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Catalyst 6000 Family Multilayer Switch Feature Card 2 Installation Note
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Software Requirements
Software Requirements
The software requirements are as follows:
• For switches with Cisco IOS on the Catalyst 6000 Family of Switches product on both the supervisor
engine and the MSFC2:
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(2)E or later on both the supervisor engine and the MSFC2. The image
required to support this is c6sup12-*-mz, where * is one of the various versions (such as js, is, ds).
When you upgrade from MSFC to MSFC2, you need to upgrade the c6sup-*-mz or c6sup11-*-mz
image to the new c6sup12-*-mz image.
• For switches with Catalyst supervisor engine software on the supervisor engine and Cisco IOS
software on the MSFC2:
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Catalyst 6000 family supervisor engine software release 5.4(3) or later
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Cisco IOS Release 12.1(2)E or later on the MSFC2
Parts List
These parts are in the replacement kit:
• One Catalyst 6000 MSFC2 (WS-F6K-MSFC2=)
• One disposable grounding wrist strap
• One bag of spare mounting screws
Required Tools
These tools are required to perform the installation of the MSFC2:
• Antistatic mat or foam pad to support the removed supervisor engine
• 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the supervisor engine
• Number 1 Phillips screwdriver for the screws and cap nut that fasten the MSFC2 to the
supervisor engine
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all
upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
Refer to the Site Preparation and Safety Guide for ESD details including the locations of the ESD
connectors on the Catalyst 6000 family switches.
