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Cisco MGX Route Processor Module (RPM-PR) Installation and Configuration Guide
Release 2.1, Part Number 78-12510-02 Rev. C1, August 31, 2004
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Configuring the MGX RPM-PR
This chapter describes how to complete a basic configuration of the MGX Route Processor Module
(RPM-PR). It provides procedures for configuring ATM, Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet interfaces, as well
as, permanent virtual circuits (PVCs). It also details how to make connections between an RPM-PR and
a PXM-45 and between other service modules or other RPM-PRs. The chapter contains the following
sections:
• Accessing the RPM-PR Command Line Interface
• Booting the RPM-PR
• Verifying the Configuration
• Establishing 1:N Redundancy Between Two or More RPM-PR Cards
This chapter provides information necessary to get the RPM-PR up and running. Detailed command
information is available in the Cisco IOS command reference publications.
Note The back cards used in conjunction with the RPM-PR are equivalent to port adapters in Cisco routers.
Accessing the RPM-PR Command Line Interface
To configure the RPM-PR, you must access the command line interface (CLI) of the RPM-PR.
The RPM-PR CLI can be accessed using any of the following methods:
• Console port on the front of the RPM-PR
The RPM-PR has an RJ-45 connector on the front of the card module. If you configure the RPM-PR
on site, connect a console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software)
directly to the console port on your RPM-PR using an RS-232 to RJ-45 rollover cable for CLI access
(see Chapter 3, “Installing the MGX RPM-PR”).
• cc from another MGX 8850 or MGX 8950 card
After initial configuration, you can also configure the RPM-PR through the PXM-45. You access the
RPM-PR CLI by entering the cc (change card) command from any of the other cards in the switch.
• Telnet from a workstation, PC, or another router
After initial configuration, you can also configure the RPM-PR remotely via Telnet. After the
RPM-PR is installed and has PVCs to other RPM-PRs or routers in the network, you can Telnet to
access the RPM-PR CLI remotely from these other devices.