Cisco SCE 2000 4/8xFE User manual

Quick StartGuide
1 Documentation and Resources
2 Prepare for Installation
3 Rack-Mount the SCE 2000
4 Connect the Power Supply Units
5 Connect the Management Interfaces and Perform Initial System Configuration
6 Cable the Line Ports
7 Completing the Installation
8 Installing a Cascaded System
9 Troubleshoot Startup Problems
10 Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco SCE 2000 4/8xFE Quick Start Guide
Version 3.0.5
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1 Documentation and Resources
Documentation for the SCE 2000 platform is online and orderable. For detailed hardware installation instructions, refer to
the online Cisco SCE 2000 4/8xFE Installation and Configuration Guide.
Obtaining Documentation
The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.
World Wide Web
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
•http://www.cisco.com
•http://www-china.cisco.com
•http://www-europe.cisco.com
Documentation CD-ROM
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Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM
package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription.
Ordering Documentation
Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:
•Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation from the networking Products
MarketPlace:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/order/order_root.pl
•Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/marketplace/welcome.pl
•Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order documentation through a local account representative by calling Cisco
corporate headquarters (California, USA) at 408 526-7208 or, in North America, by calling 800 553-NETS(6387).

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2 Prepare for Installation
This section contains warnings, information about tools and parts, site preparation information, and information for
workbench or tabletop installation and rack-mount installation.
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any
equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the translated safety
warnings that accompanied this device.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.
Warning Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is where access can only be
gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
Warning Voltage is present on the backplane when the system is operating. To reduce risk of an electric shock, keep hands
and fingers out of the power supply bays and backplane areas.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Before beginning the installation of the SCE 2000, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco
Service Control Engine document.
Site Preparation and Unpacking
•Lift the SCE 2000 platform safely out of the packing container.
•Ensure the power service at the site is suitable for the SCE 2000 platform.
•Check the packing slip to ensure that all the proper components are present.

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•Locate and have accessible the Site Log for recording information about this installation.
Tools and Parts
Use the following list of tools and parts as a checklist for preparing for installing the SCE 2000 platform:
•Appropriate cables to connect the SCE 2000 to the network and console terminal
•Tape measure (optional)
•Level (optional)
•Number 1 Phillips screwdriver
•Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
•1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver
•1/4-inch hex wrench
•Grounding kit (shipped with SCE 2000)
•12 AWG or 2.5 mm copper installation wire with hex or loop connectors for DC power leads (DC power only)
Ring terminals must be UL approved and suitable for 12 AWG wire.
•AC power cords (AC power only, shipped with SCE 2000)
•Rack-mounting kit (shipped with SCE 2000)
•Spare screws for changing bracket position
Prepare for Rack-Mount Installation
Before you begin the rack-mounting tasks, determine the type of rack—four-post or two-post—that you will be using.
Workbench or Tabletop Installation
Figure 1: Installing the System on a Flat Surface
For a workbench or tabletop installation, verify the following before installing the SCE 2000 platform:
•The SCE 2000 platform is off the floor and has adequate ventilation.
•An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for the SCE 2000 platform.
•The SCE 2000 platform has at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance at each side and at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) of
clearance at the rear to allow proper air flow.

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Step 1 Remove the adhesive strips from the four rubber feet and affix the feet onto the four marked locations on the
bottom panel of the unit.
Step 2 Place the SCE 2000 platform on the tabletop or workbench.

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3 Rack-Mount the SCE 2000
This section provides information for rack-mounting the SCE 2000 platform.
There are two standard types of equipment racks, and the appropriate brackets for each are provided in the enclosed kit.
•19” rack with front rack posts — the mounting kit includes two mounting brackets as illustrated below:
•19” rack with front and back rack posts — in addition to the mounting brackets illustrated below, the mounting kit
includes two crossrail supports that the unit slides onto.
The SCE 2000 mounts to the two front rack posts with brackets that attach to the front of the SCE 2000 The inside width
between the two posts or mounting strips (left and right) must be at least 17.3 inches (44 cm).
Note Remember to leave a two-inch (5 cm) clearance on both sides of the SCE 2000 and at the rear for adequate airflow for the
inlet and exhaust vents.
Attach the Brackets to the SCE 2000
Before installing the SCE 2000 in the rack, you must first install an appropriate rack-mount bracket on each side of the
front of the SCE 2000, as illustrated in the following figures.
Figure 2: Attaching the Mounting Brackets (4-post)

