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Catalyst 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC)/DFC3A Memory Upgrade Installation Note

Table of Contents

Catalyst 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC)/DFC3A Memory Upgrade Installation Note
Contents
Safety Overview
Required Tools
Verifying the DFC/DFC3A Memory
Removing the SODIMM
Installing the New SODIMM
Related Documentation
Obtaining Documentation

Catalyst 6500 Series Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC)/DFC3A Memory Upgrade Installation Note

Product numbers:
DFC: MEM-DFC-128M=, MEM-DFC-256M=, MEM-DFC-512M=
DFC3A: MEM-XCEF720-512M=

This publication provides procedures for installing memory on a Catalyst 6500 series Distributed Forwarding Card (DFC) and DFC3A.

Contents

This publication contains these sections:

Safety Overview

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.

Warning 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.

Note:  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Note:  This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide that shipped with the product. Please refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other enclosed additional documentation for further details.

Waarschuwing

BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk 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 de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor een vertaling van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie verschijnen, dient u de vertaalde veiligheidswaarschuwingen te raadplegen die bij dit apparaat worden geleverd.

Opmerking  BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES.

Opmerking  Deze documentatie dient gebruikt te worden in combinatie met de installatiehandleiding voor het specifieke product die bij het product wordt geleverd. Raadpleeg de installatiehandleiding, configuratiehandleiding of andere verdere ingesloten documentatie voor meer informatie.

Varoitus

TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUTEEN LIITTYVIÄ OHJEITA

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 asiakirjassa esitettyjen varoitusten käännökset löydät laitteen mukana toimitetuista ohjeista.

Huomautus  SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

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Attention

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

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-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d'avertissements figurant dans cette publication, consultez les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil.

Remarque  CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS

Remarque  Cette documentation doit ętre utilisée avec le guide spécifique d'installation du produit qui accompagne ce dernier. Veuillez vous reporter au Guide d'installation, au Guide de configuration, ou ŕ toute autre documentation jointe pour de plus amples renseignements.

Warnung

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN

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 sind im Lieferumfang des Geräts enthalten.

Hinweis  BEWAHREN SIE DIESE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN AUF

Hinweis  Dieses Handbuch ist zum Gebrauch in Verbindung mit dem Installationshandbuch für Ihr Gerät bestimmt, das dem Gerät beiliegt. Entnehmen Sie bitte alle weiteren Informationen dem Handbuch (Installations- oder Konfigurationshandbuch o. Ä.) für Ihr spezifisches Gerät.

Figyelem!

FONTOS BIZTONSÁGI ELŐÍRÁSOK

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Megjegyzés  ŐRIZZE MEG EZEKET AZ UTASÍTÁSOKAT!

Megjegyzés  Ezt a dokumentációt a készülékhez mellékelt üzembe helyezési útmutatóval együtt kell használni. További tudnivalók a mellékelt Üzembe helyezési útmutatóban (Installation Guide), Konfigurációs útmutatóban (Configuration Guide) vagy más dokumentumban találhatók.

Avvertenza

IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Per le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento, vedere le avvertenze di sicurezza che accompagnano questo dispositivo.

Nota  CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI

Nota  La presente documentazione va usata congiuntamente alla guida di installazione specifica spedita con il prodotto. Per maggiori informazioni, consultare la Guida all'installazione, la Guida alla configurazione o altra documentazione acclusa.

Advarsel

VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER

Dette varselssymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan forĺrsake personskade. Fřr du utfřrer arbeid med utstyret, břr du vćre oppmerksom pĺ farene som er forbundet med elektriske kretssystemer, og du břr vćre kjent med vanlig praksis for ĺ unngĺ ulykker. For ĺ se oversettelser av advarslene i denne publikasjonen, se de oversatte sikkerhetsvarslene som fřlger med denne enheten.

Merk  TA VARE PĹ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE

Merk  Denne dokumentasjonen skal brukes i forbindelse med den spesifikke installasjonsveiledningen som fulgte med produktet. Vennligst se installasjonsveiledningen, konfigureringsveiledningen eller annen vedlagt tilleggsdokumentasjon for detaljer.

