Published On: August 5ᵗʰ, 2019 19:03
Catalyst 6500 Series PFC3B and PFC3BXL Installation Note
Product number: WS-F6K-PFC3B=, WS-F6K-PFC3BXL=, WS-F6K-PFC3C=, WS-F6K-PFC3CXL=
This publication describes how to install the Catalyst 6500 Series Policy Feature Card 3B (PFC3B) or PFC3BXL, and Catalyst 6500 Series Policy Feature Card 3C (PFC3C) or PFC3CXL on a Supervisor Engine 720.
Note 
To use the PFC3BXL or PFC3CXL, you must also upgrade
the switch processor (SP) and route processor (RP) memory on the
Supervisor Engine 720 to 1 GB each using the included DRAM DIMMs.
For information on upgrading the memory on the Supervisor Engine
720, refer to the Supervisor Engine 720 Switch Processor and Route Processor Memory Installation Note
at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/OL_20611.html
The Supervisor Engine 720 memory upgrade (MEM-MSFC2-1GB=) is an
option when using the PFC3B or PFC3C.
Contents
This publication contains these sections:
•Preparing the Supervisor Engine
720
•Removing the PFC3A from the
Supervisor Engine 720
•Installing the PFC3B or PFC3C
•Applying the Label to the
Supervisor Engine
•Obtaining Documentation and
Submitting a Service Request
Safety Overview
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
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Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed
to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
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Warning Hazardous voltage or
energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating.
Use caution when servicing. Statement 1034
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Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three
important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages
and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic
interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they
direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate
the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear
covers are in place. Statement 1029
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Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted
access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through
the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of
security. Statement 1017
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Parts List
These parts are in the WS-F6K-PFC3B=, WS-F6K-PFC3BXL=, WS-F6K-PFC3C=, or WS-F6K-PFC3CXL=kit:
•One Catalyst 6500 series PFC3B, PFC3BXL, PFC3C, or
PFC3CXL
•One packet of labels
•One disposable grounding wrist strap
•One bag of mounting screws
•Two 1-GB DRAM DIMMs (to be installed on the Supervisor
Engine 720 switch processor and route processor) — PFC3BXL or
PFC3CXL only
Required Tools
Note In this section, the term "PFC3B" refers to the PFC3B
and PFC3BXL, and "PFC3C" refers to PFC3C and PFC3CXL unless
otherwise noted.
These tools are required to perform the installation of the PFC3B or PFC3C:
•Antistatic mat or foam pad to support the removed
Supervisor Engine 720
•3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive
installation screws on the Supervisor Engine 720
•Number 1 Phillips screwdriver for the screws and cap
nut that fasten the PFC3B or PFC3C to the Supervisor Engine 720
•Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable
grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade kits,
field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing a PFC3B, PFC3BXL, PFC3C, PFC3CXL on a Supervisor Engine 720:
•If you have redundant Supervisor Engine 720s, the
hardware on both supervisor engines must be identical. You cannot
have a mix of PFC3A, PFC3B, PFC3BXL, PFC3C, or PFC3CXL in the same
chassis. You must shut down the switch to install the PFC3B,
PFC3BXL, PFC3C or PFC3CXL even if you have redundant supervisor
engines.
•If you have redundant Supervisor Engine 720s, you
must install the PFC3B, PFC3BXL, PFC3C,
or PFC3CXL on each Supervisor Engine 720.
•Observe the following cautions:
Always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or
coming into contact with internal components.
Use care not to damage the connectors on the
supervisor engine. If you damage a connector, you will have to
return the supervisor engine to Cisco for repair.
Ensure that the PFC3B, PFC3BXL, PFC3C, or PFC3CXL is
securely seated before you install and tighten the cap nut and the
securing screws. If you use the screws to seat the PFC3B, PFC3BXL,
PFC3C, or PFC3CXL the card might warp.
You must install all
screws. The screws provide grounding between the PFC3B, PFC3BXL,
PFC3C, or PFC3CXL and the supervisor engine. Failure to install all
screws will invalidate the safety approvals and can cause fire and
electrical hazards.
