- 1. Documentation and Resources
- 2. Prepare for Installation
- 3. Rack-Mount the SCE 1000
- 4. Connect the Power Supply Units
- 5. Connect the Management Interfaces and Perform Initial System Configuration
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- Connect the Local Console
- Initial System Configuration
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- Setup Command Parameters
- Step 1: Configuring Initial Settings
- Step 2: Configuring the Hostname
- Step 3: Setting the Passwords
- Step 4: Configuring Time Settings
- Step 5: Configuring the DNS Settings
- Step 6: Configuring the RDR Formatter Destination
- Step 7: Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Step 8: Configuring SNMP
- Step 9: Configuring the Topology-Dependent Parameters
- Step 10: Completing and Saving the Configuration
- Connect the Management Interface
- 6. Cable the Line Ports
- 7. Completing the Installation
- 8. Troubleshoot Startup Problems
- 9. Obtaining Technical Assistance
Documentation for the SCE 1000 platform is online and orderable. For detailed hardware installation instructions, refer to the online SCE 1000 Installation and Configuration Guide.
The following sections provide sources for obtaining documentation from Cisco Systems.
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following sites:
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package that ships with your product. The 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.
Cisco documentation is available in the following ways:
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Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation from the networking Products MarketPlace:
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Registered Cisco.com users can order the Documentation CD-ROM through the online Subscription Store:
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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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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 1000, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Service Control Engine document.
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Lift the SCE 1000 platform safely out of the packing container.
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Ensure the power service at the site is suitable for the SCE 1000 platform.
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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.
Use the following list of tools and parts as a checklist for preparing for installing the SCE 1000 platform:
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Appropriate cables to connect the SCE 1000 to the network and console terminal
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Tape measure (optional)
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Level (optional)
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Number 1 Phillips screwdriver
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Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
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1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver
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1/4-inch hex wrench
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Grounding kit (shipped with SCE 1000)
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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.
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AC power cords (AC power only, shipped with SCE 1000)
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Rack-mounting kit (shipped with SCE 1000)
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Spare screws for changing bracket position
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Before you begin the rack-mounting tasks, determine the type of rack—four-post or two-post—that you will be using.
For a workbench or tabletop installation, verify the following before installing the SCE 1000 platform:
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The SCE 1000 platform is off the floor and has adequate ventilation.
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An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for the SCE 1000 platform.
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The SCE 1000 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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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.
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Place the SCE 1000 platform on the tabletop or workbench.
This section provides information for rack-mounting the SCE 1000 platform.
There are two standard types of equipment racks, and the appropriate brackets for each are provided in the enclosed kit.
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19” rack with front rack posts — the mounting kit includes two mounting brackets as illustrated below:

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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 1000 mounts to the two front rack posts with brackets that attach to the front of the SCE 1000 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 1000 and at the rear for adequate airflow for the inlet and exhaust vents.
Before installing the SCE 1000 in the rack, you must first install an appropriate rack-mount bracket on each side of the front of the SCE 1000, as illustrated in the following figures.
To install the rack-mount brackets on the SCE 1000 chassis, complete the following steps:
Before installing the SCE 1000 in the rack, you must first install a rack-mount bracket on each side of the front of the SCE 1000.
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Align the rack-mount bracket to the side of the SCE 1000. Choose the proper bracket for your installation (2-post rack or 4-post rack) as illustrated in Rack-Mount the SCE 1000.
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Insert and tighten three screws.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the other side of the SCE 1000.
If mounting the SCE 1000 in a rack with only two posts, skip to Mounting the System to a Rack.
If mounting the SCE 1000 in a rack with four posts, proceed to the next step to attach the crossrail supports to the rack.
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 1000 then slides into these crossrails, which support the weight of the unit.
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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 1000 when they are attached to the rack.
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Align the crossrail supports with the side of the rack, parallel to the floor.
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Insert and tighten two screws to the front posts or mounting strips of the rack
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Insert and tighten two screws to the Back posts of the rack.
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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.
When the appropriate mounting brackets are securely installed, the SCE 1000 can be installed into the rack.
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Make sure that the rack brakes are locked or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
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Position the SCE 1000 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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Slide the SCE 1000 into the rack, pushing it back until the brackets (installed at the front of the SCE 1000) 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 1000 onto these crossrails and push it all the way back.
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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.
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For each bracket, insert and tighten two appropriate screws to the rack.
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Since the brackets support the weight of the entire SCE 1000 chassis, be sure to use all four screws to fasten the two rack-mount brackets to the rack posts.
This section provides information for grounding the SCE 1000 platform and connecting the AC or DC power supply units.
A Grounding kit is provided with each SCE 1000. Use this Grounding kit to properly ground the SCE 1000 chassis.
Warning
When installing the unit, the chassis ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
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On the rear panel of the SCE 1000, locate the chassis grounding connector (refer to the appropriate figure for an AC- or DC-powered SCE 1000 above).
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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 1000 above).
The other side of the grounding cable must be connected to the site equivalent of the AC earth.
The following sections describe how to reconnect the AC or 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 1000 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.