Aviso

INSTRUÇŐES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. O utilizador encontra-se numa situaçăo que poderá ser causadora de lesőes corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilizaçăo de qualquer equipamento, tenha em atençăo os perigos envolvidos no manuseamento de circuitos eléctricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevençăo de acidentes. Para ver traduçőes dos avisos incluídos nesta publicaçăo, consulte os avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.

Nota  GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇŐES

Nota  Esta documentaçăo destina-se a ser utilizada em conjunto com o manual de instalaçăo incluído com o produto específico. Consulte o manual de instalaçăo, o manual de configuraçăo ou outra documentaçăo adicional inclusa, para obter mais informaçőes.

ˇAdvertencia!

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Vea las traducciones de las advertencias que acompańan a este dispositivo.

Nota  GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

Nota  Esta documentación está pensada para ser utilizada con la guía de instalación del producto que lo acompańa. Si necesita más detalles, consulte la Guía de instalación, la Guía de configuración o cualquier documentación adicional adjunta.

Varning!

VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR

Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete pĺ nĺgon utrustning mĺste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Se översättningarna av de varningsmeddelanden som finns i denna publikation, och se de översatta säkerhetsvarningarna som medföljer denna anordning.

OBS!  SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

OBS!  Denna dokumentation ska användas i samband med den specifika produktinstallationshandbok som medföljde produkten. Se installationshandboken, konfigurationshandboken eller annan bifogad ytterligare dokumentation för närmare detaljer.







Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

Required Tools

These tools are required to upgrade the memory on the Catalyst 6500 series DFC or DFC3A:

  • 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the module on which the DFC or DFC3A is installed
  • Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
  • Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
Caution   Always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or coming into contact with internal components.

Verifying the DFC/DFC3A Memory

The Catalyst 6500 series DFC has a default memory configuration of 128 MB with Error Checking and Correction (ECC) (single-bit error detection and correction; 2-bit error detection) and is upgradeable to 256-MB ECC or 512-MB ECC.

The Catalyst 6500 series DFC3A has a default memory configuration of 512 MB double data rate (DDR) with ECC.

To verify the memory configuration on the DFC or DFC3A, enter the remote command module mod show memory summary command, where mod is the module with an installed DFC or DFC3A. Add the processor and I/O totals to get the total memory for the DFC or DFC3A.

This example shows how to check the total memory on the DFC on a fabric-enabled module in slot 9:

Router# remote command module 9 show memory summary

Router-dfc9#

Head Total(b) Used(b) Free(b) Lowest(b) Largest(b)

Processor 31C5BFC0 205144128 127792712 77351416 65520524 64818696

I/O E000000 33554440 5987288 27567152 27567152 27567100

...<output truncated>

Router#

This example shows the total memory on the DFC is 256 MB.

Removing the SODIMM

Caution   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.

To remove the existing SODIMM, follow these steps:

Step 1   Make sure that you take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage.

Step 2   Remove the module with the DFC or DFC3A from the system. (Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Module Installation Guide for removal instructions.)

Step 3   Place the module on an antistatic mat or pad.

Step 4   Locate the SODIMM. (See Figure 1 for the DFC and Figure 2 for the DFC3A.)


Figure 1   Location of SODIMM on a DFC


Location of SODIMM on a DFC


Figure 2   Location of SODIMM on a DFC3A


Location of SODIMM on a DFC3A

Step 5   Release the spring clips from the SODIMM, and release the SODIMM from the socket. (See Figure 3.)


Figure 3   Releasing the SODIMM Spring Clips


Releasing the SODIMM Spring Clips

Step 6   When both ends of the SODIMM are released from the socket, grasp the ends of the SODIMM with your thumb and forefinger and pull the SODIMM completely out of the socket.

Caution   SODIMMs are sensitive components that are susceptible to ESD damage. To prevent ESD damage, handle SODIMMs by the edges only; avoid touching the memory modules, pins, or traces (the metal fingers along the connector edge of the SODIMM). (See Figure 4.)

Step 7   Place the SODIMM in an antistatic container to protect it from ESD damage.


This completes the SODIMM removal procedure. Proceed to the next section to install the new SODIMM.

