07-15-2016 10:20 AM
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IOS XR release 5.3.4 is a supplemental Extended Maintenance Release for the ASR9000 and CRS platforms. The previous EMR 5.3.3 maintains the EMR status. IOS XR release 5.3.4 is the Cisco suggested software release for all ASR9000 and CRS deployments.
The driver for XR release 5.3.4 was to provide a leaner 5.3.x SW package for the older generation of ASR9000 and CRS cards because beyond XR release 5.3.x these older generation cards are not supported. The end goal is much more than that: XR release 5.3.4 enhances the quality of 5.3.3 release by:
Feature content of XR release 5.3.4 is identical to 5.3.3.
Early trial is closed with the posting of the release.
07-19-2016 05:22 AM
Hi Aleksandar,
Does "older generation" includes only Trident or also Typhoon? What about RSP440 support in the newer generation of releases?
Florian
07-19-2016 05:50 AM
hi Florian,
I was referring to all Trident line cards, A9K-RSP-4G, A9K-RSP-8G and A9K-ISM-100. I didn't want to list them explicitly in the article because I wanted to keep the focus on the 5.3.4 release itself. EoS bulletin is available on cisco.com for each of these cards. Typhoon line cards and RSP440/RP1 are still very much supported and will remain for a long time.
I hope this clarifies.
Regards,
/Aleksandar
07-19-2016 06:00 AM
Hi Aleksandar,
I was notified at Cisco Live that the new 64 bit architecture with 6.1.1 will only support the RSP880, hence the question about future RSP440 support.
Regards,
Florian
07-19-2016 06:07 AM
hi Florian,
that is correct, the 64-bit IOS XR (aka eXR) supports only Tomahawk line cards and corresponding RSP/RP and fabric cards. The support for Typhoon and RSP440/RP1 continues on 32-bit IOS XR (aka Classic XR).
Regards,
/Aleksandar
07-19-2016 06:10 AM
So there will be a 32 bit 6.1.1 and a 64 bit 6.1.1?
Regards,
Florian
07-19-2016 06:20 AM
yes, they will live in parallel for foreseeable future.
Regards,
/Aleksandar
07-27-2016 07:58 AM
I foresee confusion. I would rather see 6.x.x (aka 64bit XR or eXR), and take the 32bit code (classic XR) without trident support to 7.x.x. Next major release of eXR would then get numbered 8.x.x, and so forth.
Is it too late?
ERM
07-29-2016 08:20 AM
hi Evan,
since most of the source code is the same on 32-bit and 64-bit version, we have decided to have a single release train with a 32-bit and 64-bit pie. We are working on a solution that would help you navigate through bugfixes/enhancements that apply only to one of the two flavours.
Please stay tuned!
regards,
/Aleksandar
10-09-2016 11:16 PM
Hi
I can see 5.3.4 version has been released and available to be downloaded , I have an issue with 40G ER SFP which according to my readings will be supported in 6.1.1
My question is , does the 5.3.4 version supports this SFP ? or should I wait for 6.1.1 and when it will be released ?
Thanks in advance
BR,
Mohammad
10-10-2016 11:13 PM
hi Mohammad,
the purpose of XR release 5.3.4 was to harden the existing code, limited to SW features and HW already supported in release 5.3.3.
XR release 6.1.1 is not available for download. Release 6.1.2 should be available in November this year. It will include support for the QSFP-40G-ER4.
I hope this answers your question.
Regards,
/Aleksandar
10-11-2016 01:50 AM
Thanks a lot Aleksandar , fair enough
BR,
Mohammad
10-17-2016 06:20 AM
Dear Aleksandar
Hope this finds you well
I got a notification that the asr9k-ism-cgv6-install-kit.5.3.4.00.sh for the ASR9006 router ,but it's not listed on Cisco website
BR,
Mohammad
10-17-2016 06:30 AM
Hi Mohammad,
I think it's because that it's going EOS. You can use 5.3.3, no problem but a possible bug could be an issue for us. We have four ISM-100 btw. Time to move to VSM-500.
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10-17-2016 11:23 PM
Hi
Thanks for the reply
So , ISM install kit 5.3.4 is not available? I already informed my customer :(
Can I use 5.3.4 software with 5.3.3 ISM install kit ?!
BR,
Mohammad
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