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Ensure that the DC power line input leads are disconnected from the power source.
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Using the number 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the protective plate from the terminal block.
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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.
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Using the number 2 Phillips screwdriver, securely fasten the protective plate to the terminal block.
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Connect the DC power line input leads to the DC power source through a fast 10A circuit breaker.
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Turn the on/off switch to the on position.
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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.
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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 1000 platform.
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Plug the AC-input power cable into the AC-input power receptacle on the AC-input power supply
Note
For AC-input power, we recommend powering the SCE 1000 platform from a 120 VAC, 15A receptacle U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) at the power source.
15 A branch circuit protection is recommended.
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Plug the AC power supply cable into the AC power source.
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Turn the on/off switch to the on position.
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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.
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Ensure that the power supply is properly aligned and the installation screw is tightened.
This section explains how to connect the SCE 1000 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.
You must first connect the unit to a local console and configure the initial settings for the SCE 1000 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:
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9600 baud
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8 data bits
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No Parity
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1 stop bits
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No flow control
The above SCE 1000 port parameters are fixed and are not configurable.
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Plug the RS-232 serial cable provided with the SCE 1000 into the CON port on the front panel of the SCE 1000.
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Connect the other end of the serial cable (with an attached DB-9 connector) to the VT100 compatible local (serial) terminal.
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At the console. press Enter several times until the Cisco logo appears on the local terminal and the setup configuration dialog is entered.
--- 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 -
Type y and press Enter.
The system configuration dialog begins.
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.
Table 5.1. Setup Command Parameters
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Definition |
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IP address |
IP address of the SCE 1000. |
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subnet mask |
Subnet mask of the SCE 1000. |
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default gateway |
Default gateway. |
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hostname |
Character string used to identify the SCE 1000. Maximum 20 characters. |
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admin password |
Admin level password. Character string from 4-100 characters beginning with an alpha character. |
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root password |
Root level password. Character string from 4-100 characters beginning with an alpha character. |
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password encryption status |
Enable or disable password encryption? |
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Time Settings |
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time zone name and offset |
Standard time zone abbreviation and minutes offset from UTC. |
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local time and date |
Current local time and date. Use the format: 00:00:00 1 January 2002 |
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SNTP Configuration |
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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. |
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unicast query interval |
Interval in seconds between unicast requests for update (64 – 1024) |
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unicast server IP address |
IP address of the SNTP unicast server. |
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DNS Configuration |
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DNS lookup status |
Enable or disable IP DNS-based hostname translation. |
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default domain name |
Default domain name to be used for completing unqualified host names |
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IP address |
IP address of domain name server. ( maximum of 3 servers) |
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RDR Formatter Destination Configuration |
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IP address |
IP address of the RDR-formatter destination |
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TCP port number |
TCP port number of the RDR-formatter destination |
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Access Control Lists |
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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 :
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list entries (maximum 20 per list) |
IP address, and whether permitted or denied access. |
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IP access ACL |
ID number of the ACL controlling IP access. |
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telnet ACL |
ID number of the ACL controlling telnet access. |
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SNMP Configuration |
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SNMP agent status |
Enable or disable SNMP management. |
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GET community names |
Community strings to allow GET access and associated ACLs (maximum 20). |
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SET community names |
Community strings to allow SET access and associated ACLs (maximum 20). |
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trap managers |
Trap manager IP address, community string, and SNMP version. (maximum 20) |
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Authentication Failure trap status |
Set the status of the Authentication Failure trap. (See Traps.) |
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enterprise traps status |
Set the status of the enterprise traps. (See Traps.) |
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system administrator |
Name of the system administrator. |
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Topology Configuration |
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connection mode |
Is the SCE 1000 installed in inline topology or receive-only using an optical splitter? |
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link bypass mode on operational status |
When the SCE 1000 is operational, should it bypass traffic or not? |
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redundant SCE 1000 platform? |
Is there a redundant SCE 1000 installed as a backup? |
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link bypass mode on non-operational status |
When the SCE 1000 is not operational, should it bypass traffic or cut it off? |
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operational status of the SCE after abnormal boot |
After a reboot due to a failure, should the SCE 1000 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:
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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.
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To accept the default value, press Enter.
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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.
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To jump to theend 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: “
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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.
Verify the following initial settings for the SCE 1000:
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IP address
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Subnet mask
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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:
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The current IP address is displayed.
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To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
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To change the value, type the desired value in the format “x.x.x.x” and press Enter.
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The current subnet mask is displayed.
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To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
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To change the value, type the desired value in the format “x.x.x.x” and press Enter.
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The current IP address of the default gateway is displayed.
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To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
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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]:
The hostname is used to identify the SCE 1000. 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 1000.
Configure the passwords as follows:
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Set the password for each authorization level (User, Admin, Root).
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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 1000. Admin level should be used by the network administrator. Root level is for use by Cisco technician.
Passwords must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum length — 4 characters
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Maximum length — 100 characters
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Begin with an alpha character
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May contain only printable characters
Note
Passwords are case sensitive.
