C H A P T E R 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 This chapter explains how to operate the Cisco Integrated Communications System 7750 (Cisco ICS 7750) after initial configuration is complete.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System • Accessing SPE310s, page 5-8 • Best Practices for Using Microsoft SQL Server, page 5-14 • Best Practices for Configuring DHCP, page 5-15 • Best Practices for Using the Cisco IOS CLI, page 5-16 • Using Peripherals with SPE310s, page 5-19 Accessing the System During Initial Configuration When configuring the system for the first time, you can use a web browser to perform most tasks.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System associated with transmitting voice traffic over an IP network. For additional information, see the “Accessing Cisco CallManager” section on page 5-8. • Cisco IOS software command-line interface (CLI)—You can use Cisco IOS software to configure ASIs, MRPs, and SSPs. For additional information, see the “Accessing the Cisco IOS CLI on ASIs, MRPs, and the SSP Through Telnet” section on page 5-11.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Accessing ICSConfig Follow these steps to access ICSConfig. Note This section describes ICSConfig functionality after initial configuration is complete. For a description of ICSConfig functionality during initial configuration, see Chapter 4, “Completing the Cisco ICS 7750 Installation.” Step 1 On a PC, open Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System When you have installed and configured your system as described in Chapter 4, “Completing the Cisco ICS 7750 Installation,” follow these steps to access ICS System Manager: Step 1 On a PC, open Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System – Fan Manager—Enables you to view and update information related to the planned replacement of the fan tray. – COM Port Manager—Enables you to view and change system port assignments (other than the SAP console port). – Applications—Provides one or more links to applications such as Cisco CallManager.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Determining the ICS System Manager Version The ICS System Manager bundle version number is displayed on the System Manager home page, in a box just under the graphic representation of the system chassis.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Accessing Cisco CallManager You can install Cisco CallManager on SPE310s and use the software to configure call admission control, route plans, voice gateways (such as MRPs or ASIs with installed voice interface cards [VICs] or voice WAN interface cards [VWICs]), Cisco IP Phones, and other features associated with transmitting voice traffic over an IP network.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System • Accessing the Cisco IOS CLI on ASIs, MRPs, and the SSP Through Telnet, page 5-11 • Accessing Processor Cards Through the SAP, page 5-12 Accessing the SPE310 Windows Interface Through Terminal Services Client To access the SPE310 Windows interface through Terminal Services Client, follow these steps: Step 1 On the PC that you use to administer the Cisco ICS 7750, choose Start > Programs > Terminal Services Client > Client Connection Manager
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Note For a list of USB peripherals that have been tested on the Cisco ICS 7750, see the “Using Peripherals with SPE310s” section on page 5-19. Step 1 Connect the monitor cable to the video port on the SPE310, and power on the monitor. Step 2 Do one of the following, based on the type of peripherals that you are using: • USB—Connect a USB keyboard to one SPE310 USB port, and connect a USB mouse to the other SPE310 USB port.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Accessing SPE310s Through Telnet You can access SPE310s through Telnet, as follows: Step 1 On a PC, choose Start > Run. Step 2 Enter the following command to open a Telnet session, where IP address is the IP address of the SPE310 that you wish to communicate with: telnet IP address 5000 Step 3 Log in as an administrator (user ID administrator), and enter your password (the default is changeme).
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Step 3 Enter your login password. Step 4 Enter the show version command: card> show version Accessing Processor Cards Through the SAP The SAP provides console access to any other processor card in the Cisco ICS 7750 chassis. By connecting your PC to the console port on the SAP, or by dialing in to a modem that is connected to the console port, you can access a menu that can help you debug and troubleshoot system cards.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Step 3 Open a connection with the SAP, as follows: • If you already have a HyperTerminal connection defined for the SAP, choose File > Open, and double-click the appropriate icon. • If you do not have a HyperTerminal connection defined for the SAP, choose File > New Connection, and enter the following information: a.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Step 4 Press Ctrl-backslash (\). A menu similar to the following is displayed: A. System Alarm Processor B. MASTER System Processing Engine C. System Switch Processor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Best Practices for Configuring DHCP Cisco Network Registrar (CNR) is installed on the SPE310 running System Manager to provide Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) services for the Cisco ICS 7750 and other devices on the LAN to which the Cisco ICS 7750 is connected. Caution CNR is not intended for use as a standalone software tool on the Cisco ICS 7750.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Installing or Enabling a DHCP Server on Other SPE310s or Other Servers Do not install or enable a DHCP server on the SPE310 that is running System Manager.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System To enable ICS System Manager to properly function as a system management tool, it is important that you use ICSConfig or ICS System Manager, as appropriate, rather than the Cisco IOS CLI, when you enter key system parameters. Except for the procedures listed in “ICSConfig Tasks,” you can enter all Cisco IOS CLI commands that are available for use in any Cisco IOS software release that is intended for use on the Cisco ICS 7750.