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System Requirements
Before you install the CSM into the Catalyst 6500 series switch, make sure that the switch meets the
hardware and software requirements listed in this section.
You can use the Multilayer Switch Feature Card (MSFC), which is internal to the Catalyst 6500 series
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switch, to route traffic on either the client side or the server side of the CSM, but not both simultaneously
(unless policy-based routing is used).
Memory Requirements
The CSM memory is not configurable.
Supported Hardware
Before you can use the CSM, you must have a Supervisor Engine 1A with an MSFC, a Policy Feature
Card (PFC) or a Supervisor Engine 2 with an MSFC, and any module that has ports to connect server
and client networks.
The WS-X6066-SLB-APC CSM is not fabric enabled, but the module can operate in a fabric-enabled
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chassis like any other nonfabric module.
Table 3
Table 3 CSM Supported Hardware and Software
Product Number
Content Switching Module
WS-X6066-SLB-APC with
Supervisor Engine 2
Console Cable
72-876-01
Accessories Kit
800-05097-01
Power Supply
You can place the CSM in any slot in the Catalyst 6500 series chassis except for the slots that are
occupied by the supervisor engine and the standby supervisor engine. The CSM operates on power that
is supplied by the chassis.
78-15751-01
lists the supported hardware and software for the CSM.
Product Description
Content Switching Module
Console Cable
Accessories kit (contains the Console
Cable)
Minimum
Software Version
3.2(1)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module Installation Note
Environmental and System Requirements
Recommended Cisco IOS
Software Version Release
3.2(1) or higher 12.1(13)E
Not applicable Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable
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