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The default password for all levels is “cisco”.
To change the passwords, complete the following steps:
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The default User password is displayed.
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To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
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To change the value, type the desired string and press Enter.
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The default Admin password is displayed.
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To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
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To change the value, type the desired string and press Enter.
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The default Root password is displayed.
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To accept the displayed value, press Enter.
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To change the value, type the desired string and press Enter.
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Configure password encryption. By default, password encryption is not enabled.
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To disable password encryption, press Enter.
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To enable password encryption, type
yand press Enter.
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Example:
Following is an example of changing all passwords. Password encryption is not enabled (default).
Enter a User password [cisco]:userinEnter an Admin password [cisco]:mng123Enter a Root password [cisco]:cistechEnable passwords encryption? [no]:
The time settings menu configures all time and date related parameters in the system. The time settings menu includes the following:
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Time zone
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Local time
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Date
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SNTP menu
You must enter the time setting menu in order to configure SNTP settings. You may choose to skip the time settings menu if you wish to accept all default values.
Note
Unlike all other settings defined in the system configuration, setting the time is done immediately and not at the end of the setup process.
To configure the time settings, complete the following steps:
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Enter the time settings menu.
Would you like to enter the Time settings menu? [no]:
y
Typeyand press Enter.
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Type the time zone abbreviation and press Enter.
Enter time zone name [UTC]:
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Type the minutes offset from UTC and press Enter.
Enter time zone minutes offset from UTC:
60
The local time and date are displayed, and you are asked whether you want to change them.The local time and date is 15:00:01 CET FRI 01 July 2002 Would you like to set a new time and date? [no]:
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If the time and date are correct, go to step5.
If the time and date are not correct, answer yes to the above question, and press Enter.
Would you like to set a new time and date? [no]:
yConfirm your response and type the new time and date. This change will take effect immediately both on the system clock and calendar; it will also set the time zone you entered. Are you sure? [yes/no]: y Enter new local time and date:14:00:01 1 July 2002Time zone was successfully set. The system clock and the calendar were successfully set. -
You are asked whether you wish to enter the SNTP configuration menu.
If you do not wish to configure the SNTP, skip the rest of this section and go to Step 5: Configuring the DNS Settings.
To enter the SNTP configuration dialog, type
y, and press EnterWould you like to enter the SNTP configuration menu? [no]:
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Configure the SNTP broadcast client. By default the SNTP broadcast client is not enabled.
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To disable the SNTP broadcast client, press Enter.
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To enable the SNTP broadcast client, type
yand press Enter.Enable SNTP broadcast client? [no]:
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Define the time interval between unicast updates.
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To accept the displayed default value, press Enter.
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To change the value, type the desired number of seconds (64 through 1024) and press Enter.
Enter time interval in seconds between unicast updates [1024]:
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You may enter an IP address for the SNTP unicast server. Type in the hostname or the IP address in the form x.x.x.x, and press Enter
Would you like to configure SNTP unicast servers? [no]:
yEnter IP address or hostname of SNTP unicast server:10.1.1.1
Example:
Following is a sample time setting dialog. In addition to setting the time zone, time and date are changed, and SNTP unicast updates are configured.
Would you like to enter the Time settings menu? [no]:yEnter time zone name [UTC]:ISREnter time zone minutes offset from UTC:120The local time and date is 15:35:23 ISR FRI July 19 2002 Would you like to set a new time and date? [no]:yThis change will take effect immediately both on the system clock and the calendar; it will also set the time zone you entered. Are you sure? [yes/no]:yEnter new local time and date:14:35:23 19 July 2002Time zone was successfully set. The system clock and the calendar were successfully set. Would you like to enter the SNTP configuration menu? [no]:yEnable SNTP broadcast client? [no]:yEnter time interval in seconds between unicast updates [900]: Would you like to configure SNTP unicast servers? [no]:yEnter IP address or hostname of SNTP unicast server:10.1.1.1
The DNS configuration menu defines the IP address of the domain name server, which is used for DNS lookup, as well as the default domain name, which is used to complete unqualified host names.
You may choose to skip the DNS configuration menu if you wish to accept all default values.
To configure DNS settings, complete the following steps:
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Enter the DNS settings menu.
Would you like to enter the DNS configuration menu? [no]:
y
Typeyand press Enter.
The DNS settings dialog begins. -
Enable or disable DNS lookup.
To enable DNS lookup, press Enter.
To disable DNS lookup, type
nand press Enter.Enable IP DNS-based hostname translation? [yes]:
If you choose to disable DNS lookup, skip the rest of this section and go to Step 6: Configuring the RDR Formatter Destination. The rest of the dialog is not presented, as it is irrelevant when DNS lookup is disabled. -
Type the default domain name to be used, and press Enter.
Note that there is no default domain name.
You may accept the default domain name or enter a new one.
Enter default domain name []:
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Type the IP address of the primary domain name server and press Enter.
Enter Primary DNS IP address:
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You may configure up to three domain servers.
Would you like to add another Name Server? [no]:
To exit the DNS settings dialog, press Enter.
