000-MSFC3, CAT6000-MSFC2A, and CAT6000-MSFC2 platforms:

•29 Oct 2008—Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

•05 Sep 2008—Release 12.2(18)SXF15

•09 May 2008—Release 12.2(18)SXF14

•17 Feb 2008—Release 12.2(18)SXF13

•15 Jan 2008—Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

•19 Nov 2007—Release 12.2(18)SXF12

•21 Sep 2007—Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

•18 Sep 2007—Release 12.2(18)SXF11

•16 Jul 2007—Release 12.2(18)SXF10

•21 May 2007—Release 12.2(18)SXF9

•07 Mar 2007—Release 12.2(18)SXF8

•30 Nov 2006—Release 12.2(18)SXF7

•22 Sep 2006—Release 12.2(18)SXF6

•10 Jul 2006—Release 12.2(18)SXF5

•17 Apr 2006—Release 12.2(17d)SXB11a

•27 Mar 2006—Release 12.2(18)SXF4

•16 Feb 2006—Release 12.2(18)SXF3

•20 Jan 2006—Release 12.2(18)SXF2

•17 Nov 2005—Release 12.2(17d)SXB11

•12 Sep 2005—Release 12.2(18)SXF

•16 Aug 2005—Release 12.2(17d)SXB10

•21 Jul 2005—Release 12.2(17d)SXB9

•02 May 2005—Release 12.2(17d)SXB8

•01 Mar 2005—Release 12.2(17d)SXB7

•21 Dec 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB6

•01 Nov 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB5

•07 Sep 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB4

•17 Aug 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB3

•21 Jul 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB2

•01 Jun 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB1

•23 Apr 2004—Release 12.2(17a)SX4

•22 Apr 2004—Release 12.2(17b)SXA2 (no MSFC3 images)

•05 Mar 2004—Release 12.2(17d)SXB (no MSFC3 images)

•05 Mar 2004—Release 12.2(17a)SX3 (no MSFC3 images)

•29 Jan 2004—Release 12.2(17a)SX2

•31 Dec 2003—Release 12.2(17b)SXA (no MSFC3 images)

•30 Oct 2003—Release 12.2(17a)SX1

•06 Oct 2003—Release 12.2(17a)SX (no MSFC3 images)

•01 Jul 2003—Release 12.2(14)SX2

•28 May 2003—Release 12.2(14)SX1 (no MSFC3 images)

•14 Apr 2003—Release 12.2(14)SX (no MSFC3 images)

Hierarchical List of Releases

These releases support the hardware listed in "Supported Hardware" section:

•Release 12.2(18)SXF15 (05 Sep 2008)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF14.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF14 (09 May 2008)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF13.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF13 (17 Feb 2008)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF12.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF12a (15 Jan 2008)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF12.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF12 (19 Nov 2007)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF11.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF11 (18 Sep 2007)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF10.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF10a (21 Sep 2007)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF10.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF10 (16 Jul 2007)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF9.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF9 (21 May 2007)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF8.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF8 (07 Mar 2007)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF7.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF7 (30 Nov 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF6.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF6 (22 Sep 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF5.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF5 (10 Jul 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF4.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF4 (27 Mar 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF3.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF3 (16 Feb 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF2.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF2 (20 Jan 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(18)SXF.

•Release 12.2(18)SXF (12 Sep 2005)—Based on Release 12.2(18)SXE3. Includes all fixes in 12.2(18)SXE3, Release 12.2(18)SXD6, and Release 12.2(17d)SXB10.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB11a (17 Apr 2006)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB11.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB11 (17 Nov 2005)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB10.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB10 (16 Aug 2005)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB9.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB9 (21 Jul 2005)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB8.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB8 (24 Apr 2005)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB7.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB7 (01 Mar 2005)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB6.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB6 (21 Dec 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB5.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB5 (01 Nov 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB4.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB4 (07 Sep 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB3.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB3 (17 Aug 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB2.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB2 (21 Jul 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB1.

•Release 12.2(17d)SXB1 (01 Jun 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17d)SXB, Release 12.2(17b)SXA, and Release 12.2(17a)SX4.

•Release 12.2(17a)SX4 (23 Apr 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17a)SX2.

•Release 12.2(17a)SX2 (29 Jan 2004)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(17a)SX1.

•Release 12.2(17a)SX1 (30 Oct 2003)—Rebuild based on Release  12.2(14)SX2 and on Release 12.2(17a).

