Product Overview
The Cisco® Carrier Routing System (CRS) performance route processors provide speed and scale for the evolving needs of the network. The Cisco CRS route processor comes with the speed of the Intel® Xeon® dual-core processor and has 6 or 12 GB of double data rate type three (DDR3) error-correcting code (ECC) memory for fast routing performance and exceptional scale for the largest core and edge applications. The multicore design and speed allow you to achieve high scaling levels for all applications, such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Interior Gateway Protocols (IGP), Multiprotocol Label Switch Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE), Cisco NetFlow, Lawful Intercept, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), or Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) monitoring, without adversely affecting routing performance.
The Cisco CRS performance route processors (Figures 1 and 2) run on Cisco IOS® XR Software, a fully modular and distributed internetwork operating system that uses a memory-protected, microkernel-based architecture and control-plane distribution that allow the system to scale.
The performance route processor includes a pair of solid-state drives (SSDs) for fast software installation and boot-up. Like the ECC memory, which protects against memory errors, the dual SSDs guard against drive failure by mirroring the boot partition that stores the Cisco IOS XR Software.
Features and Benefits
Both route processors offer many advantages:
● Powered by Cisco IOS XR Software
● Designed for always-on operation
● High-performance Intel Xeon dual-core CPU for fast multithreaded software processing
● Redundant and fast SSD storage system
● Supported across all the Cisco CRS form factors
● External USB port for easy access to USB flash memory devices for software image loading and recovery
● Optimized for peer-to-peer edge and core applications
Product Specifications
Table 1 provides specifications for Cisco CRS 4-slot, 8-slot, and 16-slot line card chassis performance route processors.
Table 1. Product Specifications
Feature |
Description |
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Cisco CRS 4 -and 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Performance Route Processor |
Cisco CRS 16-Slot Line Card Chassis PerformanceRoute Processor |
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Chassis compatibility |
Compatible with all Cisco CRS 4-slot and 8-slot line card chassis |
Compatible with all Cisco CRS 16-slot line card chassis and multishelf systems |
Software compatibility |
Cisco IOS XR Software Release 4.0.2PX, 4.1.0PX or later for Cisco CRS-1 and CRS-3 Cisco IOS XR Software Release 5.1.1 for Cisco CRS-X |
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Connectivity |
• Console port (RJ-45 connector)
• Auxiliary port (RJ-45 connector)
• 10, 100, and 1000 Gigabit Ethernet management port (RJ-45 connector)
• Two 10, 100, and 1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (1000BASE-LX Small Form-Factor Pluggable [SFP]-LC connector, 10 km) for control plane connectivity
• 10, 100, and 1000 Gigabit Ethernet service port (RJ-45 connector)
• Embedded USB (eUSB) 2.0 port (high-speed)
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Memory |
• 6 GB or 12 GB of ECC protected DDR3 route memory (not upgradable)
• Two 32-GB SSDs (internal)
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Options |
Third-party external USB flash drive |
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Performance |
Intel Xeon C3528 dual-core processor at 1.73 GHz |
Intel Xeon C5528 quad-core processor at 2.13 GHz and 64-bit microarchitecture |
Reliability and availability |
Hardware:
• 1:1 route processor redundancy
• Disk-mirrored Cisco IOS XR boot partition
• ECC-protected route memory
Software:
• Cisco nonstop forwarding (NSF)
• Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
• Online insertion and removal (OIR)
• Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) fast reroute (FRR)
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MIBs |
SNMP framework support:
● SNMPv1
● SNMPv2c
● SNMPv3
● MIB II, including interface extensions (RFC 1213)
● SNMP-FRAMEWORK-MIB
● SNMP-TARGET-MIB
● SNMP-NOTIFICATION-MIB
System management:
• CISCO- BULK-FILE-MIB
• CISCO-CONFIG-COPY-MIB
• CISCO-CONFIG-MAN-MIB
• CISCO-FLASH-MIB
• CISCO-MEMORY-POOL-MIB
• Cisco FTP Client MIB
• Cisco Process MIB
• Cisco Syslog MIB
• CISCO-SYSTEM-MIB
• CISCO-CDP-MIB
• IF-MIB (RFC 2233/RFC 2863)
• SNMP-USM-MIB
• SNMP-VACM-MIB
Chassis:
● ENTITY-MIB (RFC 2737)
● CISCO-entity-asset-MIB
● CISCO-entity-sensor-MIB
● CISCO-FRU-MIB (Cisco-Entity-FRU-Control-MIB)
Fabric:
● CISCO-Fabric-HFR-MIB
● CISCO-Fabric-Mcast-MIB
● CISCO-Fabric-Mcast-Appl-MIB
Routing protocols:
● BGP4-MIB Version 1
● OSPFv1-MIB (RFC 1253)
● CISCO-IETF-IP-FORWARDING-MIB
● IP-MIB (was RFC 2011-MIB)
● TCP-MIB (RFC 2012)
● UDP-MIB
● CISCO-HSRP-EXT-MIB
● CISCO-HSRP-MIB
QoS:
● MQC-MIB (Cisco Class-Based QoS MIB)
● CISCO-PING-MIB
MPLS:
● MPLS-LDP-MIB
● MPLS-LSR-MIB
● MPLS-TE-MIB
Traps:
● RFC 1157
● Authentication
● Linkup
● Linkdown
● Coldstart
● Warmstart
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Network management |
• Cisco IOS XR Software command-line interface (CLI)
• SNMP
• XML interface
• Cisco Active Network Abstraction (ANA)
