Hardware Features

Table 1-1. Supported Memory, Boot Code, and Software Configurations


Memory (in MB)	Boot Code	Software Version	Switch Boots?	Support of Configuration
64	v5.00.01	Earlier than 6.0	Boots	Supported
64	v5.00.01	6.0 or later	Does not boot	Unsupported
64	v6.00.00	Earlier than 6.0	Boots	Unsupported
64	v6.00.00	6.0 or later	Boots, but displays the following error message: WARNING! The current version of application code (v6.00.00) requires a memory upgrade to maintain proper operation of the switch. Failure to upgrade will result in switch instability. Please refer to the user documentation for detailed instructions.	Unsupported
256	v5.00.01	Earlier than 6.0	Boots	Supported *However, the switch will use only 64 MB of memory and display only 64 MB for total memory.
256	v5.00.01	6.0 or later	Does not boot	Unsupported
256	v6.00.00	Earlier than 6.0	Boots	Unsupported
256	v6.00.00	6.0 or later	Boots	Supported