For information about Release 12.2(17a), refer to these publications on Cisco.com:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

•Release 12.2(14)SX2 (01 Jul 2003)—Rebuild based on Release 12.2(14)S.

For information about Release 12.2(14)S, refer to these publications on Cisco.com:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1838/products_feature_guides_list.html

For more information about the Cisco IOS software release process, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Releases: Product Bulletin #537 on Cisco.com at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/cisco/mkt/ios/rel/prodlit/537_pp.htm

This publication does not describe features that are available in Release 12.2, Release 12.2 T, Release 12.2 S, or other Release 12.2 early deployment releases.

For a list of the Release 12.2 caveats that apply to Release 12.2 SX, see the "Caveats" section and refer to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/prod_release_notes_list.html

For a list of the Release 12.2 S caveats that apply to Release 12.2 SX, see the "Caveats" section and refer to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2s/release/notes/122Srn.html

For general product information about the Catalyst 6500 series switches, refer to the Catalyst 4000, 5000, and 6000 Family Software Product Bulletin (URL below). For general information about Release 12.2 SX, refer to the Product Bulletin at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/si/casi/ca6000/prodlit/

Supported Hardware

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Note Refer to the Catalyst 6500 operating system Release Notes for information about the hardware supported by the Catalyst operating system on the Supervisor Engine 720. Refer to this publication:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/catos/8.x/release/notes/OL_4498.html

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•CAT6000-MSFC3

•CAT6000-MSFC2

•Service Modules

•FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules

•FlexWAN Module Port Adapters

CAT6000-MSFC3

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Note With Cisco IOS software Release 12.2(18)SXF and later releases, the minimum MSFC ROMMON version is 12.2(17r)S1. See this document for more information:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/rommon/OL_4497.html

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Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720-3BXL (WS-SUP720-3BXL)
Not applicable	Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3) •64-MB bootflash device •1-GB DRAM	12.2(17d)SXB1
MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720-3B (WS-SUP720-3B)
Not applicable	Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3) •64-MB bootflash device •512-MB DRAM	12.2(17d)SXB1
MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720 (WS-SUP720)
Not applicable	Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3) •64-MB bootflash device •512-MB DRAM	12.2(14)SX2

CAT6000-MSFC2A

Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32
Not applicable	Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2A (MSFC2A) •64-MB bootflash device •256-MB DRAM
	MSFC2A on WS-SUP32-GE	12.2(17d)SXB8
	MSFC2A on WS-SUP32-10GE	12.2(17d)SXB9

CAT6000-MSFC2

Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2
Not applicable	Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2 (MSFC2) •32-MB bootflash device •256-MB DRAM	12.2(18)SXF

Service Modules

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Note Other service modules are supported on the supervisor engines in Catalyst 6500 operating system software releases. Refer to the Catalyst 6500 operating system Release Notes for more information:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/catos/8.x/release/notes/OL_4498.html

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•Content Services Gateway (CSG) Module

•Application-Oriented Networking Module

•SSL Services Module

•Content Switching Module

Content Services Gateway (CSG) Module

Product ID (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
WS-SVC-CSG-1	Content Services Gateway (CSG) Module
	With MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720	12.2(18)SXF
	With MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2	12.2(17d)SXB1
Note •MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32 does not support WS-SVC-CSG-1. •WS-SVC-CSG-1 runs its own software—Refer to this publication for more information: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/wirelssw/ps779/tsd_products_support_series_home.html See the WS-SVC-CSG-1 software release notes for information about the minimum required WS-SVC-CSG-1 software version.

Application-Oriented Networking Module

Product ID (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Versions
WS-SVC-AON-1-K9	Application-Oriented Networking (AON) Module
	With MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720	12.2(18)SXF
	With MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2	12.2(18)SXF
Note •MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32 does not support WS-SVC-AON-1-K9. •WS-SVC-AON-1-K9 runs its own software—See this publication: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6480/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

SSL Services Module

Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
WS-SVC-SSL-1	SSL Services Module
	With MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720	12.2(17a)SX1
	With MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32	12.2(17d)SXB7
	With MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2	12.2(18)SXF

Content Switching Module

Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
WS-X6066-SLB-APC	Content Switching Module
	With MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720	12.2(17a)SX1
	With MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2	12.2(18)SXF
Note MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32 does not support WS-X6066-SLB-APC.

