Cisco Expressway CE1000 Appliance User manual

Cisco Expressway
CE1000 Appliance
Installation Guide
X8.2 or later
December 2014

Contents
Introduction 3
About this document 3
About the Cisco Expressway appliance 3
Related documents 4
Training 4
Glossary 4
Preparing to install 5
Environmental and power specifications 5
Unpacking the unit and preparing the installation 5
Locating serial numbers 5
Installing 6
Installing the unit in a rack 6
Inserting the SFPs 6
Connecting and powering on the unit 6
Configuring 7
Connecting to the Cisco Expressway 7
Connecting via the serial port 8
Connecting via the KVM port 9
Configuring the Cisco Expressway 9
Using the web interface 10
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 10
Changing the admin account password 10
Changing the root account password 11
Changing other system settings 11
Checking for updates and upgrading 11
Troubleshooting 12
Locating LEDs and components 12
Specific issues 13
Document revision history 14
Notices 15
Technical support 15
Accessibility notice 15
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Introduction
About this document
This document describes how to install a Cisco Expressway CE1000 appliance into your video network. It
contains information on:
nPreparing the installation
nInstalling the hardware
nPerforming initial configuration
nTroubleshooting the installation
The Cisco Expressway appliance is based on the UCSC220 M3L. For more detailed information on installing
this appliance see Cisco UCS C220 Server Installation and Service Guide.
About the Cisco Expressway appliance
The Cisco Expressway appliance described in this document is a CE1000, which is based on a UCSC220
M3L.
The appliance supports Cisco Expressway version X8.1.1 or later.
Note: you must install the 10 Gb fiber SFPs to take advantage of the unit's performance and scalability
capabilities, otherwise it will not support more than 150 traversal calls. This is the case even if the option key
for additional traversal calls has been installed.
The following table lists the components for the appliance:
Item Part Quantity
Chassis UCSC-C220-M3L 1
Processor UCS-CPU-E5-2643 (3.30 GHz / 4 Core - Hyper threaded) 2
RAM UCS-MR-1X082RY-A(8 GB) 4
Hard Disk UCS-HDD1TI2F212 (1TB NL SAS Disk LFF) 2
RAID Card UCS-RAID9271-8I (Generation 3 RAID card)
Note: the appliance is configured with RAID1 (mirror)
1
NIC N2XX-AIPCI01 (Intel X520 Dual Port 1/10 Gb SFP+ Adapter) 1
EXP-10GSFP-SR= (10 Gb SRFiber SFP) 2
EXP-1GSFP-T= (1 Gb Copper SFP) 2
PSU UCSC-PSU-650 W & Power cable 2
TPM UCSX-TPM1-001 (Trusted Platform Module) 1
Miscellaneous UCSC-BBLKD-L(HDD filler panel) 2
UCSC-HS-C220M3 (Heat Sink) 2
UCSC-RAIL1 (Rail Kit) 1
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The following components are field replaceable:
nHard disks
nPSUs
n1 Gb and 10 Gb SFP modules
To initiate a Return MaterialAuthorization (RMA) go to http://www.cisco.com/web/ordering/cs_
info/or3/o32/Return_a_Product/WebReturns/product_Online_web_returns.html.
Related documents
nCisco Expressway Administrator Guide - describes how to maintain and operate the Cisco Expressway
software.
nCisco Expressway Cluster Creation and Maintenance Deployment Guide - describes how to create and
maintain a cluster of Cisco Expressways.
Training
Training is available online and at our training locations. For more information on all the training we provide
and where our training offices are located, visit www.cisco.com/go/telepresencetraining
Glossary
A glossary of TelePresence terms is available at: https://tp-tools-web01.cisco.com/start/glossary/
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Preparing to install
Environmental and power specifications
To view environmental and power specifications for the appliance server see
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/spec.html.
