[c-nsp] Cisco ASR1002x + SPA Adapter (SPA-1X10GE-L-V2) Issues

[Troy Boutso]

Hey Mark

I've spoken to the supplier and they're happy to replace it.

I've got the 10g throughout on the device already.

I really hope it is faulty just needed to be sure that I'm not missing
something...

Thanks for your input mate.

On Tuesday, 28 July 2015, Mark Tinka <mark.tinka at seacom.mu> wrote:

>
>
> On 28/Jul/15 11:35, Troy Boutso wrote:
> > Hey guys
> >
> > Hopefully a real easy one, just incase I'm missing something obvious
> here.
> >
> > I have a Cisco ASR1002x router which is in urgent need of a 10GE upgrade.
> > So, I've purchased a 10Gigabit Ethernet SPA adapter - SPA-1X10GE-L-V2
> > <
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6267/products_data_sheet0900aecd804dc62d.html
> >.
> > I bought it from a Network hardware reseller. Cut a long story short..
> I've
> > gone to install the card into any one of the 3 SPA port slots on the
> router
> > and it isn't being detected.
> >
> > I know the card should support OIR so installing it should be simple and
> > easy.
> > The card isn't being recognised at ALL. Nothing. The light doesn't blink
> > nor does the router even think there is anything plugged into ANY of the
> > slots. Here are some show commands, which I think should be useful to
> > assist.
> >
> > I've installed SPA cards into ASR1001s before, though they were Gigabit.
> It
> > was simple. Plug in and good to go. Nothing else was needed!
> >
> > Am I missing something obvious? Do I need to issue some commands on this
> > router to "activate" it this time round?
> > I shouldn't need to reload the router?
>
> Your IOS version is current, so it should be able to pick it up. If it's
> not, it's probably a DOA or non-genuine SPA.
>
> Can you get another one sent? And before your supplier sends it, can
> they test it for you and send you some output to confirm?
>
> When you do get this going, don't forget that the ASR1002-X ships with a
> default 5Gbps forwarding license. If you want to use that 10Gbps SPA
> fully, you'll need to look into that as well.
>
> Mark.
>