FlexWAN and Enhanced FlexWAN Modules

Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
WS-X6582-2PA	Enhanced FlexWAN Module
	With MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720	12.2(18)SXF
	With MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32	12.2(18)SXF
	With MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2	12.2(18)SXF
WS-X6182-2PA	FlexWAN Module
	With MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720 Note Requires software release 8.2(1) or later on the Supervisor Engine 720.	12.2(17a)SX1
	With MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2	12.2(18)SXF
Note •WS-X6182-2PA is not supported with MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32. •WS-X6182-2PA and WS-X6582-2PA do not maintain state when an NSF with SSO switchover occurs.

FlexWAN Module Port Adapters

Product Number (append "=" for spares)	Product Description	Minimum Software Version
PA-2FE	2-port Fast Ethernet Port Adapter (supported only in WS-X6582-2PA)	12.2(18)SXF
PA-1FE	1-port Fast Ethernet Port Adapter (supported only in WS-X6582-2PA)	12.2(18)SXF
PA-POS-1OC3	1-port Packet over SONET OC3c/STM1 Port Adapter	12.2(18)SXF
PA-POS-2OC3	2-port Packet over SONET OC3c/STM1	12.2(17d)SXB1
SFPs for PA-POS-2OC3
POM-OC3-MM	Short range, multimode fiber	12.2(17d)SXB1
POM-OC3-SMIR	Intermediate range, single-mode fiber	12.2(17d)SXB1
POM-OC3-SMLR	Long range, single-mode fiber	12.2(17d)SXB1
PA-A6-OC3MM	1-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1 multimode port adapter, enhanced	12.2(17d)SXB1
PA-A6-OC3SMI	1-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1 single-mode (IR) port adapter, enhanced	12.2(17d)SXB1
PA-A6-OC3SML	1-port ATM OC-3c/STM-1 single-mode (LR) port adapter, enhanced	12.2(17d)SXB1
PA-A6-T3	1-port ATM DS3 port adapter, enhanced	12.2(17d)SXB1
PA-A6-E3	1-port ATM E3 port adapter, enhanced	12.2(17d)SXB1
PA-POS-OC3MM PA-POS-OC3SMI PA-POS-OC3SML	Packet over SONET (OC-3)	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-A3-OC3MM PA-A3-OC3SMI PA-A3-T3 PA-A3-OC3SML PA-A3-E3 PA-A3-8T1IMA PA-A3-8E1IMA	ATM with traffic shaping Note These port adapters do not support LANE when installed in the FlexWAN module.	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-T3 PA-T3+ PA-2T3 PA-2T3+ PA-E3 PA-2E3 PA-MC-T3 PA-MC-E3 PA-MC-2T3+	T3/E3 (clear-channel and channelized)	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-4T+ PA-8T-V35 PA-8T-X21 PA-8T-232 PA-MC-2E1/120 PA-MC-8T1 PA-MC-8E1/120 PA-MC-2T1 PA-MC-4T1	T1/E1	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-4E1G/75 PA-4E1G/120	T1/E1	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-MC-8TE1+	Multichannel T1/E1 8PRI Note This port adapter does not support ISDN PRI when installed in the FlexWAN module.	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-H PA-2H	HSSI	12.2(17a)SX1
PA-MC-STM-1	Multichannel STM-1	12.2(17a)SX1

Unsupported Hardware

Release 12.2 SX images for the MSFC3, MSFC2A, and MSFC2 do not support:

•Optical Service Modules (OSMs)

•Shared Port Adapter (SPA) Interface Processors (SIPs)

•Shared Port Adapters (SPAs)

Features Set Guidelines and Restriction

•The MSFC3 does not require a bootloader image.

•The MSFC2A does not require a bootloader image.

•The MSFC2 does not require a bootloader image.

•You can boot MSFC3 images from bootflash, sup-disk0, sup-disk1, or sup-bootflash.

•You can boot MSFC2A images from bootflash, sup-disk0, or sup-bootdisk.

•You can boot MSFC2 images from bootflash, sup-disk0 or sup-bootflash.

•The FlexWAN module is not supported with Supervisor Engine 720 and software release 8.1(1).

•Release 12.2 SX includes Cisco strong encryption images. Cisco strong encryption images are subject to U.S. and local country export, import, and use laws. The country and class of user eligible to receive and use Cisco encryption solutions are limited. Refer to this URL for more information:

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Software/Crypto/crypto_main.pl

•With releases earlier than Release 12.2(18)SXF, use of the EGP, BGP4, and IS-IS routing protocols requires the additional purchase of the InterDomain Routing Feature License (FR-IRC6).