The hardware on both supervisor engines in a single
chassis must be identical. If you have redundant supervisor
engines, you must install a PFC3B,
PFC3BXL, PFC3C, or PFC3CXL on each Supervisor Engine 720.
Preparing the Supervisor Engine 720
Note In this section, the term "PFC3B" refers to the PFC3B
and PFC3BXL, and "PFC3C" refers to the PFC3C and PFC3CXL and unless
otherwise noted.
To install the PFC3B or PFC3C on a Supervisor Engine 720, you must shut down the switch, remove the Supervisor Engine 720 from the chassis, and remove the PFC3A from the Supervisor Engine 720.
Always use an ESD wrist strap when handling modules or
coming into contact with internal components. Before you remove a supervisor engine, you should first upload the current configuration to a server. This saves time when bringing the module back online. You can recover the configuration by downloading it from the server to the nonvolatile memory of the supervisor engine. For more information, refer to Chapter 26, "Working with Configuration Files," in the Catalyst 6500 Series Software Configuration Guide.
To prepare the Supervisor Engine 720 for the PFC3B or PFC3C, follow these steps:
Step 1 Upload the current configuration to a server. On any
modules running Cisco IOS software, save the running configuration.
Step 2 Shut down the switch.
Step 3 Remove the Supervisor Engine 720 from the Catalyst
6500 series switch. (Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
for removal instructions.)
Step 4 Place the Supervisor Engine 720 on an antistatic mat
or foam.
Removing the PFC3A from the Supervisor Engine 720
To remove the PFC3A from the Supervisor Engine 720, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the nine securing screws and two cap nuts. (See
Figure 1.)
Note Set the removed screws and cap nuts aside. Use the
supplied screws and cap nuts when securing the PFC3B, PFC3BXL,
PFC3C, or PFC3CXL to the Supervisor Engine 720.
Figure 1 Removing Securing Screws and Cap Nuts
Use care not to damage the connectors on the
supervisor engine. If you damage a connector, you will have to
return the supervisor engine to Cisco for repair. Step 2 Hold the right edge of the PFC3A with your right hand
and the rear left corner with your left hand. (See Figure 2.) Gently lift the PFC3A with both hands
simultaneously and remove the PFC3A from the Supervisor Engine 720.
Figure 2 Removing the PFC3A
Step 3 Place the PFC3A on an antistatic mat or antistatic
foam pad.
Installing the PFC3B or PFC3C
Note In this section, the term "PFC3B" refers to the PFC3B
and PFC3BXL, and "PFC3C" refers to the PFC3C and PFC3CXL unless
otherwise noted.
To install the PFC3B or PFC3C on the Supervisor Engine 720, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the PFC3B or PFC3C from its antistatic bag.
Step 2 Insert the front edge of the PFC3B or PFC3C under the
EMI gasket on the Supervisor Engine 720. (See Figure 3.)
Figure 3 Inserting the PFC3B or PFC3C Under the EMI Gasket
Use care not to damage the connectors on the
supervisor engine. If you damage a connector, you will have to
return the supervisor engine to Cisco for repair. Step 3 Align the PFC3B or PFC3C with the male standoffs on
the Supervisor Engine 720, and carefully seat the PFC3B or PFC3C
onto the Supervisor Engine 720. (See Figure
4.)
Figure 4 Male Standoff Location on the Supervisor Engine 720
Ensure that the PFC3B or PFC3C is securely seated
before you install and tighten the cap nut and the securing screws.
If you use the screws to seat the PFC3B or PFC3C, the card might
warp. Use care not to damage the connectors on the
supervisor engine. If you damage a connector, you will have to
return the supervisor engine to Cisco for repair. Step 4 Using your thumbs, apply pressure at the locations
shown in Figure 5 to ensure that the PFC3B
or PFC3C is securely seated on the Supervisor Engine 720.
Figure 5 Seating the PFC3B or PFC3C on the Supervisor Engine
You must install all
screws. The screws provide grounding between the PFC3B or PFC3C and
the supervisor engine. Failure to install and tighten all screws
will invalidate the safety approvals and can cause fire and
electrical hazards. Note Use the supplied screws and cap nuts to secure the
PFC3B or PFC3C to the Supervisor Engine 720.
