Cisco CATALYST 5000 ROUTING SWITCH MODULE Specification Guide
Route Switch Module/VIP2 Module
Catalyst 5000 Family Module Installation Guide
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The current Catalyst VIP2 products have the following dynamic random-access memory
(DRAM) and static random-access memory (SRAM) configurations:
(DRAM) and static random-access memory (SRAM) configurations:
•
Catalyst VIP2-15(=)—1 MB of SRAM and 16 MB of DRAM
•
Catalyst VIP2-40(=)—2 MB of SRAM and 32 MB of DRAM
The Catalyst VIP2-15 upgrade option (Catalyst VIP215/40-UPG=) allows you to upgrade
to 2-MB SRAM and 32-MB DRAM.
to 2-MB SRAM and 32-MB DRAM.
Software licenses are included to use Distributed Switching and Distributed Services.
Port Adapter Hardware
The port adapters attach to the Catalyst VIP2 motherboard. (See Figure 7-2.) Each port
adapter contains the physical connections for the Catalyst VIP2 interface types to connect
to your network. For the available electrical interface supported by the Catalyst VIP2
module, refer to the Cisco Products Catalog.
adapter contains the physical connections for the Catalyst VIP2 interface types to connect
to your network. For the available electrical interface supported by the Catalyst VIP2
module, refer to the Cisco Products Catalog.
Caution
Catalyst VIP2 modules with a single port adapter must have a blank port
adapter installed to maintain compliance with electromagnetic interference (EMI)
emissions standards and chassis airflow requirements. Each port adapter has one
Phillips-head screw that secures it to its port adapter slot.
emissions standards and chassis airflow requirements. Each port adapter has one
Phillips-head screw that secures it to its port adapter slot.
For detailed information on installing and configuring the RSM/VIP2 modules, refer to the
Route Switch Module Catalyst VIP2-15 and VIP2-40 Installation and Configuration Note.
Route Switch Module Catalyst VIP2-15 and VIP2-40 Installation and Configuration Note.