Unpacking the unit and preparing the installation
See http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/install.html for information
on:
nUnpacking and inspecting the server
Note that the CE1000 is shipped with 2 x 10 Gb fiber SFPs and 2 x 1 Gb copper SFPs.
nInstallation guidelines
nRack requirements
nEquipment requirements
nSlide rail adjustment range
Locating serial numbers
The Cisco Expressway appliance displays two serial numbers:
nUCSserial number:
lhas the format FCHxxxxxxxx
lis displayed on the physical hardware and in the CIMCweb interface
nApplication/Software serial number:
lhas the format 52XNNNNN, where X is a letter and N are numbers
lis displayed in the Cisco Expressway web interface, console and SSH session
lmust be supplied to obtain release and option keys
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Installing
Installing the unit in a rack
See http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/install.html#wp1341126
for information on how to install the unit in a rack.
Inserting the SFPs
The CE1000 unit is shipped with two 10 Gb fiber small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers and two 1
Gb copper SFPs. When inserting the SFPs into the unit, note that you cannot mix the type of SFP. Either
insert two 10 Gb fiber SFPs or two 1 Gb copper SFPs.
The SFPs do not auto-negotiate the speed, therefore ensure that the SFPs are connected to a switch at the
correct speed (1 Gb if connecting to the copper SFPs or 10 Gb if connecting to the fiber SFPs)
Note: you must install the 10 Gb fiber SFPs to take advantage of the unit's performance and scalability
capabilities, otherwise it will not support more than 150 traversal calls. This is the case even if the option key
for additional traversal calls has been installed.
Connecting and powering on the unit
Attach a power cord to each power supply in your server, and then attach the power cord to a grounded AC
power outlet. See http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_
computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/spec.html#wp1070378 for power specifications.
The power button of the unit is located in the top left-hand corner of the front panel.
If this is the first time that the power switch has been turned on after connecting the power cable, the system
will perform a Self Test and the unit will automatically restart.This is expected behavior. The system will be
operational after it has booted up a second time. The first boot will take approximately 2 minutes.
To verify the power status look at the Power Status LED (see Figure 3: Front view of the Cisco Expressway
unit. [p.12]):
nOff—There is no AC power present in the server.
nAmber—The server is in standby power mode. Power is supplied only to the CIMC and some motherboard
functions.
nGreen—The server is in main power mode. Power is supplied to all server components.
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Configuring
Before you can use the Cisco Expressway, you must configure its IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, subnet mask
and default gateway. Consult your network administrator for information on which addresses to use. Note
that the Cisco Expressway must use a static IP address.
This section describes how to connect to the Cisco Expressway and perform the initial configuration.
Connecting to the Cisco Expressway
Before you can use the Cisco Expressway, you must configure its IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, subnet mask
and default gateway. Consult your network administrator for information on which addresses to use. Note
that the Cisco Expressway must use a static IP address.
Note: an additional IPaddress is required if the CIMC(Cisco Integrated Management Controller) tool is used.
It can be a static IP address or assigned via DHCP.
This initial configuration can be done:
nby connecting from a PC to the Cisco Expressway using a serial cable (see Connecting via the serial port
[p.8] followed by Configuring the Cisco Expressway [p.9]).
nby connecting a monitor and keyboard directly into the unit (see Connecting via the KVM port [p.9] followed
by Configuring the Cisco Expressway [p.9]).
nif your network is set up to allow it, by connecting using a web browser to the default IP address of
192.168.0.100 (see Using the web interface [p.10]).
Figure 1: Rear panel showing ports.
The rear panel ports are:
1 VGAport
2 Serial port
3 Dedicated management port (can be used for CIMCin the
future)
4 LAN 1 (left-hand SFPport)
5 LAN 2 (right-hand SFPport)
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6 LAN3 (not currently used)
7 LAN4 (not currently used)
8 USB port
9 USBport
Figure 2: Front panel showing KVM connector.
The front panel port is:
1 KVMconnector
Connecting via the serial port
To connect to the Cisco Expressway via the serial port:
1. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN 1 port on the rear of the unit to your network.
The LAN 1 port is the left-hand port of the dual port adapter on the rear panel of the unit (shown in Figure 1:
Rear panel showing ports. [p.7]).
2. Connect a serial cable from the serial port on the rear of the unit to the serial port on a PC (see Figure 1:
Rear panel showing ports. [p.7]).