To add another domain server, typeyand press Enter.
You are asked to enter the IP address of the next domain name server.Enter Secondary DNS IP address:
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When IP addresses for all servers have been entered, exit the dialog by pressing Enter.
Would you like to add another Name Server? [no]:
Example:
Following is a sample DNS configuration dialog. The default domain name is pcube.com, and the IP address of the Domain Name Server is 10.1.1.230.
Would you like to enter the DNS configuration menu? [no]:yEnable IP DNS-based hostname translation? [yes]: Enter default domain name []:pcube.comEnter Primary DNS IP address:10.1.1.230Would you like to add another Name Server? [no]:
The SCE 1000 passes Raw Data Records (RDRs) to an external collection system via the RDR-Formatter. In order for the data to reach the correct location, the IP address of the external collection system and its port number must be configured.
To configure the RDR-formatter destination, complete the following steps:
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Enter the RDR formatter configuration menu.
Would you like to enter the RDR-formatter configuration menu? [no]:
y
Typeyand press Enter.
The RDR-formatter destination dialog begins. -
Type the IP address of the RDR-formatter destination and press Enter.
Enter RDR-formatter destination’s IP address:
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Type the TCP port number of the RDR-formatter destination and press Enter.
Note that there is no default for this parameter.
Enter RDR-formatter destination’s TCP port number:
Example:
Following is a sample RDR-formatter configuration dialog, assigning the IP address and TCP port number.
Would you like to enter the RDR-formatter configuration menu? [no]:yEnter RDR-formatter destination’s IP address:10.1.1.230Enter RDR-formatter destination’s TCP port number:33000
The SCE 1000 can be configured with Access Control Lists (ACLs), which are used to permit or deny incoming connections on any of the management interfaces.
Note
ACL #0 is a pre-defined list that permits access to all IP addresses.
Configuration of access control lists is done in two stages:
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Create the access control lists.
You may create 99 ACLs with a maximum of 20 entries per list. Each entry consists of an IP address, and an indication of whether access is permitted or denied to this IP address.
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Assign the ACLs to the appropriate management interface. (See Step 9: Configuring the Topology-Dependent Parameters.)
The dialog permits you to skip the creation/editing of the ACLs and go directly to assigning ACLs to the management interfaces.
Each ACL may permit/deny access to any IP address, one or more ranges of IP addresses, or one or more individual IP address. Three entry formats are available to support these options:
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Any IP address — Type the word “any”. Any IP address will be permitted or denied access.
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Range of IP addresses — Type the beginning IP address in the desired range, then enter the wildcard bits that define the range.
This wildcard functions like a reverse mask, in that all “1” bits in the wildcard indicate the corresponding bit in the IP address should be ignored. All other bits must match the corresponding bit in the specified IP address. Refer to the table below for examples.
Each range of IP addresses can be configured to be permitted or denied access.
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Individual IP address — Type the desired IP address, then enter the wildcard bits 0.0.0.0.
Each individual IP address can be configured to be permitted or denied access.
Table 5.2. IP address/Wildcard bit examples
|
Initial IP address |
Wildcard bits |
Range |
|---|---|---|
|
10.1.1.0 |
0.0.0.255 |
10.1.1.0–10.1.1.255 |
|
10.1.1.0 |
0.0.0.63 |
10.1.1.0–10.1.1.63 |
|
10.1.1.0 |
0.0.0.0 |
10.1.1.0 (individual entry) |
The order of the entries in the list is important. The entries in the list are tested sequentially, and the action is determined by the first entry that matches the connecting IP address. Therefore, when the entry “any” appears in an Access Control List, all succeeding entries are irrelevant.
Consider two hypothetical ACLs containing the same entries in a different order.
The following list would permit access to all IP addresses, including 10.1.1.0:
permit any
deny 10.1.1.0
Note that the above list could not actually be created using the setup utility, since after the “any” entry, no other entries could be added to the list.
The following list will deny access to IP address 10.1.1.0, but permit access to all others:
deny 10.1.1.0
permit any
If no entry in the assigned Access Control List matches the connection, or if the Access Control List is empty, the default action is deny.
To create the access control lists, complete the following steps:
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Enter the Access Control Lists configuration menu.
Would you like to enter the Access lists configuration menu? [no]:
y
Typeyand press Enter.
The Access Control Lists configuration dialog begins. -
You have the option of creating or modifying Access Control Lists, or skipping this section and proceeding directly to assign the existing ACLs to the desired management interfaces.
Would you like to create new Access lists or modify existing lists? [no]:
y
If you choose not to create or edit Access Control Lists, skip to Step 9: Configuring the Topology-Dependent Parameters. -
Type the number of the Access Control List to be configured (1 through 99) and pressEnter.
Note that there is no default for this parameter.
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Begin adding entries to the selected list.
Indicate whether this entry is permitted access or denied access.
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To permit access press Enter.
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To deny access type
nand press Enter.Does this entry permit access? [yes]:
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Type the IP address to be added to this list, and press Enter.
