ASIC
From Cisco Clue
A short listing of some ASICs used on Cisco platforms.
| ASIC | Name | Description | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| COIL | 12 port Gigabit interface | Typically deployed with a COIL behind each interface of PINNACLE | |
| SUPERMAN | EARL L2 Engine | ||
| TYCHO | EARL L3 Engine | ||
| DHANUSH | |||
| HYPERION | |||
| JANUS | |||
| ASTRO | 8 port 10/100 controller stub ASIC | ||
| NiCER | 4 port 1000 controller stub ASIC | ||
| LEMANS | 8 port 10/100/1000 controller stub ASIC | ||
| METRO_ARGUS | Metropolis Argos | ||
| PINNACLE | Pinnacle | 4 port Gigabit interface | Common on supervisors bus-based service modules |
| MEDUSA | |||
| REVATI | ? 8 port gigabit (6 on WS6548-GE-TX) ? | ||
| ROHINI | |||
| R2D2 | |||
| SSA | Super Santa Anna | ||
| SSO | |||
| VISHAKHA | 8 port Gigabit | WS-X6148A-GE-TX uses 6, all connected to DHANUSH |
References
Understanding and Troubleshooting Astro/Lemans/NiceR Timeouts on Catalyst 4000/4500 Series Switches
