Release Notes for the Industrial Ethernet 5000 Hardened Aggregator, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)EB2
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
First Published: April 14, 2016
Cisco IOS Release 15.2(2)EB2 runs on all Cisco Industrial Ethernet IE 5000 switches.
Cisco IOS Software Release 15.2(2)EB2 is part of the new software releases on Cisco IE 5000 Series Switches. This release delivers new software innovations in Industrial deployments that span across many technologies.
These release notes include important information about Cisco IOS Release15.2(2)EB2, and any limitations, restrictions, and caveats that apply to it.
You can download the switch software from this site (registered Cisco.com users with a login password):
The SFP modules are switch Ethernet SFP modules that provide connections to other devices. Depending on the switch model, these field-replaceable transceiver modules provide uplink or downlink interfaces. The modules have LC connectors for fiber-optic connections.
You can use any combination of the supported SFP modules.
1000Mbps Multi-Mode Rugged SFP (supported on gigabit SFP ports only) |
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1000Mbps Single Mode Rugged SFP (supported on gigabit SFP ports only) |
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1000BASE-ZX Single Mode Rugged SFP (supported on gigabit SFP ports only) |
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CWDM-SFP-1xxx= (i.e., 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610) |
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GLC-T3 |
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10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver module for MMF, 850-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-LR/10GBASE-LW/OTU2e SFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 1310-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-SR SFP+ transceiver module for MMF, 850-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-LRM SFP+ transceiver module for MMF and SMF, 1310-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-LR SFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 1310-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-LR/10GBASE-LW/OTU2e SFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 1310-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-ER SFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 1550-nm wavelength |
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10GBASE-ZR SFP+ transceiver module for SMF, 1550-nm wavelength |
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Express Setup verifies the browser version when starting a session, and it does not require a plug-in.
The IE5000 is shipped with a Permanent “lanbase” license. This can be upgraded to an “ipservices” Evaluation or Permanent Right-To-Use (RTU) license using CLI commands.
You can assign IP information to your switch by using these methods:
For more information about the following new features for this release, please see the associated Configuration Guide here: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/cisco_ie5000/software/release/15-2_2_eb/configuration/guide/scg-ie5000.html
“Right to Use” (RTU) is a trust based licensing scheme designed to make life easier for customers. It is designed to give customers the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, or move the license for RMA purpose by using simple EXEC CLI commands. As this is a “trust” based scheme, customer can pay for a certain number of licenses in advance, and then activate these flexibly across a full range of switches deployed provided the number of licenses does not exceed that number at any given time.
There are 2 main types of licenses used for the IE5000 - “Evaluation” and “Permanent RTU (PRTU)”. An “Evaluation” license allows the customer to evaluate an image for 60 days at no cost. A “Permanent RTU” license is a paid license with no expiration. A user is prompted to change to a permanent license before the evaluation license expires, with periodic reminders. This license is “in-built” in the image just like the current “Evaluation License” in the CISL model, so customers do not need to connect to Cisco servers to get a license. A PRTU license is not tied to a particular hardware. It can be deactivated from the old/swapped out hardware and activated on the replacement switch using the CLI.
Smart Install is a plug-and-play configuration and software upgrade feature that provides zero-touch deployment for new switches. You can ship a switch to a location, place it in the network, and power it on with no configuration required on the device. For more information, see Smart Install Configuration Guide here: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/smart_install/configuration/guide/smart_install.html
Note IE 5000 can be a Smart Installation Director.
You should review this section before you begin working with the switch. These are known limitations that will not be fixed, and there is not always a workaround. Some features might not work as documented, and some features could be affected by recent changes to the switch hardware or software.
The workaround is to use rate limiting on DHCP traffic to prevent a denial of service attack from occurring. (CSCeb59166)
This is a hardware limitation. The workaround is to disable CDP on all interfaces carrying the RSPAN VLAN on the device connected to the switch. (CSCeb32326)
When a switch running Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) is connected to a switch running Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), the MST switch acts as the root bridge and runs per-VLAN spanning tree (PVST) simulation mode on boundary ports connected to the RST switch. If the allowed VLAN on all trunk ports connecting these switches is changed to a VLAN other than VLAN 1 and the root port of the RSTP switch is shut down and then enabled, the boundary ports connected to the root port move immediately to the forward state without going through the PVST+ slow transition.
The workaround is to reduce the number of VLANs or trunks. (CSCeb31087)
The workaround is to enter the switchport access vlan dynamic interface configuration command separately on each port. (CSCsi26392)
The workaround is to remove unnecessary VLANs to reduce CPU utilization when many links are flapping. (CSCtl04815)
1. Choose Tools > Internet Options.
2. Click Settings in the Temporary Internet files area.
3. From the Settings window, choose Automatically.
5. Click OK to exit the Internet Options window.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the HTTP server interface:
If you change the HTTP port, you must include the new port number when you enter the IP address in the browser Location or Address field (for example, http://10.1.126.45:184 where 184 is the new HTTP port number). Write down the port number through which you are connected. Use care when changing the switch IP information.
If you are not using the default method of authentication (the enable password), you need to configure the HTTP server interface with the method of authentication used on the switch.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the HTTP server interface:
Note If the Express Setup failed in the Web Browser, use the reset button to reset the switch to factor default
The following sections provide information about caveats. You can click the issue number to view more information in the Cisco Bug Search tool (login required):
Installation, Configuration, Maintenance, and Operation Guides
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11245/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Online Help (available on the switch)
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
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