The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.
First Published: May 26, 2015
Revised: June 12, 2015
This module provides instructions for installing Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter or Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer software on the Cisco UCS C220, as well as the requirements for installing Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software on a VM (virtual machine), and contains the following sections:
Refer to the release notes for Cisco StadiumVision Mobile for the latest information about hardware and software requirements, changes, important notes, and caveats for your software release.
Be sure that the following requirements are met before you upgrade your server:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C220/install/C220.pdf
– Boot order—Virtual CD/DVD, HDD
For more information, see the Appendix A: CIMC Configuration and Firmware Upgrade Guidelines on the Cisco UCS C220 Server module.
– IP address (IPv4 only) and network mask
Note The Cisco StadiumVision Mobile server should be configured with a static IP address or a non-expiring DHCP lease.
– Your computer meets the minimum browser requirements for Cisco StadiumVision Mobile, and also has Java 1.6 or later installed.
– You have a laptop connection with access to the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile server network.
– You have the IP address of the CIMC interface on the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile server.
– You have the CIMC interface login credential. The default credential is admin and password.
When using a Cisco UCS C220 server, observe the following guidelines before starting the installation:
Virtualized Server Environment
Installing Cisco StadiumVision Mobile in a virtualized server environment includes setting up your server environment, running the full ISO for Cisco StadiumVision Mobile, and configuring the network. For more information see the “Hardware Prerequisites” section, the “Installing on a Virtual Server for the First Time” section, in the “Getting Started Installing or Upgrading Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Software” module.
This section provides a high-level overview of the installation process, and contains the following sections.
Table 4 lists the platform, type of media, and file to use to perform a fresh installation.
Table 4 Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Fresh Installation Media and ISO File Type
|
|
|
|
---|---|---|---|
|
|||
Obtaining the Full ISO from stadiumvision-pm@cisco.com if you need the full install ISO file.
To install from the hard drive, complete the following steps:
Step 1 Be sure the CIMC firmware is up to date; configure CIMC (see “Appendix A: CIMC Configuration and Firmware Upgrade Guidelines on the Cisco UCS C220 Server” ).
Step 3 When the server console shows a login prompt proceed to the “Configuring the Network Setup” section.
Note Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter and Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer come preinstalled with a released image of Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software. Depending on the timing of your hardware shipment with available software releases, this image might not be the latest released version. Therefore, after you install your hardware, it is important that you power on and access the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software to verify the software version. As necessary, you can upgrade the software following the guidelines in this guide and in the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Release Notes.
To install using CIMC, complete the following steps:
Step 1 Verify that CIMC firmware and BIOS are up to date.
Step 2 Configure CIMC (see “Appendix A: CIMC Configuration and Firmware Upgrade Guidelines on the Cisco UCS C220 Server” ).
Note At this release, the CIMC 1.5.1 firmware version is the minimum tested version.
Step 3 Connect a second Ethernet cable to the CIMC Ethernet port marked M.
Step 5 Start CIMC and perform a virtual DVD mount:
a. Access CIMC from a web browser:
https:// ip address /login.html
b. Click the Add Exception button.
c. Click Confirm Security Exception to get to the CIMC login page. The default login credentials are:
user: admin
password: password
d. Click on the Launch KVM Console at the top of the CIMC interface to launch the KVM console.
The KVM tab provides a view of the system diagnostics or command prompt execution. The Virtual Media tab provides the virtual CD/DVD setup for ISO installation.
e. Click on Add Image tab under the KVM Console Virtual Media tab.
Note CIMC can experience slow performance. If slow performance occurs, clear the browser cache.
Note If the installation seems to suspend operation on a Cisco UCS C220, you might need to restart the installation by remapping the ISO image, and power cycling the Cisco UCS C220 server.
g. Click the check box for the Mapped option under Client View to select the ISO source.
h. Confirm that the Virtual CD/DVD has been added under the Virtual Media tab, Virtual CD/DVD.
i. Double click on Virtual CD/DVD and observe the read bytes counter increasing (this refreshes the read bytes).
j. Close the KVM tab to start viewing the installation process.
k. On the CIMC interface under Server Summary, click Power Cycle Server to start the installation process.
l. On the KVM Console/KVM terminal, confirm that the system is restarting and booting up from the Virtual CD/DVD.
Step 6 When the server console shows a login prompt proceed to the “Configuring the Network Setup” section.
The installation process for a virtual server running Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software release 2.1 for the first time involves the following tasks:
Note Any VMware license that does not allow your virtual machine to be set to the minimum requirements described in Table 1 and Table 2 in the “Getting Started Installing or Upgrading Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Software” module is not supported.
This part of the installation process is common to all platforms and all Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software, and should be done after the initial software installation.
To configure the network setup, complete the following steps:
Step 1 Select Network Configuration from the menu.
Note The network configuration window displays for approximately sixty minutes. If the window disappears, continue the network configuration using the TUI.
Step 2 Select Edit Devices and press Enter.
Step 3 Select eth0 and press Enter.
Step 4 In the Ethernet Configuration, enter the network information. When done, select OK and press Enter.
Note The Linux screen is mislabeled “Devernet Configuration.”
Note The Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer or Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter must use a static IP address.
Step 5 Select OK and press the Enter key.
Step 6 Select Edit DNS configuration and press Enter.
Step 7 Enter DNS information. When done, select OK, and press Enter.
Note Do not use a period ('.') as part of the hostname.
Step 8 Select Save & Quit and press Enter.
Step 9 Select Exit and press Enter.
After this step, the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software installs and the system reboots. This process takes up to 30 minutes. The installation should be completed. Validate the installation by logging into the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer or Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter.
This section describes procedures to perform after successfully installing Cisco StadiumVision Mobile software, and contains the following topics:
To access the TUI, you need either physical console access or an SSH client such as PUTTY. Log in from the console or over SSH with the following default credentials, using the IP address of the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter or Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer:
username = installer
password = cisco!123
To set the server time zone, complete the following tasks:
Note Set the time zone for both the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter and the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer. The default time zone is Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Step 1 Log into the TUI using the procedure in the “Logging into the TUI” section.
Step 2 In the TUI, go to System Settings > Date and Time Settings > Change timezone as shown in the following figure.
Step 3 Choose the appropriate timezone from the list and enter the corresponding number.
To set the server date and time, complete the following tasks:
Note Set the server date and time for both the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter and the
Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer.
Step 1 Log into the TUI using the procedure in the “Logging into the TUI” section.
Step 2 In the TUI, go to System Settings > Date and Time Settings > Set system date.
Step 3 Enter the date using the following format:
MMDDHHMIYYYY for Month Day Hour Minute Year
To configure the Network Time Protocol (NTP), complete the following tasks:
Note Configure NTP for both the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter and the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer.
Step 1 Log into the TUI using the procedure in the “Logging into the TUI” section.
Step 2 In the TUI, go to System Settings > Date and Time Settings > Set NTP server address.
Step 3 Set the NTP server address.
Note For the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter, it is critical that NTP be properly configured in order to provide accurate reports.
To remove the undisciplined local clock, complete the following tasks:
Note Remove the undisciplined local clock for both the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter and the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer if you are running them as a leaf node in a NTP network.
Step 1 Log into the TUI using the procedure in the “Logging into the TUI” section.
Step 2 In the TUI, go to System Settings > Date and Time Settings > Modify NTP configuration file.
Step 3 Delete the following section to remove the undisciplined clock:
Step 4 Repeat the steps above to remove the undisciplined clock from both the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Reporter and the Cisco StadiumVision Mobile Streamer.
Note Remove the undisciplined local clock on any new installation or upgrade that sets an NTP server.