Preface

About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to physically install and power on the Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) appliance.

Details on running the automatic installation script and the required information for that installation script are also provided.

After installation and power on is complete, refer to the following documents for additional information on the Cisco Prime Network Control System appliance:

•For detailed software configuration information, refer to the Cisco Prime Network Control System Configuration Guide.

•For detailed feature support and compatibility information, refer to the Release Notes for Cisco Prime Network Control System.

These documents are available on Cisco.com.

To access the NCS documentation, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Browse to http://www.cisco.com.

Step 2 Click Support. A new window appears.

Step 3 Click Wireless under Find Product Support. The Select Your Product or Technology page appears.

Step 4 Enter NCS in the Find field and click Find.

Step 5 Click the Cisco Prime Network Control System Series Appliances link. The Cisco Prime Network Control System Introduction page appears.

Step 6 Choose the appropriate link for the documentation you want to view or download.

Cisco Prime Network Control System Appliance

The Cisco Prime Network Control System Appliance Getting Started Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your Cisco Prime Network Control System appliance and instructions for cabling and configuring the Network Control System (NCS) appliance.

The Cisco Prime Network Control System appliance uses light path diagnostics technology, which provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the light path diagnostics, see Light Path Diagnostics Panel.

For additional diagnostics and troubleshooting information, see the diagnostics and troubleshooting tables (Table 1-3 and Table 1-4).

Figure 1 Cisco Prime Network Control System Appliance

General Warnings, Regulatory and Safety

Conventions

Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. Specific warnings are included in the sections to which they apply.

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. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings

The following warnings are general warnings that are applicable to the entire guide. Specific warnings are included in the sections to which they apply.

Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Statement 1015
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040

Regulatory and Safety

Note Refer to Appendix B for translated safety information for the Cisco Prime Network Control System appliance.

Note Refer to Appendix C for regulatory compliance information for the Cisco Prime Network Control System appliance.