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PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX Fast Ethernet 100BaseT Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Software and Hardware Requirements
Table 2-1 lists the minimum Cisco IOS software release required to use the PA-FE-TX and
PA-FE-FX in supported router platforms.
Table 2-1 PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX Software Requirements
In Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series routers, PA-FE-FX and PA-FE-TX require the following
VIP2 models:
• VIP2-15 (1 MB of SRAM, 8 MB of DRAM)
• VIP2-40 (2 MB of SRAM, 32 MB of DRAM)
• VIP2-50 (4 to 8 MB of SRAM, 32 to 128 MB of DRAM)
Note The minimum recommended VIP2 model is a VIP2-15. The maximum transmission unit
(MTU) size available for two Fast Ethernet port adapters on a VIP2 require the additional VIP2
SRAM availableon VIP2-15 models, or greater, to ensure adequate packet buffers. The VIP2-15 can
also be used if you only have one Fast Ethernet port adapter on a VIP2.
The VIP2-10 has certain configuration constraints because of its limited SRAM for packet buffers;
therefore, we do not recommend you use VIP2-10 with Fast Ethernet port adapters.
Router Platform Recommended Minimum Cisco IOS Release
Cisco 7000 series and Cisco 7500 series
• With VIP2-15(=) or VIP2-40(=) Cisco IOS Release 11.1(472) or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.1
Cisco IOS Release 11.1(16)CA or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.1 CA
Cisco IOS Release 11.2(1) or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.2
Cisco IOS Release 11.2(5)P or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.2 P
• With VIP2-50(=) Cisco IOS Release 11.1(14)CA or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.1 CA
Cisco 7200 series
• Cisco 7204VXR and Cisco 7206VXR Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XE2 or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 XE
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
• Cisco 7204 and Cisco 7206 Cisco IOS Release 11.1(472) or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.1
Cisco IOS Release 11.1(16)CA or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.1 CA
Cisco IOS Release 11.2(1) or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.2
Cisco IOS Release 11.2(5)P or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.2 P
• Cisco 7202 Cisco IOS Release 11.1(19)CC1 or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.1 CC
Cisco IOS Release 11.3(4)AA or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.3 AA
• Cisco 7206 router shelf Cisco IOS Release 11.3(2)AA or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.3 AA
Cisco uBR7200 series
• Cisco uBR7246 and Cisco uBR7223 Cisco IOS Release 11.3(7)NA or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 11.3 NA
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T
Cisco 7100 series
• Cisco 7120 series and Cisco 7140 series Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)XE or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 XE
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)T or a later release of Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T