Step 5 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to install the
supplied screws and cap nuts that secure the PFC3B or PFC3C to the
Supervisor Engine 720. (See Figure 6.)
Figure 6 Installing the Supplied Screws
Note To use the PFC3BXL or PFC3CXL , you must also upgrade
the switch processor (SP) and route processor (RP) memory on the
Supervisor Engine 720 to 1 GB each using the included DRAM DIMMs.
For information on upgrading the memory on the Supervisor Engine
720, refer to the Supervisor Engine 720 Switch Processor and Route Processor Memory Installation Note
at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Config_Notes/OL_20611.html
The Supervisor Engine 720 memory upgrade (MEM-MSFC2-1GB=) is an
option when using the PFC3B or PFC3C.
Step 6 If you installed a PFC3BXL or PFC3CXL, upgrade the SP
and RP memory on the Supervisor Engine 720 if you have not done so
already.
Step 7 Install the Supervisor Engine 720 in the Catalyst 6500
series switch. (Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide for
installation instructions.)
The hardware on both supervisor engines in a single
chassis must be identical. If you have redundant supervisor
engines, you must install the PFC3B,
PFC3BXL, PFC3C, or PFC3CXLon each Supervisor Engine 720. Step 8 If you are installing a PFC3B or PFC3C on a redundant
Supervisor Engine 720, go to Step 3 in the
"Preparing the Supervisor Engine 720"
section and follow the procedure for removing the supervisor
engine.
Step 9 Power up the switch.
Step 10 Depending on the software running on the switch, do
one of the following steps to verify the installation:
•Cisco IOS software on the supervisor engine and the
MSFC3
Verify that the switch is online. This indicates that the system acknowledges the new module and has brought it online.
•Catalyst supervisor engine software on the supervisor
engine and Cisco IOS software on the MSFC3
Enter the show module command to verify that the system acknowledges the new module and has brought it online.
This example shows the output of the show module command:
Console> show module
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Sub Status
--- ---- ----- ------------------------- ------------------- --- --------
1 1 48 10/100BaseTX Ethernet WS-X6248-RJ-45 no ok
5 5 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-SUP720-BASE yes ok
15 5 1 Multilayer Switch Feature WS-SUP720 no ok
...
Mod Sub-Type Sub-Model Sub-Serial Sub-Hw Sub-Sw
--- ----------------------- ------------------- ----------- ------ ------
5 L3 Switching Engine III WS-F6K-PFC3BXL SAD073702HH 0.250
Console>
If the installation is not successful, see the "Troubleshooting" section for troubleshooting information.
Applying the Label to the Supervisor Engine
The WS-F6K-PFC3B=, WS-F6K-PFC3BXL=, WS-F6K-PFC3C=, or WS-F6K-PFC3CXL= kits include a packet of labels. Apply the "PFC3B", "PFC3BXL", "PFC3C" or "PFC3CXL"label to the upper-left corner of the Supervisor Engine 720 front panel. (See Figure 7.)
Figure 7 Applying the Label
Troubleshooting
Table 1 describes the basic troubleshooting information.
Table 1 Troubleshooting
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Problem
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Solution
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The supervisor engine fails online diagnostics. |
Remove the supervisor engine from the chassis and make sure that all securing screws and cap nuts are tight. See Figure 6 for screw locations. |
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The supervisor engine experiences a software-forced reset or boots to ROMMON. |
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The supervisor engine does not boot up (no power to supervisor engine, no console prompt, no STATUS LED). |
Remove the supervisor engine from the chassis and reseat the SP and RP memory modules. |
If these solutions do not resolve the issue, see the "Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request" section for information on obtaining technical assistance.
Related Documentation
For additional information on Catalyst 6500 series switches and command-line interface (CLI) commands, refer to the following publications:
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation Guide
•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide
•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference
•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide
•Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
•Catalyst 6500 Series System Message Guide
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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