Multichannel Interface Processor (Mip) - Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation And Maintenance

The router supports a maximum of five HIPs for a total of five HSSI interfaces. There are no
restrictions on slot locations or sequence; you can install a HIP in any available interface processor
slot.

MultiChannel Interface Processor (MIP)

The MIP provides up to two channelized E1 or T1 connections via serial cables to a channel service
unit (CSU). On the MIP, two controllers can each provide up to 24 virtual channels. Each virtual
channel is presented to the system as a serial interface that can be configured individually.
The MIP, shown in Figure 1-22, provides two controllers for transmitting and receiving data
bidirectionally at the T1 rate of 1.544 Mbps and at the E1 rate of 2.044 Mbps. For wide-area
networking, the MIP can function as a concentrator for a remote site.
Figure 1-22
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The Cisco 7000 supports a maximum of four MIP modules for a total of 8 MIP ports and up to 240
MIP serial interfaces. There are no restrictions on slot locations or sequence; you can install a MIP
in any available interface processor slot.
The MIP is compatible with any Cisco 7000 series router that is operating with the following
software and microcode:
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The system software is Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Release 10.0 or later.
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The microcode version is Release 1.4 or later.
Specification for the T1 are provided in "Plant Wiring" in the chapter "Preparing for Installation."
Multichannel Interface Processor (MIP)—Dual-Port Module Shown
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Physical Description
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