2 Second-Generation Channel Interface Processor (CIP2) Installation and Configuration
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Note For additional specific CIP2 software and hardware requirements, refer to the section “CIP2
Software, Hardware, and Microcode Prerequisites” on page 4.
Your CIP2 might contain a new revision of the ESCON channel adapter (ECA). For additional
specific software, hardware, and microcode requirements for the next-generation ESCON Channel
Adapter, refer to the section “ESCON Channel Adapter Software, Hardware, and Microcode
Prerequisites” on page 7.
For complete and detailed descriptions of CIP2-related interface and configuration commands,
configuration options, and requirements, refer to the appropriate configuration and command
reference publications listed in the section “If You Need More Information.”
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This document includes the following sections:
• If You Need More Information
• CIP2 Installation Prerequisites, page 4
This section contains important information that must be observed to ensure a successful CIP2
installation.
• What Is the CIP2, page 21
• CIP2 Hardware Installation, page 30
• Checking the CIP2 Installation, page 40
• CIP2 Microcode Guidelines, page 42
• Using Flash Memory, page 46
• Running CIP2 Diagnostic Tests, page 49
• Cisco Connection Online, page 51
If You Need More Information
The Cisco IOS software running your router contains extensive features and functionality. The
effective use of many of many of these features is easier if you have more information at hand. For
additional information on configuring and maintaining the Cisco 7000 series and Cisco 7500 series
routers and CIP2, the following documentation resources are available to you:
• Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships
with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM, a member of the Cisco Connection Family, is
updated monthly. Therefore, it might be more up to date than printed documentation. To order
additional copies of the Documentation CD-ROM, contact your local sales representative or call
customer service. The CD-ROM package is available as a single package or as an annual
subscription. You can also access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at
http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