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Figure 3: Attaching the Mounting Brackets (2-post)
To install the rack-mount brackets on the SCE 2000 chassis, complete the following steps:
Before installing the SCE 2000 in the rack, you must first install a rack-mount bracket on each side of the front of the
SCE 2000.
Step 1 Align the rack-mount bracket to the side of the SCE 2000. Choose the proper bracket for your installation (2-
post rack or 4-post rack) as illustrated in Rack-Mount the SCE 2000 (on page 7).
Step 2 Insert and tighten three screws.
Step 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the SCE 2000.
If mounting the SCE 2000 in a rack with only two posts, skip to Mounting the System to a Rack.
If mounting the SCE 2000 in a rack with four posts, proceed to the next step to attach the crossrail supports to the rack.
Installing the Crossrail Supports (Four-post rack only)
This section provides information for assembling the crossrail supports and attaching them to the rack.
When mounting in a rack with four posts (front and back) the two crossrail supports are mounted one on each side of the
rack. The SCE 2000 then slides into these crossrails, which support the weight of the unit.
Assemble the Crossrail Supports
Figure 4: Assembling the Slider Brackets
Assemble the two crossrail supports. Use three screws for each crossrail assembly.
Make sure that they are oriented so that both crossrails will support the SCE 2000 when they are attached to the rack.

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Attach the Crossrail Supportsto the Rack
Figure 5: Attaching the Crossrails to the Rack
Step 1 Align the crossrail supports with the side of the rack, parallel to the floor.
Step 2 Insert and tighten two screws to the front posts or mounting strips of the rack
Step 3 Insert and tighten two screws to the Back posts of the rack.
Step 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the rack, keeping the brackets flush against the posts and parallel to the
supporting bracket on first side of the rack.
Mount the System to the Rack
When the appropriate mounting brackets are securely installed, the SCE 2000 can be installed into the rack.
Figure 6: Sliding the SCE Platform into the Rack
Step 1 Make sure that the rack brakes are locked or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Step 2 Position the SCE 2000 so that the front end is closest to you, and lift it carefully to place it into the rack. To
prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.

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Step 3 Slide the SCE 2000 into the rack, pushing it back until the brackets (installed at the front of the SCE 2000) meet
the mounting strips or posts on both sides of the rack.
A rack with both front and back posts will have the crossrail supports installed. Slide the SCE 2000 onto these crossrails
and push it all the way back.
Step 4 While keeping the brackets flush against the posts or mounting strips, align the holes in the brackets with the
holes on the rack or mounting strip.
Figure 7: Securing the SCE Platform to the Rack
Step 5 For each bracket, insert and tighten two appropriate screws to the rack.
Note Since the brackets support the weight of the entire SCE 2000 chassis, be sure to use all four screws to fasten the two rack-
mount brackets to the rack posts.

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4 Connect the Power Supply Units
This section provides information for grounding the SCE 2000 platform and connecting theAC or DC power supply
units.
Connect the Chassis Ground
Figure 8: Grounding the Unit (AC)
Figure 9: Grounding the Unit (DC)
A Grounding kit is provided with each SCE 2000. Use this Grounding kit to properly ground the SCE 2000 chassis.
Warning When installing the unit, the chassis ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
Step 1 On the rear panel of the SCE 2000, locate the chassis grounding connector (refer to the appropriate figure for an
AC- or DC-powered SCE 2000 above).

