Re: Problem putting PIX OS 6.0.1&16Meg ISA Flash Card on a PIX-520

["Christopher J. Wargaski" <cjw () rmsbus com>]

Hey Ray--

> Chris I tried just inserting the 16 Meg ISA card and booting the PIX.  I 
> was able to hear the BIOS beep codes as usual, but was unable to get any 
> console at all.  I know my Hyperterm settings are correct as I'm able to 
> get in just fine with the 2 Meg ISA card in the PIX.  I thought there 
> should be a PIX OS on the card, or at least I read it came with one.  But 
> when I wasn't able to get any console up at all, I figured I must be wrong.


> Yes at first I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.  But now I'm 
> thinking I may have gotten a faulty card.

        I concur.


> Ok I have a previously licensed copy of PIX OS 5.1.2.  Will I be able to 
> use this old Key for 6.0.1.  I was under the impression that I would be 
> able to input the Key off of my old 5.1.2 PIX OS to use as an activation 
> code to do the same thing for 6.0.1.  For the VPN I thought I saw where 
> you could email them and request a new DES key.
>
> If I'm not able to use the old key's can I request a new one from Cisco or 
> will I need SmartNet, or some other high priced account/contract?

        You need a new activation key to enable use of Ethernet cards 3 
and 4, plus any VPN capabilities, and I believe that you need SmartNet
to obtain the key. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

                                                        cjw


Christopher J. Wargaski
RMS Information Technology Integrators
cjw () rmsbus com
(847) 215-1661 x223

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