Type “
any” and pressEnter to include any IP address in the ACL.Note that there is no default for this parameter.
Enter IP address or the word ‘any’ to denote any IP address:
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If you entered a specific IP address, enter the wildcard bits to define a range of IP addresses and pressEnter. (See Entry Formats.)
To define an individual IP address, type 0.0.0.0 and pressEnter.
There is no default for this parameter.
Enter wildcard bits:
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The maximum number of entries in an ACL is 20.
If the “any” option was used, no other IP addresses may be added to the list.
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To add more entries, type
yand press EnterWould you like to add another entry to this list? [no]:
y
Enter up to 20 entries as described in step 5 and step 6.
When all entries have been added, press Enter Would you like to add another entry to this list? [no]: -
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When all entries are added to one list, you are asked whether you would like to create another ACL. You may define up to 99 ACLs.
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To create another ACL, type
yand press EnterWould you like to configure another list? [no]:
y
Enter up to 20 IP addresses in this new ACL, as described in step 5 and step 6.
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When all ACLs have been created, press Enter.
Would you like to configure another list? [no]:
You are now prompted to assign the desired ACLs to restrict IP and Telnet access.
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Restrict IP access to the SCE 1000 by assigning the appropriate ACL.
Type the number of the ACL to be assigned to IP access and press Enter.
To accept the default ACL, press Enter.
Enter IP access-class [0]:
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Restrict Telnet access to the SCE 1000 by assigning the appropriate ACL.
Type the number of the ACL to be assigned to the Telnet interface and press Enter.
To accept the default ACL, press Enter.
Enter Telnet access-class [0]: 2
Example 1:
This example illustrates a common access control scenario. Let us assume the following:
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We want to permit every station to access the SCE platform on the management port (e.g. ping, SNMP polling etc.).
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We want to restrict Telnet access to only a few permitted stations.
We therefore need to create two access control lists:
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For general IP access — permit access to all IP addresses.
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For Telnet — permit access to the specified IP address, and deny to all others.
ACL #1 = permit any IP address. Assign to IP access.
ACL #2 = permit access to 10.1.1.0, 10.10.10.1, deny to all others. Assign to Telnet access.
Would you like to enter the Access lists configuration menu? [no]:yWould you like to create new Access lists or modify existing lists? [no]:yEnter ACL number:1Does this entry permit access? [yes]: Enter IP address or the word ‘any’ to denote any IP address:anyThis entry matches every IP address, no use in adding more entries to this list. Would you like to configure another list? [no]:yEnter ACL number:2Does this entry permit access? [yes]: Enter IP address or the word ‘any’ to denote any IP address:10.1.1.0Enter wildcard bits: 0.0.0.0Would you like to add another entry to this list? [no]:yDoes this entry permit access? [yes]: Enter IP address or the word ‘any’ to denote any IP address:10.10.10.1Enter wildcard bits: 0.0.0.0Would you like to add another entry to this list? [no]:yDoes this entry permit access? [yes]:n Enter IP address or the word ‘any’ to denote any IP address:anyThis entry matches every IP address, no use in adding more entries to this list. Would you like to configure another list? [no]: Enter IP access-class [0]:1Enter Telnet access-class [0]:2
Example 2:
This example skips the first section of the dialog (creating/modifying), and proceeds directly to assign existing ACLs.
Would you like to enter the Access lists configuration menu? [no]:yWould you like to create new Access lists or modify existing lists? [no]: Enter IP access-class [0]:10Enter Telnet access-class [0]:22
Managing the SCE 1000 is possible also via a Network Management System (NMS) that supports SNMP. By default, SNMP is disabled on the SCE 1000.
To enable SNMP management you must configure the following basic SNMP parameters:
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SNMP traps status and managers.
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Community strings (where an SNMP community string is a text string that acts like a password to permit access to the SNMP agent on the SCE 1000).
To configure SNMP parameters, complete the following steps:
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Enter the SNMP configuration menu.
Would you like to enter the SNMP configuration menu? [no]:
y
Typeyand press Enter.
The SNMP configuration dialog begins. -
Enable SNMP management.
Type
yand press Enter.Enable SNMP management? [no]: y
If you choose to disable SNMP management, skip the rest of this section and go to Step 9: Configuring the Topology-Dependent Parameters. The rest of the dialog is not presented, as it is irrelevant when SNMP management is disabled. -
Type the SNMP GET community name and press Enter.
The SNMP agent that resides inside the SCE 1000 will respond only to GET requests that use this community string.
Enter SNMP GET community name:
Note that there is no default for this parameter. -
Assign an access list to restrict the SNMP management stations that may use this GET community.
Type a number (1 through 99) or type “0” to permit access to all IP addresses, and pressEnter.
Enter Access list number allowing access with this community string, use ‘0’ to allow all:
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The maximum number of GET communities is 20.
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To add more entries, type
yand press Enter -
Would you like to add another SNMP GET community? [no]:
y
Enter up to 20 SNMP GET communities as described in step 3 and step 4.
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When all entries have been added, press Enter
Would you like to add another SNMP GET community? [no]:
-
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Type the SNMP SET community name and press Enter.