Installing the New SODIMM

Caution   SODIMMs are sensitive components that are susceptible to ESD damage. To prevent ESD damage, handle SODIMMs by the edges only; avoid touching the memory modules, pins, or traces (the metal fingers along the connector edge of the SODIMM). (See Figure 4.)


Figure 4   Handling a SODIMM


Handling a SODIMM

Follow these steps to install the new SODIMM:

Step 1   Remove a new SODIMM from the antistatic container.

Step 2   Hold the SODIMM component side up, with the connector edge (the metal fingers) away from you.

Step 3   Hold the sides of the SODIMM between your thumbs and forefingers. (See Figure 4.)

Step 4   Tilt the SODIMM to approximately the same angle as the socket, and insert the connector edge into the socket.

Caution   When inserting SODIMMs, use firm but not excessive pressure. If you damage a socket, you will have to return the DFC or DFC3A to the factory for repair.

Step 5   Press the SODIMM down until it is secured by the spring clips. (See Figure 5.)


Figure 5   Installing the SODIMM


Installing the SODIMM

Step 6   When the SODIMM is installed, check the two alignment holes and ensure that the spring retainer is visible. If it is not, the SODIMM is not seated properly. If any SODIMM appears misaligned, carefully remove it and reseat it in the socket. Push the SODIMM firmly back into the socket until the retainer springs snap into place.

Step 7   Reinstall the module. (Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Module Installation Guide for removal instructions.)


Related Documentation

These documents are available for the Catalyst 6500 series switches:

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
  • Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Guide
  • Catalyst 6500 Series Module Installation Guide
  • Catalyst 6500 Series Software Configuration Guide
  • Catalyst 6500 Series Command Reference
  • Catalyst 6500 Series IOS Software Configuration Guide
  • Catalyst 6500 Series IOS Command Reference
  • Catalyst 6500 Series DFC/DFC3A Installation Note

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco provides several ways to obtain documentation, technical assistance, and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

Cisco.com

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Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM (product number DOC-CONDOCCD=) through the online Subscription Store:

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco provides Cisco.com, which includes the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Website, as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain online documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from the Cisco TAC website. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website, including TAC tools and utilities.

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To obtain customized information and service, you can self-register on Cisco.com at this URL:

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Technical Assistance Center

The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two levels of support are available: the Cisco TAC website and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center. The avenue of support that you choose depends on the priority of the problem and the conditions stated in service contracts, when applicable.

We categorize Cisco TAC inquiries according to urgency:

  • Priority level 4 (P4)—You need information or assistance concerning Cisco product capabilities, product installation, or basic product configuration.
  • Priority level 3 (P3)—Your network performance is degraded. Network functionality is noticeably impaired, but most business operations continue.
  • Priority level 2 (P2)—Your production network is severely degraded, affecting significant aspects of business operations. No workaround is available.
  • Priority level 1 (P1)—Your production network is down, and a critical impact to business operations will occur if service is not restored quickly. No workaround is available.

Cisco TAC Website

You can use the Cisco TAC website to resolve P3 and P4 issues yourself, saving both cost and time. The site provides around-the-clock access to online tools, knowledge bases, and software. To access the Cisco TAC website, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/tac

All customers, partners, and resellers who have a valid Cisco service contract have complete access to the technical support resources on the Cisco TAC website. Some services on the Cisco TAC website require a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to this URL to register:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

If you are a Cisco.com registered user, and you cannot resolve your technical issues by using the Cisco TAC website, you can open a case online at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/index.html

If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC website so that you can describe the situation in your own words and attach any necessary files.

Cisco TAC Escalation Center

The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer automatically opens a case.

To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml

Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.

  • The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems as well as ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html

  • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

  • Packet magazine is the Cisco monthly periodical that provides industry professionals with the latest information about the field of networking. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac114/about_cisco_packet_magazine.html

  • iQ Magazine is the Cisco monthly periodical that provides business leaders and decision makers with the latest information about the networking industry. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

http://business.cisco.com/prod/tree.taf%3fasset_id=44699&public_view=true&kbns=1.html

  • Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in the design, development, and operation of public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html

  • Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training, with current offerings in network training listed at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html

This document is to be used in conjunction with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.

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