11-06-2007 01:54 PM - edited 03-03-2019 05:42 AM
We have a Cat 6509 with a WS-SUP32-GE-3B and want to convert the CatOS to IOS. We need to know if we can do the conversion, since we don't have a Route Processor implemented on the switch infrastructure. This environment consists of pure layer 2 switches with stand alone switch processors and no routing capabilities. Everything we've read shows navigating into the RP to load the new image. Would we be capable of converting to IOS in this instance?
Thanks for any help..
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11-06-2007 01:59 PM
I'm sorry, it's not possible to migrate to IOS without a Route Processor.
11-06-2007 01:59 PM
I'm sorry, it's not possible to migrate to IOS without a Route Processor.
11-06-2007 02:21 PM
I wasn't aware the Sup32 came without an MSFC2A regardless of whether it shipped with Native IOS or Hybrid software? If it is possible to buy it WITHOUT an MSFC2A then ignore my next comments....
Even though you are not using the MSFC2A on your Sup32 it is still there. You can still convert your Sup32 to Native IOS and still use it as a Layer-2 device.
HTH
Andy
11-06-2007 02:34 PM
I am not at the remote site, but this is the show module for the CAT 6509:
Here's the list of modules within the chassis:
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Sub Status
--- ---- ----- ------------------------- ------------------- ---
--------
1 1 48 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet WS-X6148A-GE-TX no ok
2 2 48 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet WS-X6148A-GE-TX no ok
3 3 48 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet WS-X6148A-GE-TX no ok
4 4 48 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet WS-X6148A-GE-TX no ok
5 5 9 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-SUP32-GE-3B yes ok
6 6 48 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet WS-X6148A-GE-TX no ok
11-06-2007 03:12 PM
That supervisor comes with a Policy Feature Card 3B (PFC3B).
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/prod_bulletin0900aecd801ff3ee.html
You can upgrade from CatOS to IOS without problems.
11-06-2007 03:22 PM
The MSFC2A should appear as a Sub module in Slot 15 if running Hybrid software. Try to session from the Supervisor into slot 15
session 15
That should present you with a login for the MSFC2A. If that doesn't work it is possible the MSFC2A is in Rommon. Try:
switch console
That should present you with either the MSFC2A normal IOS prompt (as with the session 15 command) or with a rommon prompt.
HTH
Andy
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