The SNMP agent that resides inside the SCE 1000 will respond only to SET requests that use this community string.
Enter SNMP SET community name:
Note that there is no default for this parameter. -
Assign an access list to restrict the SNMP management stations that may use this SET community.
Type a number (1 through 99) or type “0” to permit access to all IP addresses, and pressEnter.
Enter Access list number allowing access with this community string, use ‘0’ to allow all:
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The maximum number of SET communities is 20.
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To add more entries, type
yand press EnterWould you like to add another SNMP SET community? [no]:
y
Enter up to 20 SNMP SET communities as described in step 6 and step 7.
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When all entries have been added, press Enter
Would you like to add another SNMP SET community? [no]:
-
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Enter the SNMP trap managers menu.
Would you like to configure SNMP trap managers? [no]: y
Typeyand press Enter.
The SNMP trap managers dialog begins.
If you choose not to configure SNMP trap managers, the dialog skips to the authentication failure trap status. (See step 14.) -
Type the trap manager IP address and press Enter.
Enter SNMP trap manager IP address:
Note that there is no default for this parameter. -
Type the trap manager community string and press Enter.
Note that there is no default for this parameter.
Enter SNMP trap manager community string:
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Type the number of the trap manager SNMP version (1 or 2c) and press Enter
Note that there is no default for this parameter.
Enter trap manager SNMP version:
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The maximum number of trap managers is 20.
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To add more entries, type
yand press EnterWould you like to add another SNMP trap manager? [no]:
y
Enter up to 20 trap managers as described in step 10 through step 12.
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When all entries have been added, press Enter
Would you like to add another SNMP trap manager? [no]:
-
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Configure the Authentication Failure trap status.
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To disable the Authentication Failure trap, press Enter.
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To enable the Authentication Failure trap, type
yand press Enter.Enable the ‘Authentication Failure’ trap [no]:
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Configure the SCE enterprise trap status.
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To disable the SCE enterprise traps, type
npress Enter. -
To enable the SCE enterprise traps, type
yand press Enter.Enable the SCE enterprise traps []:
-
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Type the name of the system administrator and press Enter.
Note that there is no default for this parameter.
Enter system administrator contact name []:
Example:
Following is a sample SNMP configuration, configuring one trap manager, one GET community, and one SET community, and enabling the authentication failure trap, as well as all enterprise traps.
Would you like to enter the SNMP configuration menu? [no]:yEnable SNMP management? [no]:yEnter SNMP GET community name[]:publicEnter Access list number allowing access with this community string, use ‘0’ to allow all:0Would you like to add another SNMP GET community? [no]: Enter SNMP SET community name[]:privateEnter Access list number allowing access with this community string, use ‘0’ to allow all:2Would you like to add another SNMP SET community? [no]: Would you like to configure SNMP trap managers? [no]:yEnter SNMP trap manager IP address:10.1.1.253Enter SNMP trap manager community string:publicEnter trap manager SNMP version:2cWould you like to add another SNMP trap manager? [no]: Enable the ‘Authentication Failure’ trap [no]:yEnable SCE enterprise traps []: y Enter system administrator contact name []:John Smith
The topology configuration menu is a series of guided questions relating to the deployment of the SCE 1000 in the network and its mode of operation. Values for the parameters are configured based on the user answers.
The correct value for each parameter must be ascertained before configuring the system to make sure that the system will function in the desired manner. (See Topology for a comprehensive discussion of topology and the related parameters.)
There are three topology-related parameters:
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Connection mode — Can be either Inline or Receive-only, depending on the physical installation of the SCE 1000.
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Bypass state when the SCE 1000 is not operational (on-failure) — This parameter determines whether the system cuts the traffic or bypasses it when the SCE 1000 has failed.
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Status after reboot caused by fatal error or abnormal shutdown — This parameter determines whether the SCE 1000 returns to normal operational state after a failure.
The procedure described below is a hypothetical presentation of all the questions in the topology configuration. In actual practice, it is impossible for all questions to be presented in any one configuration, as this part of the dialog is not linear like the other sections, but branches depending on the parameter values entered.
Study the examples that follow to understand the procedure for various topologies.
To configure topology dependent parameters, complete the following steps:
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Enter the topology configuration menu.
Would you like to enter the Topology configuration menu? [no]: y
Type y and press Enter.
The topology configuration dialog begins. -
Specify the connection mode.
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To define inline connection mode, press Enter.
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To define receive-only connection mode, type 2 and press Enter.
Enter Connection mode: 1- inline 2- receive-only Enter your choice [1]:
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Specify the On-failure link behavior.
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To specify Bypass, press Enter.
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To specify Cutoff, type 2 and press Enter.
Enter On-failure behavior: 1- bypass 2- cutoff Enter your choice [1]:
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Specify the admin status of the SCE 1000 after abnormal boot.
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To specify Not-Operational status after abnormal boot, press Enter.
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To specify Operational status after abnormal boot, type 1 and press Enter.
