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series routers, this partition can be readjusted <strong>to</strong> accommodate<br />

different interface configurations.<br />

The 7x00 series does not use partitioned memory architecture. DRAM<br />

is used for IOS and routing table s<strong>to</strong>rage. Memory used for packet<br />

processing is on <strong>the</strong> interface controller or on <strong>the</strong> switch processor,<br />

depending on <strong>the</strong> router model.<br />

Because <strong>the</strong> entire operation of <strong>the</strong> router is dependent on memory, it<br />

is essential that <strong>the</strong> router have enough <strong>to</strong> operate efficiently. On<br />

fixed DRAM partition routers, <strong>the</strong> DRAM and flash requirements are<br />

dictated by <strong>the</strong> type of IOS you want <strong>to</strong> support in terms of services.<br />

If you want multipro<strong>to</strong>col firewall support, you need more DRAM and<br />

flash than you need if all you want <strong>to</strong> do is route IP. On adjustable<br />

partition and 7x00 series routers, flash requirements will also be<br />

dictated by IOS functionality. DRAM and/or switch processor memory<br />

requirements will depend upon <strong>the</strong> types of interfaces you plan <strong>to</strong> use.<br />

Be sure <strong>to</strong> check <strong>the</strong> memory requirements for <strong>the</strong> IOS and interfaces<br />

you want <strong>to</strong> use on your router before you order it.<br />

Talking <strong>to</strong> Your Cisco Router (Through <strong>the</strong><br />

Console)<br />

Access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> router's console (in most cases) is required for access <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> operating system for initial setup and configuration. After <strong>the</strong><br />

router is online, Telnet can be used <strong>to</strong> access a virtual router terminal<br />

port.<br />

After <strong>the</strong> router is online, Simple Network Management Pro<strong>to</strong>col<br />

(SNMP) can be an alternative <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> router's Command-Line Interface<br />

(CLI) <strong>to</strong> make changes and ga<strong>the</strong>r information about <strong>the</strong> router. Like<br />

Telnet, SNMP is dependent on TCP/IP for transport. Therefore, it<br />

requires TCP/IP <strong>to</strong> be enabled, in addition <strong>to</strong> its own pro<strong>to</strong>col<br />

configuration. Once SNMP is configured and running on <strong>the</strong> router, an<br />

SNMP manager is used <strong>to</strong> send and receive commands. SNMP<br />

configuration will be covered in Chapter 10, "Configuring IP Routing<br />

Pro<strong>to</strong>cols on Cisco Routers," and a general overview is provided in<br />

Chapter 11, "Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, and<br />

Management Fundamentals."<br />

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