[afnog] HSSI error

[Mark Tinka]

On Tuesday 21 August 2007 08:09, eddy at terracom.rw wrote:

> We have been using an HSSI card ( Hardware is M1T-HSSI-B)
> on a 7206 VXR router and it is working fine.

From the error below, I'm guessing you have a PA-H (1-port 
HSSI 7200 port adapter).

> Aug 20 23:15:46.727: %PA-3-REVNOTSUPPORTED: PA in slot2 (Mx
> HSSI-B) requires base h/w revision of (1.17) for this
> chassis *Aug 20 23:15:46.727: %PA-3-DEACTIVATED: port
> adapter in bay [2] powered off. *Aug 20 23:15:46.827:
> %PA-2-PABRIDGE: Failed to config bridge for PA 2

> The two options I had with this situation are:

> 2. hardware not compatible in that type of router.

Right, that is your problem.

Relating to this particular issue, Cisco issued FN-3028 field 
notice updated for February, 2006. You can find it here:

http://tinyurl.com/24utf

Basically, any PA-H below hardware revision 1.17 will not work 
in a 7200-VXR chassis because the VXR chassis has a newer and 
faster PCI midplane as compared to the non-VXR chassis. 
Affected PA's would only work if the Arbiter EPLD (Erasable 
Programmable Logic Device) has been upgraded.

However, not all affected PA's are upgradeable. So your only 
option in such a situation would be to ask your supplier to 
re-issue you with a PA that meets the minimum supported 
hardware revision (1.17, in this case) or later.

The new part number for the PA-H is 800-02747-06, while it is 
800-03306-02 for the PA-2H (hardware revision 1.3). Be sure 
to check this if you are having it replaced.

Confirm your PA details with the 'sh diag' command.

Rule of thumb with the 7200-VXR, be sure to always ask your 
supplier to provide the latest hardware revision supported 
for your PA's or controllers. You may also check 
www.cisco.com for any FN's that have been issued for router 
parts so you know what you need to order. The link above 
provides the minimum supported hardware revisions for most 
supported PA's on the VXR chassis.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Mark.
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