Enter admin status of the SCe after abnormal boot: 1- Operational 2- Not-Operational Enter your choice [1]:
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The following examples present the procedure for configuring the topology-related parameters for various topologies. Refer the Topology Configuration Summary Table for a summary of appropriate values for the parameters for each topology.
Example 1:
Following is a sample topology configuration for a topology using an external switch.
All other parameter values are automatically assigned by the system as follows:
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Link bypass mode on-failure — Bypass
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Admin status of the SCE after abnormal boot — Operational
Would you like to enter the Topology configuration menu? [no]: y Enter Connection mode: 1- inline 2- receive-only Enter your choice [1]: 2
Example 2:
Following is a sample topology configuration for a non-redundant bump-in-the-wire (inline) topology. All values are the system default values, so it is not necessary to type in the response. Simply press enter at each line.
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Connection mode — Inline
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For a non-redundant topology, link bypass on-failure should be Bypass, so that traffic continues to flow through the link.
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After operation of the system resumes, and the SCE 1000 reboots, the SCE 1000 will resume operation. (Admin status after abnormal reboot is Operational.)
Would you like to enter the Topology configuration menu? [no]: y Enter Connection mode: 1- inline 2- receive-only Enter your choice [1]: Enter On-failure behavior: 1- Bypass 2- Cutoff Enter your choice [1]: Enter admin status of the SCe after abnormal boot: 1- Operational 2- Not-Operational Enter your choice [1]: Data collection for the system configuration is completed.
Example 3:
Following is a sample topology configuration for a redundant inline topology.
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Connection mode — Inline
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For a redundant topology, link bypass on-failure should be Cutoff, so that operation switches to the backup link.
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After operation of the system resumes, and the SCE 1000 reboots, the SCE 1000 will resume operation. (Admin status after abnormal reboot is Operational.)
Would you like to enter the Topology configuration menu? [no]: y Enter Connection mode: 1- inline 2- receive-only Enter your choice [1]: 2 Enter On-failure behavior: 1- Bypass 2- Cutoff Enter your choice [1]:2 Enter admin status of the SCE after abnormal boot: 1- Operational 2- Not-Operational Enter your choice [1]: Data collection for the system configuration is completed.
When you have completed the entire configuration, the system checks for errors. If errors are found, a warning message appears. When the configuration is error-free, you may apply and save it.
To complete and save the configuration, complete the following steps:
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The system informs you that data collection is complete.
We recommend that you view the entire new configuration before it is applied.
Type y and press Enter.
Note that there is no default.
If there are no errors, go to step 3.
Data collection for the system configuration is completed. Would you like to view the new configuration before it is applied? [yes/no]: y -
If any errors are detected, you may choose to view them.
Press Enter.
Found errors in the new configuration, would you like to view them? [yes]: The following errors were found: Warning - RDR formatter destination 10.1.1.1 is not allowed in the IP access-class.
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You are asked whether to apply and save the configuration.
Apply and Save this configuration? [yes/no]:
To apply and save the configuration, type y and press Enter.
To abort the setup procedure without applying or saving the configuration (recommended if there are errors), type n and press Enter.Setup procedure aborted, no configuration changes made.
If the setup is aborted, the dialog is ended. -
If there are no errors, the system requests confirmation of either a yes or no answer, in order to prevent mistakes.
Type the appropriate answer (y or n) and press Enter.
The running configuration would be overwritten by the changes you have just entered, are you sure? [yes/no]:
The selected action is carried out by the system.
If the apply and save action is not confirmed (no), the setup is aborted.Setup procedure aborted, no configuration changes made.
If the apply and save action is confirmed (yes), the configuration is applied and saved.The new running configuration will be saved to the startup configuration.
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If the configuration was applied and saved, you may also save it to a file at a remote station.
Do you want to save a copy of the startup configuration file in a remote station? [no]:
To save the configuration to a remote station, type y and press Enter.
The system will ask for FTP path:Enter a full FTP path of the remote destination:
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The system informs you that the configuration is complete.
Committing configuration... Configuration completed successfully. Saving configuration... Writing general configuration file to temporary location... Backing-up general configuration file... Copy temporary file to final location... Done!
This completes the procedures for initial configuration of the SCE 1000 platform.
Example 1:
Following is an example of a configuration that the user aborted due to errors detected in the configuration.
Note that no confirmation is requested for the decision to abort the setup. Had there been no errors, confirmation would have been requested before aborting.
Data collection for the system configuration is completed. Would you like to view the new configuration before it is applied? [yes/no]: n Found errors in the new configuration, would you like to view them? [yes]:y The following errors were found: Warning - RDR formatter destination 10.1.1.1 is not allowed in the IP access-class. Warning - default Gateway 10.1.1.1 is not allowed in the IP access-class. Warning - IP Access list (1) conflicts with Telnet Access list (2) as follows: Access list 2 permits all addresses while Access list 1 denies it. Apply and Save this configuration? [yes/no]: n Setup procedure aborted, no configuration changes made.
Example 2:
Following is an example of a configuration that was applied and saved to the startup configuration as well as to an FTP site.