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System • SNMP settings – Changing read-only and read/write SNMP community strings of the SNMP server – Changing the server destination of SNMP traps – Managing the SNMP server • Logging – Changing the syslog logging host Note SNMP community strings and system passwords are case sensitive.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Saving Configuration Changes To prevent loss of the ASI or MRP configuration after a reboot, save the running-config file to the startup-config file by following these steps: Step 1 Command Purpose MRP> enable Enters enable mode. You have entered enable mode when the prompt changes to MRP#.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Note • USB devices requiring additional software or installation of non-native Windows 2000 drivers will probably not work with the Cisco ICS 7750. We therefore recommend against trying to use them. If you have additional questions or concerns about using USB devices with the Cisco ICS 7750, contact your Cisco support representative.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Note • If you fail to use the Unplug or Eject Hardware tool and if you plug in and unplug the CD-ROM drive many times, the drive may stop responding. If this happens, disconnect the CD-ROM drive, wait 5 minutes, and try reconnecting it again. If the drive still fails to respond, reboot the SPE310; it should be recognized after Windows reboots. If the CD-ROM still fails, contact your Cisco support representative.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Accessing the System Monitors The following are best practices for using a monitor with SPE310s: • Connecting a monitor—Connect the monitor cable to the SPE310 video port before turning on the monitor. • Disconnecting a monitor—Power down the monitor before disconnecting the monitor cable from the video port on the SPE310.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data Step 5 Enter the following command: ipconfig /all Output is displayed that includes information similar to the following: Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific Description . . . . Physical Address. . DHCP Enabled. . . . IP Address. . . . . Subnet Mask . . . . Default Gateway . . DHCP Class ID . . . Step 6 DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suffix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data Note The backup procedures in this section do not cover other software that you can install on the system, such as Cisco CallManager. For instructions on how to back up and restore Cisco CallManager data, refer to Backing Up and Restoring Cisco CallManager 3.3. Note Before starting a backup, make sure that at least 75 MB of storage space is available on the target device.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data Accessing the Backup Utility Follow these steps to access the backup utility in ICS System Manager: Step 1 On a PC, access ICS System Manager (see the “Accessing ICS System Manager” section on page 5-4). Step 2 Click the System Maintenance tab. The Backup History page appears. • To schedule a backup, go to the “Scheduling a Backup” section on page 5-25. • To immediately start a backup, go to the “Using Backup Now” section on page 5-27.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data c. IP/Hostname—The IP address or host name of the device on which you want to store your backup files. The device on which you intend to store your backup files must be running the Windows operating system. Note Step 4 Step 5 d. Shared Pathname—The Windows path name to the remote device (computer on the network) where you want to store your backup files. For example, sharename\path. e.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data Step 6 Click Submit to accept the backup parameters that you specified. Step 7 Click History. The Backup History page displays. The backup schedule that you entered is shown under Existing Schedules. Using Backup Now Follow these steps to start the backup process: Step 1 Access the backup utility (see the “Accessing the Backup Utility” section on page 5-25). Step 2 Click Backup Now.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data f. Password—The password that you use to gain access to the remote computer. g. Domain Name—(optional) The domain name that you use to gain access to your network (for example, MyCompany_Eng). Note Enter the domain name carefully. Because of a limitation in Windows 2000, even if you enter the wrong domain name, the backup will seem to complete successfully. Step 4 Click Submit to start the backup.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Backing Up System Data d. Copy and paste the output from the show startup-config command into a text file where you stored your backup files: – Choose Start > Run. – Enter the following command to open Notepad: notepad.exe – Select and copy the startup-config output from the Telnet console, and paste it into the Notepad window. Note Do not include the – More – lines if they are displayed in the output.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Setting Security Privileges page 5-27, and hostname is the host name of the card. For example, an SSP configuration file could be named Backup1_Switch, and an MRP300 configuration file could be named Backup1_R00ffff900073. Step 7 Repeat Step 6 for the SSP and for every Flash-based MRP or ASI card (MRP300, MRP3-8FXS, MRP3-16FXS, or MRP3-8FXOM1) in the chassis.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Shutting Down the System Shutting Down the System This section describes how to shut down the system. Caution If your system has only one SPE310, make sure that the system data has been backed up before you remove an operational SPE310. For instructions on backing up system data, see the “Backing Up System Data” section on page 5-23.
Chapter 5 Operating the Cisco ICS 7750 Shutting Down the System Step 11 Click the Shutdown ICS 7700 System button. Step 12 Press the power switch to off (o) on the power supply modules. The LEDs on all the other cards will turn off and the fans will stop.