•Many TFTP implementations cannot transfer 16 MB or larger files. To transfer 16 MB or larger files, you might need to use FTP or rcp. Refer to this online publication for procedures:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2/configfun/configuration/guide/fcf008.html

•With releases earlier than Release 12.2(18)SXF, the k9 images support the IPSec Network Security feature (configured with the crypto ipsec command) in software and Secure Shell (SSH) access.

•For information about the firewall images, which support Cisco IOS software firewall features, see "New Features in Release 12.2(14)SX2" section.

New Features

These sections describe the new features:

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

•New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11a

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB11

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB10

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB9

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB9

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB7

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB6

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB5

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB4

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB3

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB2

•New Features in Release 12.2(17d)SXB1

•New Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX4

•New Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX2

•New Features in Release 12.2(17a)SX1

•New Features in Release 12.2(14)SX2

•Features From Earlier Releases

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a, 29 Oct 2008:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15a

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15, 05 Sep 2008:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF15

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14, 09 May 2008:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF14

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13, 17 Feb 2008:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF13

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a, 15 Jan 2008:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12a

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12, 19 Nov 2007:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF12

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11, 18 Sep 2007:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF11

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a, 21 Sep 2007:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10a

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10, 16 Jul 2007:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF10

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9, 21 May 2007:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF9

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8, 07 Mar 2007:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF8

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7, 30 Nov 2006:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF7

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6, 22 Sep 2006:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF6

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5, 10 Jul 2006:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF5

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4, 27 Mar 2006:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF4

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3, 16 Feb 2006:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF3

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2, 20 Jan 2006:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

None.

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF2

None.

New Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

These sections describe the new features in Release 12.2(18)SXF, 12 Sep 2005:

•New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

•New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

New Hardware Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

•Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2 (MSFC2) on Supervisor Engine 2

•Enhanced FlexWAN Module with these MSFCs and Supervisor Engines:

–MSFC3 on Supervisor Engine 720

–MSFC2A on Supervisor Engine 32

–MSFC2 on Supervisor Engine 2

•2-port Fast Ethernet Port Adapter (supported only in WS-X6582-2PA)

•1-port Fast Ethernet Port Adapter (supported only in WS-X6582-2PA)

•1-port Packet over SONET OC3c/STM1 Port Adapter

New Software Features in Release 12.2(18)SXF

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Note•The MSFC2 supports the features introduced in earlier releases for the MSFC3 and MSFC2A.

•Software release 8.5(1) introduces hardware acceleration for some MSFC features. When upgrading from software release 8.4(x) to software release 8.5(1), there are no issues with MSFC features that were already configured and running. In addition to NAT, features such as reflexive ACLs and Context Based Access Control (CBAC) can work in hardware as long as there is no flow mask conflict. A feature will work in hardware unless the feature needs a flow mask that is in conflict with another feature such as NDE or QoS microflow policer. (Refer to the Catalyst software release notes for information about NDE and QoS.)

Hardware acceleration is also introduced in software release 8.5(1) for WCCP and TCP intercept. These MSFC features can coexist with NDE if there is no flow mask conflict. The ACL manager attempts to merge the flow mask requirements of different features. The basic idea is to allocate a new flow mask only for a strict flow mask requirement that is incompatible with already allocated flow masks. NDE does not have a strict flow mask requirement, so the flow mask for NDE can be moved up.

To use the hardware acceleration functionality for NAT, if a flow mask has been configured for NDE (enter the show mls command to display flow masks), you need to perform the following steps:

1. Enter the set mls flow null command.

2. The MSFC needs to request a flow mask. This is accomplished by reconfiguring the specific MSFC feature.

NDE will fail if any of the following events occur:

—Hardware-accelerated NAT is enabled.

—Two or more features with conflicting flow masks have been configured on the switch.

Conversely, once NDE is successfully configured, NAT cannot be configured to work in hardware and two different features with conflicting flow mask requirements cannot be configured on the switch.

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•Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF with SSO) redundancy, with support for these NSF with SSO features:

–Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) for BGP

–Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) for EIGRP

–Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) for IS-IS

–Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) for OSPF

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Note NSF with SSO redundancy is supported with software release 8.5(1) and later releases.

The FlexWAN module (WS-X6182-2PA) and Enhanced FlexWAN module (WS-X6582-2PA) do not maintain state when an NSF with SSO switchover occurs.

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Refer to this publication for information about NSF with SSO redundancy:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/catos/8.x/configuration/guide/nsf_sso.html

•WCCP 2.0 Layer 2 PFC redirection (supported with MSFC3, MSFC2A, and MSFC2)—See this publication:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/122sx/swcg/wccp.htm