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Programmatic interfaces |
XML schema support |
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Physical dimensions |
• Weight: 8.75 lb (3.96 kg)
• Height: 20.6 in. (52.2 cm)
• Width: 1.3875 in. (3.524 cm)
• Depth: 11.2 in. (28.4 cm)
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• Weight: 12.90 lb (5.85 kg)
• Height: 20.6 in. (52.2 cm)
• Width (occupies a single slot): 2.8 in. (7.1 cm)
• Depth: 11.2 in. (28.4 cm)
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Power |
Maximum 175W |
Maximum 275W |
Environmental conditions |
Storage temperature: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) Operating temperature:
• Normal: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
• Short-term: 23 to 122°F (-5 to 50°C)
Relative humidity:
• Normal: 5 to 85%
• Short-term: 5 to 90% but not to exceed 0.024 kg water per kg of dry air
Short-term refers to a period of not more than 96 consecutive hours or a total of 360 hours but not more than 15 instances in 1 year. |
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Approvals and compliance |
Safety standards:
• UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1
• AS/NZS 60950.1
• IEC/EN 60825 Laser Safety
• FDA Code of Federal Regulations Laser Safety
EMI:
● FCC Class A
● ICES 003 Class A
● AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
● ISPR 22 (EN55022) Class A
● VCCI Class A
● IEC/EN 61000-3-2: Power Line Harmonics
● IEC/EN 61000-3-3: Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
Immunity (Basic standards):
● IEC/EN-61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (8-kV contact, 15-kV air)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-3: Radiated Immunity (10V/m)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient Immunity (2-kV power, 1-kV signal)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Surge AC Port (4-kV CM, 2-kV DM)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Signal Ports (1 kV)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-5: Surge DC Port (1 kV)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-6: Immunity to Conducted Disturbances (10 Vrms)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-8: Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity (30A/m)
● IEC/EN-61000-4-11: Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions, and Voltage Variations
ETSI and EN:
● EN300 386: Telecommunications Network Equipment (EMC)
● EN55022: Information Technology Equipment (Emissions)
● EN55024: Information Technology Equipment (Immunity)
● EN50082-1/EN-61000-6-1: Generic Immunity Standard
Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS); this product is designed to meet the following requirements (qualification in progress):
● SR-3580: NEBS Criteria Levels (Level 3)
● GR-1089-CORE: NEBS EMC and Safety
● GR-63-CORE: NEBS Physical Protection
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System Requirements
Table 2 lists the system requirements for the route processors.
Table 2. System Requirements
Feature |
Description |
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Cisco CRS 4 -and 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Performance Route Processor |
Cisco CRS 16-Slot Line Card Chassis PerformanceRoute Processor |
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Disk space |
Two 32-GB SSDs |
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Hardware |
All Cisco CRS 4-slot or 8-slot line card chassis |
All Cisco CRS 16-slot line card chassis |
Memory |
6 or 12 GB of route processor memory (not upgradable) |
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Software |
Cisco IOS XR Software Release 4.0.2PX, 4.1.0PX or later for Cisco CRS-1 and CRS-3 Cisco IOS XR Software Release 5.1.1 for Cisco CRS-X |
Warranty Information
Warranty information is available on Cisco.com at the Product Warranties page.
Ordering Information
Table 3 provides ordering information. To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering homepage. To download software, visit the Cisco Software Center.
Table 3. Ordering Information
Product Name |
Part Number |
Cisco CRS Series 4/8-Slot Line Card Chassis Performance Route Processor (6 GB) |
CRS-8-PRP-6G |
Cisco CRS Series 4/8-Slot Line Card Chassis Performance Route Processor (6 GB, spare) |
CRS-8-PRP-6G= |
Cisco CRS Series 4/8-Slot Line Card Chassis Performance Route Processor (12 GB) |
CRS-8-PRP-12G |
Cisco CRS Series 4/8-Slot Line Card Chassis Performance Route Processor (12 GB, spare) |
CRS-8-PRP-12G= |
Cisco Gigabit Interface Small Form-Factor Pluggable; with DOM |
GLC-LH-SMD |
Cisco Gigabit Interface Small Form-Factor Pluggable; with DOM (spare) |
GLC-LH-SMD= |
Cisco CRS Performance Route Processor Upgrade Cable |
CRS-PRP-UPG-CAB |
Cisco CRS Series 16-Slot Performance Route Processor (6 GB) |
CRS-16-PRP-6G |
Cisco CRS Series 16-Slot Performance Route Processor (6 GB, spare) |
CRS-16-PRP-6G= |
Cisco CRS Series 16-Slot Performance Route Processor (12 GB) |
CRS-16-PRP-12G |
Cisco CRS Series 16-Slot Performance Route Processor (12 GB, spare) |
CRS-16-PRP-12G= |
Cisco Gigabit Interface Small Form-Factor Pluggable; with DOM |
GLC-LH-SMD |
Cisco Gigabit Interface Small Form-Factor Pluggable; with DOM (spare) |
GLC-LH-SMD= |
Cisco CRS Performance Route Processor Upgrade Cable |
CRS-PRP-UPG-CAB |
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