The serial cable used must be a cross-over cable. The pin assignment for the serial cable is:
Male RJ45 pin Female DB9 pin
1 8
2 6
3 TXD 2
4 GND 5
5 GND 5
6 RXD 3
7 4
8 7
Note:if there is no DB9 port on your PC, a DB9 to USBserial port adapter is required.
3. Start a terminal emulator program (for example PuTTY) on the PC and configure it to use the PC’s serial
port as follows:
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lbaud rate: 115200 bits per second
ldata bits: 8
lparity: none
lstop bits: 1
lflow control (hardware and software): none
Note: do not leave a terminal emulator session open after it is no longer in use. An open session may
cause issues during a system restart.
Connecting via the KVM port
1. Connect the Ethernet LAN cable from the LAN 1 port on the rear of the unit to your network.
The LAN 1 port is the left-hand port of the dual port adapter (shown in Figure 1: Rear panel showing ports.
[p.7]).
2. Either:
lconnect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor via a KVMadaptor to the KVM connector on the front panel
(see Figure 2: Front panel showing KVM connector. [p.8]), or
lconnect a USBkeyboard to the USBport and a VGA monitor to the VGAport on the rear panel (see
Configuring [p.7]).
Configuring the Cisco Expressway
When you have connected to the Cisco Expressway and powered up the system, perform the following
steps for the initial configuration:
1. If the system has just booted up, the terminal emulator program on the PC will display the Cisco
Expressway’s startup information. After approximately four minutes you will get the login prompt.
If the Cisco Expressway was already on when you connected the serial cable, press Enter to get the
login prompt.
The login prompt is
cisco login:
2. Enter the username admin and press Enter.
You will get the password prompt:
Password:
3. Enter the default password of TANDBERG and press Enter.
You will get the install wizard prompt:
Run install wizard [n]:
4. Type yand press Enter.
5. Follow the prompts given by the install wizard to specify the following:
lthe password you want to use for your admin account
Note: for security reasons you are advised to change the password from the default of TANDBERG.
lwhether you want to use IPv4, IPv6 or Both
lthe LAN 1 IP address of the Cisco Expressway
lthe LAN 1 IPv4 subnet mask of the Cisco Expressway (if you have selected IPv4)
lthe IP default gateway of the Cisco Expressway
lthe Ethernet speed
Note: use the default value of Auto, but ensure that the SFP is connected to a switch at the correct
speed (1 Gb if connecting to the copper SFPs or 10 Gb if connecting to the fiber SFPs).
lwhether you want to use SSH to administer the Cisco Expressway
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6. After the wizard is finished the following message will appear:
Setting other settings...OK.
The system must be restarted for new
settings to take effect..
And you will get a restart prompt:
Restart Now?
Type yand press Enter.
7. After it has rebooted, the Cisco Expressway is ready to use. You can access the Cisco Expressway's
web interface via the IP address assigned to the LAN 1 Ethernet port.
Note: for security reasons you are advised to change the password for the default admin account (if you
have not already done so) and the root account from the default of TANDBERG.
Using the web interface
To use the web interface:
1. Open a browser window and in the address line type either:
lthe IP address of the Cisco Expressway
lthe FQDN of the Cisco Expressway
The Login page will appear.
2. Select Administrator Login.
3. Enter a valid administrator username and password and select Login.
You will be presented with the Overview page.
See the online help or CiscoExpressway Administrator Guide for information on the configuration options
available for each page of the Cisco Expressway web interface.
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
The command line interface is available over SSH and through the serial port by default.
To use the command line interface:
1. Start an SSH session.
2. Enter the IP address or FQDN of the Cisco Expressway.
3. Login with a username of admin and your system password.
You will see a welcome message.
For a full list of CLIcommands available on the Cisco Expressway, see Cisco Expressway Administrator
Guide.
Changing the admin account password
To change the password for the admin account using the web interface:
1. Go to Users > Administrator accounts. You are taken to the Administrator accounts page.
2. Click on View/Edit for the admin name.
3. In the Password and Confirm password fields, enter the new password, and click Save.
The Password strength box will indicate how secure your chosen password is.
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