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CHAPTER 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. The chapter
is organized as follows:
• Accessing the System, page 5-1
� Backing Up System Data, page 5-23
� Setting Security Privileges, page 5-30
� Setting Security Privileges, page 5-30
� Shutting Down the System, page 5-31
Accessing the System
This section tells how to access the Cisco ICS 7750 and gives guid
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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. See Chapter 4, “Completing the Cisco ICS 7750 I
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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. � Microsoft Windows software int
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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. Step 2 In the Location or Address field, enter the following URL,
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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. Step 2 In the Location or Address field, enter the following URL, replacing IP address with the IP address of the SPE310 running System Manager: http://IP address/ics Note If you do
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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. � Monitor—Displays a page that shows current data about your system, such as the number of bytes transferred over an Ethernet
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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. For example: Software Bundle: V Running since: The ICS System Manager home page also lists the cards currently running in the system chassis, as well as th
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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. To access Cisco CallManager on the Cisco ICS 7750, follow these s
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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 Con
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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. �
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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). Accessing the Cisco IOS CLI on A
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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. To acce
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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. In the Connection Description dialog box, enter a name for the connection in the Name field, select an icon to
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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. Slot 1: Multiservice Route Processor 2. Slot 2: Multiservice Route Processor 3. Slot 3: Multiservice Route Processor 4. Slot 4: Multiservice Route Processor 5. Slot 5: System Processing Engine 6. Slot 6: System Processing Engine Make a selection to switch: Step 5
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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. Do not use the CNR CLI or graphical
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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. You can install or configure DHCP on an external server, provided that � The external DHCP server is configured to not respond to DHCP or BOOTP requests from Cisco ICS 7750 cards � If ICS System Manager is providing DHCP services to IP phones or external DHCP clients, the e
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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 775
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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. The following tasks should never be configured on the Cisco ICS 7750 by using the Cisco IOS CLI under any circumstances: � Shutting down an Ethernet
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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: Command Purpose Step 1 MRP> enable Enters enable mode. You have entered enable mode when the prompt changes to MRP#. Password: password MRP# MRP# copy running-config Step 2 Saves the configuration changes to the startup-config startup-config file so tha
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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. � PS/2 keyboards and mice: – A “Y” splitter cable is provided with the Cisco ICS 7750 to enable
