Cisco 851710 Install: Updated
Switch# configure terminal Switch(config)# switch virtual domain 100 Switch(config-vs-domain)# switch 5 Switch(config-vs-domain)# switch 6 Switch(config-vs-domain)# exit Switch(config)# interface port-channel 1 Switch(config-if)# switch virtual link 1 Most 851710 modules have two X2-based 10GE ports (e.g., TenGigabitEthernet 5/1 and 5/2).
Switch# copy tftp flash:cat6500-s720k91-mz.122-33.SXI15.bin Switch# boot system flash:cat6500-s720k91-mz.122-33.SXI15.bin Switch# config-register 0x2102 Switch# write memory Switch# reload After reload, check that the 851710 is recognized: cisco 851710 install
Mod Ports Card Type Model Serial No. 5 2 Supervisor Engine 720 10GE (Active) VS-S720-10G JAE12345678 Mod MAC addresses Hw Fw Sw Status 5 xxxx.xxxx.xxxx to xxxx.xxxx.xxxx 4.2 12.2(18r)S1 12.2(33)SXI15 Ok If the status shows "Power-DOWN" or "Faulty," eject and reseat the module. The 851710 supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS) . To enable it for dual-supervisor redundancy: Forming a VSS Domain If you have a second 851710 in Slot 6: The 851710 supports Cisco Virtual Switching System (VSS)
If you encounter an issue not covered here, check the Cisco Bug Toolkit for known defects related to part #851710, and always open a TAC case with the output of show tech-support . IP_ADDRESS=192.168.1.10 rommon 1 >
rommon 1 > IP_ADDRESS=192.168.1.10 rommon 1 > GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 rommon 1 > TFTP_SERVER=192.168.1.100 rommon 1 > tftpdnld From ROMMON or from a working supervisor, copy the image:
Switch# show module 5 Expected output:
✅ Chassis is E-series ✅ Sufficient power and cooling ✅ IOS 12.2(33)SXI or newer ✅ Module seated in Slot 5 or 6 ✅ Console cable connected ✅ show module confirms “Ok” ✅ Redundancy configured (if dual)
