22 Second-Generation Channel Interface Processor (CIP2) Installation and Configuration
What Is the CIP2
Caution To prevent system problems in Cisco 7000 series and Cisco 7500 series systems running
Cisco IOS images earlier than Cisco IOS Release 11.1(5), CIP2 (second-generation) cards must not
be installed in the same chassis system with CIP (first-generation) cards.
CIP2 Description
The CIP2 (see Figure 10) consists of a motherboard that is mounted on a metal carrier and one or
two ECA and/or PCA interfaces. (The CIP2’s front-panel label reads Channel Interface
Processor 2.) The ECA and PCA interfaces attach to the motherboard by means of a multipin
connector located at the rear edge of the adapter. The ECA and PCA provide the channel attachment
interfaces to connect your CIP2 to your channel.
The CIP2 has two DRAM SIMMs (see Figure 10) and comes configured with 32 MB of DRAM as
the minimum standard (default) memory configuration. The CIP2 also has a Flash memory device
for storing the CIP2 microcode boot image. (See Figure 10.)
Figure 10 CIP2, Horizontal Orientation
Note The ECA and PCA adapters can be upgraded or replaced (in the field) by a Cisco-certified
maintenance provider only.
Caution To prevent damage, and to prevent insertion problems caused by misalignment of the
adapters and motherboard, do not attempt to remove the adapters or motherboard from the carrier.
Flash memory
DRAM
SIMMs
U1
U2
H6671
1
0
PCA ECA
PRESENT
LOADED
SIGNAL
ONLINE
PORT 0
PORT 1
ENABLED