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Step 2 Attach the grounding cable (green and yellow colored cable), firmly fastening the (enclosed) hex nuts and spring
washers with a #¼” hex wrench (refer to the appropriate figure for an AC- or DC-powered SCE 2000 above).
The other side of the grounding cable must be connected to the site equivalent of the AC earth.
Connect the Power
The following sections describe how to reconnect the AC or DC power:
•Connect the DC-Input Power Supply Unit (on page 12)
•Connect the AC-Input Power Supply Unit (on page 13)
ConnecttheDC-Input Power SupplyUnit
Figure 10: Connecting the DC Power
Warning Before completing any of the following steps, and to prevent short-circuit or shock hazards, ensure that power is
removed from the DC circuit. To ensure that all power to the power supply unit is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on
the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch
handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF position.
Note that the power to the relevant power supply unit should be off, not necessarily all power to the SCE 2000
platform. One DC-input power supply can be running when the other power supply is being removed or replaced.
Warning Wiring should be done by a professional in accordance with state and local electrical codes.
Step 1 Ensure that the DC power line input leads are disconnected from the power source.
Step 2 Using the number 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the protective plate from the terminal block.

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Step 3 Insert one receptacle screw into the hex or loop connector on one power line input, insert the screw with the
connector into the corresponding lead receptacle and tighten the receptacle screw using the number 2 Phillips.
Repeat for the remaining power line input lead.
Note The color coding of the DC-input power supply leads depends on the color coding of the DC power source at your site.
Make certain the lead color coding you choose for the DC-input power supply matches lead color coding used at the DC
power source.
Note Use 12 AWG (2.5 mm) copper wire only with hex or loop connectors. Ring terminals must be UL approved and suitable for
12 AWG wire.
Step 4 Using the number 2 Phillips screwdriver, securely fasten the protective plate to the terminal block.
Step 5 Connect the DC power line input leads to the DC power source through a fast 10A circuit breaker.
Step 6 Turn the on/off switch to the on position.
Step 7 Look at the IN and OK LEDs on the power supply unit and the corresponding Power LED on the front panel. If
the DC-input power supply unit is operating properly, these LEDs will be glowing green.
Step 8 Ensure that the power supply is properly aligned and the installation screw is tightened.
This completes the steps for reconnecting the DC-input power supply to the SCE 2000 platform.
ConnecttheAC-InputPowerSupplyUnit
Figure 11: Connecting the AC Power
Step 1 Plug the AC-input power cable into the AC-input power receptacle on the AC-input power supply
Note ForAC-input power, we recommend powering the SCE 2000 platform from a 120 VAC, 15A receptacle U.S. (240 VAC,
10A international) at the power source.
15 A branch circuit protection is recommended.
Step 2 Plug the AC power supply cable into the AC power source.
Step 3 Turn the on/off switch to the on position.

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Step 4 Look at the IN and OK LEDs on the power supply unit and the corresponding Power LED on the front panel. If
the AC-input power supply unit is operating properly, these LEDs will be glowing green.
Step 5 Ensure that the power supply is properly aligned and the installation screw is tightened.

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5 Connect the Management Interfaces and Perform Initial System
Configuration
This section explains how to connect the SCE 2000 platform to a local console and perform the initial system
configuration via the setup wizard that runs automatically.
Additionally, this section contains instructions for cabling the Fast Ethernet Management interface.
Note When installing a cascaded system, it is extremely important to follow the sequence of procedures outlined in the section
Installing a Cascaded System (on page 50).
Connect the Local Console
Figure 12: Connecting to the Local Console
You must first connect the unit to a local console and configure the initial settings for the SCE 2000 to support remote
management. When the initial connection is established, the setup utility will run automatically, prompting you to perform
the initial system configuration.
Make sure that the terminal configuration is as follows:
•9600 baud
•8 data bits
•No Parity
•1 stop bits
•No flow control
The above SCE 2000 port parameters are fixed and are not configurable.
Step 1 Plug the RS-232 serial cable provided with the SCE 2000 into the CON port on the front panel of the SCE 2000.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the serial cable (with an attached DB-9 connector) to the VT100 compatible local
(serial) terminal.
Step 3 At the console. press Enter several times until the Cisco logo appears on the local terminal and the setup
configuration dialog is entered.

