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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module Installation Note
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Installing the CSM
Installing the CSM
These sections describe how to install the CSM:
• Preparing to Install the CSM, page 11
• Required Tools, page 12
• Installing and Removing the Module, page 12
Caution The WS-X6066-SLB-APC Content Switching Module is not fabric enabled.
Preparing to Install the CSM
Before installing the CSM, make sure that the following items are available:
• Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis
• Management station that is available through a Telnet or a console connection to perform
configuration tasks
Table 3 CSM with Cisco IOS Software Requirements
CSM Release Supervisor Engine 1 MSFC1 or MSFC2 Supervisor Engine 2 with MSFC2 Supervisor 720 with MSFC 3
Minimum Software
Release
Recommended
Software Release
Minimum
Software Release
Recommended
Software Release
Minimum
Software Release
Recommended
Software Release
4.1(2) 12.1(8a)EX 12.1(19)E 12.1(8a)EX or
12.2(17d)SXB
12.1(19E 12.2(14)SX1 12.2(14)SX1
4.1(1)
1
1. Back end encryption requires Cisco IOS software release 12.2(17d)SXB for the Supervisor Engine 2 or 12.2(17d)SXA for Supervisor Enging 720.
12.1(8a)EX 12.1(19)E 12.1(8a)EX or
12.2(17d)SXB
12.1(19)E 12.2(14)SX1 12.2(14)SX1
Table 4 CSM with Cisco IOS and Catalyst Operating System Software Requirements
CSM Release Supervisor Engine 1 MSFC1 or MSFC2 Supervisor Engine 2 with MSFC2 Supervisor Engine 720 with MSFC 3
Minimum Software
Release
Recommended
Software Release
Minimum
Software Release
Recommended
Software Release
Minimum Software
Release
Recommended
Software Release
4.1(2) Cisco IOS
12.1(13)E3 with
Catalyst
operating system
7.5
Cisco IOS
12.1(19)E with
Catalyst operating
system 7.5
Cisco IOS
12.1(13)E3 with
Catalyst
operating
system 7.5
Cisco IOS
12.1(19)E with
Catalyst
operating
system 7.5
Cisco IOS
12.2(14)SX2
with Catalyst
operating system
8.2(1)
Cisco IOS
12.2(17d)SX1
with Catalyst
operating system
8.2(1)
4.1(1)
1
1. Back end encryption requires Cisco IOS software release 12.2(17d)SXB for the Supervisor Engine 2 or 12.2(17d)SXA for Supervisor Enging 720.
Cisco IOS
12.1(13)E3 with
Catalyst
operating system
7.5
Cisco IOS
12.1(19)E with
Catalyst operating
system 7.5
Cisco IOS
12.1(13)E3 with
Catalyst
operating
system 7.5
Cisco IOS
12.1(19)E with
Catalyst
operating
system 7.5
Cisco IOS
12.2(14)SX2
with Catalyst
operating system
8.2(1)
Cisco IOS
12.2(17d)SX1
with Catalyst
operating system
8.2(1)