Although not demonstrated in this example, it is recommended that you always view the configuration before applying it.
Data collection for the system configuration is completed. Would you like to view the new configuration before it is applied? [yes/no]: Apply and Save this configuration? [yes/no]: y (New configuration would be displayed here) The running configuration would be overwritten by the changes you have just entered, are you sure? [yes/no]:y The new running configuration will be saved to the startup configuration. Do you want to save a copy of the startup configuration file in a remote station? [no]:y Enter a full FTP path of the remote destination: ftp://vk:vk@10.1.1.253/h:/copyofstartup.txt Committing configuration... Configuration completed successfully. Saving configuration... Writing general configuration file to temporary location... Backing-up general configuration file... Copy temporary file to final location... Done!
Example 3:
Following is an example of a configuration that was aborted, although no errors were detected.
Data collection for the system configuration is completed.
Would you like to view the new configuration before it is applied? [yes/no]:
Apply and Save this configuration? [yes/no]: n
The changes you have just entered would be discarded, are you sure? [yes/no]:y
Setup procedure aborted, no configuration changes made.
Note
By default, the management port is configured to auto-negotiation enabled.
The SCE 1000 has two management ports, labeled Mng1 and Mng 2. Use the Mng 1 port.
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Plug the Ethernet cable provided (with attached RJ-45 connector) into the Mng 1 port on the front panel of the SCE 1000.
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into your management network.
The Link LED on the SCE 1000 management port should light up.
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Test connectivity. From the host that you intend to use for remote management, ping to the SCE 1000 by typing ping and the SCE 1000 IP address, and pressing Enter (see the example, below).
This verifies that an active connection exists between the specified station and the management port.
Example:
The following example displays a typical ping response where the target IP address is 10.1.1.201.
C:\>ping 10.1.1.201 pinging 10.1.1.201 ... PING 10.1.1.201: 56 data bytes 64 bytes from host (10.1.1.201): icmp_seq=0. time=0. ms 64 bytes from host (10.1.1.201): icmp_seq=1. time=0. ms 64 bytes from host (10.1.1.201): icmp_seq=2. time=0. ms 64 bytes from host (10.1.1.201): icmp_seq=3. time=0. ms ----10.1.1.201 PING Statistics---- 4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0% packet loss round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/0/0
This chapter provides instructions for cabling the Gigabit Ethernet ports and for configuring Gigabit Ethernet (GBE) interface parameters.
Note
When installing an External Optical Bypass module, the SCE 1000 line ports are connected to the module. See Appendix A in the SCE 1000 2xGBE Installation and Configuration Guide for complete instructions.
Before beginning, find the appropriate cabling diagram for the topology in your installation:
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Single SCE 1000 topologies
In the inline or bump-in-the-wire topology, illustrated in the diagram above, the SCE 1000 resides physically on the data link between the subscriber side, usually either a BRAS (in DSL access), a PDSN (in wireless access), a CMTS (in the Cable access), or a switch or router aggregator (in other topologies), and the network side, usually a router or layer 3 switch network element. This is the inline topology, providing both traffic monitoring and control capabilities.
In this topology, all the traffic of the SCE 1000 is deployed as a transparent layer2 overlay on the customer’s existing network.
In this topology, an external optical splitter resides physically on the GBE link between the subscriber side and the network side. The external splitter is connected to the SCE 1000 via Rx links only.
In this topology, the traffic passes through the external splitter, which splits traffic to the SCE 1000. The SCE 1000, therefore, is in receive-only topology, having only traffic monitoring capabilities.
Note
Receive-only topologies can also be implemented using a switch. Such a switch must support SPAN functionality that includes separation between ingress and egress traffic and multiple SPAN-ports destinations.
By default, the SCE 1000 GBE line interface ports are configured with auto-negotiation disabled.
Note
Autonegotiation must be disabled when the SCE 1000 is deployed via an external optical splitter (receive-only topology)
Note
If you change any parameters, you must save the new configuration settings. Type copy running-config startup-config, and press Enter
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To enter the Global Configuration Mode, at the SCE 1000# prompt, type configure and press Enter.
The SCE 1000(config)# prompt appears.
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To enter the desired GBE port interface, type interface GigabitEthernet 0/
portnumber, and press Enter, whereportnumberis the number of the selected port (1 or 2).The SCE 1000(config if)# prompt appears.
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Type auto-negotiate and press Enter.
The SCE 1000(config if)# prompt appears.
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To return to Global Configuration Mode, type exit and pressEnter.
The SCE 1000(config)# prompt appears.
Repeat this procedure to configure auto-negotiation for the other GBE port interfaces as needed.
Refer to Cabling Diagrams to find the appropriate cabling diagram for the topology of your system for the specific connections required.
The following table presents the fiber specifications. The SCE 1000 may be ordered with either Multimode or Single Mode transceivers The transceiver type is indicated on the front panel under the ports. Note that both transceivers on any individual SCE 1000 are the same, either 850nm Multimode OR 1310 Single Mode.
