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--- System Configuration Dialog ---
At any point you may enter a question mark ‘?’ followed by ‘Enter’ for help.
Use ctrl-C to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Use ctrl-Z to jump to the end of the configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets ‘[]’.
Would you like to continue with the System Configuration Dialog? [yes/no]: y
Step 4 Type y and press Enter.
The system configuration dialog begins.
Initial System Configuration
Upon initial connection to the local terminal, as described above, the system configuration wizard automatically runs to
guide the user through the entire setup process. The wizard prompts for all necessary parameters, displaying default
values, where applicable. You may accept the default values or define other values.
With the exception of the time settings, which take effect immediately when entered, the new configuration is applied and
saved only at the end of the dialog when approved by the user. Therefore, if the setup dialog is aborted, no change takes
place in the configuration, other than time settings (if entered).
When the dialog is complete, you may review the new configuration before applying it. The system displays the
configuration, including parameters that were not changed. The system also displays any errors that are detected in the
configuration. When the configuration is satisfactory, you may apply and save the new configuration.
The following table lists all the parameters included in the initial configuration. It is recommended that you obtain values
for any parameters that you will configure at this time before beginning the setup.
Note For further information regarding any configuration step or specific parameter, refer to the relevant section in the Cisco
Service Control Engine (SCE) Software Configuration Guide.
SetupCommand Parameters
Table 5-1 Setup Command Parameters
Parameter Definition
IP address IP address of the SCE 2000.
subnet mask Subnet mask of the SCE 2000.
default gateway Default gateway.
hostname Character string used to identify the SCE 2000. Maximum 20 characters.
admin password Admin level password.
Character string from 4-100 characters beginning with an alpha character.

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Parameter Definition
root password Root level password.
Character string from 4-100 characters beginning with an alpha character.
password encryption
status Enable or disable password encryption?
Time Settings
time zone name and
offset Standard time zone abbreviation and minutes offset from UTC.
local time and date Current local time and date. Use the format:
00:00:00 1 January 2002
SNTP Configuration
broadcast client status Set the status of the SNTP broadcast client.
If enabled, the SCE will synchronize its local time with updates received
from SNTP broadcast servers.
unicast query interval Interval in seconds between unicast requests for update (64 – 1024)
unicast server IP address IP address of the SNTP unicast server.
DNS Configuration
DNS lookup status Enable or disable IP DNS-based hostname translation.
default domain name Default domain name to be used for completing unqualified host names
IP address IP address of domain name server. ( maximum of 3 servers)
RDR Formatter Destination Configuration
IP address IP address of the RDR-formatter destination
TCP port number TCP port number of the RDR-formatter destination
Access Control Lists
Access Control List
number How many ACLs will be necessary? What IP addresses will be permitted/denied access for each management interface? You may want
ACLs for the following:
•Any IP access
•Telnet access
•SNMP GET access
•SNMP SET access
list entries (maximum 20
per list) IP address, and whether permitted or denied access.
IP access ACL ID number of the ACL controlling IP access.
telnet ACL ID number of the ACL controlling telnet access.
SNMP Configuration
SNMP agent status Enable or disable SNMP management.

