Software Packaging on the Router
Software Package Modes
The router can be booted using any of the following:
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Consolidated—A single software image containing a full collection of software packages. This mode provides a simplified installation and can be stored in the bootflash, a TFTP server, or a network server.
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Sub-package—One or more sub-images extracted from the consolidated image. This mode provides optimized memory usage and requires that you store files in the bootflash directory.
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The router supports both consolidated and sub-package mode boot. |
Understanding Software Packages
Sub-Package |
Purpose |
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RPBase |
Route Switch Processor (RSP) operating system |
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RPControl |
Control plane processes between IOS process and the rest of the platform. |
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RPAccess |
Handles security features including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Secure Shell (SSH) |
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RPIOS |
Cisco IOS kernel, which is where IOS features are stored and run.
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FP Pkg |
Controls FP daemons. |
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IO Pkg |
Controls input/output driver daemons. |
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LC Base |
Controls basic kernel functions including runtime, initialization scripts, and chassis control daemons. |