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Parameter Definition
GET community names Community strings to allow GET access and associated ACLs (maximum
20).
SET community names Community strings to allow SET access and associated ACLs (maximum
20).
trap managers (maximum
20) Trap manager IP address, community string, and SNMP version.
Authentication Failure
trap status Sets the status of the Authentication Failure traps.
enterprise traps status Sets the status of the enterprise traps.
system administrator Name of the system administrator.
Topology Configuration
connection mode Is the SCE 2000 installed using inline topology or receive-only topology
using an external switch?
type of deployment Is this a cascade topology, with two SCE 2000s connected via the cascade
ports? Or is this a single platform topology?
physically connected link
(cascade topology only)
In a cascade deployment this parameter sets the index for the link that this
SCE 2000 is deployed on. The options for SCE 2000 are link-0 or link-1.
In a single-SCE 2000 Platform deployment this parameter is not relevant
since one SCE 2000 is deployed on both links. In this case the link
connected to port1-port2 is by default link-0 and the link connected to
port3-port4 is be default link-1.
priority
(cascade topology only)
If this is a cascaded topology, is this SCE 2000 the primary or secondary
SCE 2000?
on-failure behavior
(inline connection mode
only)
If this SCE 2000 is deployed inline, should the failure behavior be bypass
or cutoff of the link?
Admin status of the SCE
2000 after abnormal boot After a reboot due to a failure, should the SCE 2000 remain in a Failure status or move to operational status provided no other problem was
detected?
Following are some general instructions regarding the setup dialog:
•All default values appear in square brackets [default].
If no value appears in the brackets [], or more than one option appears [yes/no], then this parameter does not have a
default value.
•To accept the default value, press Enter.
•If you need more information about any parameter, type ?and press Enter.
A help message will appear describing the expected format of the parameter and any other requirements.
•To jump to the end of the setup dialog at any point, accepting all remaining default values, press ^z.

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•In certain cases, there will be two or more logically related parameters within a menu. In these situations, it is not
permitted to jump to the end of the setup dialog until all related parameters are configured. If you try to jump to the
end of the setup dialog, the following message will appear: “Sorry, Skipping is not allowed at this
stage.”
•Certain groups of related parameters, such as time, date, and SNTP settings, form sub-dialogs or menus within the
setup dialog. You may skip an entire menu, thereby accepting all default values for the parameters within the menu.
Each group of related parameters is prefaced by a question, asking whether you want to enter the menu. To skip the
menu, answer no (“n”) to the question.
EXAMPLE:
Would you like to enter the SNMP configuration menu? n
•To abort the setup dialog at any point without making any configuration changes, press ^c. All changes already
entered will be lost, with the exception of time settings.
Step1: ConfiguringInitial Settings
Verify the following initial settings for the SCE 2000:
•IP address
•Subnet mask
•Default gateway
All values are Internet addresses of the form ‘X.X.X.X’, where each letter corresponds to a decimal number between 0 and
255.
To configure the initial settings, complete the following steps:
Step 1 The current IP address is displayed.
•To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
•To change the value, type the desired value in the format “x.x.x.x” and press Enter.
Step 2 The current subnet mask is displayed.
•To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
•To change the value, type the desired value in the format “x.x.x.x” and press Enter.
Step 3 The current IP address of the default gateway is displayed.
•To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
•To change the value, type the desired value in the format “x.x.x.x” and press Enter.

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EXAMPLE:
The following example displays a typical configuration of the IP address (10.1.5.109), subnet mask (255.255.0.0), and
default gateway (10.1.1.3).
Since the IP address and the subnet mask are related, when the IP address is changed, there is no longer a default value of
the subnet mask, and it must be entered explicitly.
Enter IP address [10.1.1.201]:10.1.5.109
Enter IP subnet mask:255.255.0.0
Enter IP address of default gateway [10.1.1.3]:
Step2: Configuring theHostname
The hostname is used to identify the SCE 2000. It appears as part of the CLI prompt and is also returned as the value of
the MIB-II object sysName.
The maximum length is 20 characters.
The default hostname is SCE 2000.
To configure the hostname, complete the following steps:
The current hostname is displayed.
•To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
•To change the value, type any desired character string and press Enter.
Enter hostname [SCE 2000]:
Step3: Setting the Passwords
Configure the passwords as follows:
•Set the password for each authorization level (User, Admin, Root).
•Enable/disable password encryption. When password encryption is enabled, it encrypts the previously entered
passwords.
Note Passwords are needed for all authorization levels in order to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the SCE 2000.
Admin level should be used by the network administrator. Root level is for use by Cisco technician.
Passwords must meet the following criteria:
•Minimum length — 4 characters
•Maximum length — 100 characters
•Begin with an alpha character
•May contain only printable characters