Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine Getting Started Guide

Required Hardware

You need this equipment to install a mobility services engine in an Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA) rack:

• A mobility services engine
• Network cables
• One rack unit (RU) free space in an EIA-standard rack
• Rack mounting kit (included with the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine shipment)
• A serial console cable

Note If you are installing this unit in a threaded-hole rack, you must supply screws that fit the threaded-hole rack and the appropriate screwdriver or Torx driver for those screws.

CLI Console Requirements

You need this equipment to connect to the mobility services engine console:

• ANSI or VT-100 terminal emulator application on a laptop, desktop, or palmtop

Note Please refer to the latest Release Notes for Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine for compatibility by release between the mobility services engine and Cisco WCS and controller releases at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9742/prod_release_notes_list.html

System Configuration Parameters

Obtain these parameters from your network administrator:

• A host name for the mobility services engine
• A broadcast address for the mobility services engine
• An IP address for the Ethernet-0 (eth0) port (located on the mobility services engine chassis back panel)
• A net mask for the eth0 IP address
• An IP address for the eth0 default gateway
• An IP address for the Ethernet-1 (eth1) port (located on the mobility services engine chassis back panel) (This is optional.)
• A net mask for the eth1 IP address (only required if eth1 is configured and enabled)
• An IP address for the eth1 default gateway (only required if eth1 is configured and enabled)

Note Either the Ethernet-0 or Ethernet-1 port can be used to transmit location updates to Cisco WCS. However, the Ethernet-0 port is generally configured to communicate with Cisco WCS, and the Ethernet-1 port is generally used for out-of-band management. Both ports are configured as part of the installation script described in the “Configuring the Mobility Services Engine” section. Another approach, especially for high traffic networks, is to dedicate Ethernet-0 for communication with the Wireless LAN Controllers and use Ethernet-1 for communication with WCS and other applications.

General Precautions

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the mobility services engine:

• Place the product away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, amplifiers, or other products that produce heat.
• Never use the product in a wet location.
• Avoid inserting foreign objects through openings in the product.
• To reduce risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open the product enclosure.

Laser Devices

Laser devices are used within the DVD of the mobility services engine. The DVD has no defined use at the customer site.

To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:

• Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.
• Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein.
• Allow only Cisco authorized service technicians to repair the laser device.

Space and Airflow Requirements

Install the mobility services engine in a EIA-standard rack. One rack unit is required for each mobility services engine.

Ensure that you can reach the mobility services engine and all cables.

• Ensure that the mobility services engine is within 328 ft (100 m) equivalent distance from any equipment connected to the 10/100/1000BASE-T ports.
• Ensure that the power cord can reach a 110 or 220 VAC grounded electrical outlet.

Ensure that there is sufficient room at the back of the mobility services engine for all cables and connectors.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in.) in front of the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in.) behind the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in.) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or row of racks.

Caution To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.

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Caution Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

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Caution When selecting a rack to use, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment: (1) Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq. cm (830 sq. in.) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation). (2) Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in.).

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Temperature Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

Ensure that the ambient operating temperature remains between 10 and 35° C (50 and 95° F), taking into account the elevated temperatures that occur when equipment is installed in a rack.

Caution To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: (1) Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the mobility services engine or to increase the internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits. (2) Do not exceed the manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (TMRA).

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Power Requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA 75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

Caution Protect the mobility services engine from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

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When installing more than one mobility services engine, you may need to use additional power distribution devices (PDUs) to safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

• Balance the mobility services engine power load among available AC supply branch circuits.
• Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.
• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.
• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the mobility services engine.

Power Supplies on the Mobility Services Engine

The mobility services engine has two power supplies.

Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028

Caution Verify that the external power source connected to the mobility services engine matches the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your Cisco authorized reseller or local power company.

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Batteries

The mobility services engine might include a real-time clock battery or coin cell battery that might contain perchlorate and might require special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

Refer to the following link for disposal information.

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Caution Do not dispose of batteries with the general household waste. Recycle them using the public collection system.

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Electrical Grounding Requirements

The mobility services engine must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7.

Furthermore, you must verify that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices. Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple systems connected to the same power source, Cisco recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips for the mobility services engine is not recommended.

Rack Warnings

Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: (1) This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. (2) When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack. (3) If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006.

Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack, at least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet.

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Caution To prevent damage, ensure that water or excessive moisture cannot get into the mobility services engine.

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Package Contents

Each mobility services engine package contains the following items:

• One Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine
• One rack mount kit
• Two power cords
• This guide, the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine Getting Started Guide

Installing the Mobility Services Engine Into the Rack Cabinet Using Universal Rack Mount Kit

Review the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. Before you install the mobility services engine in a rack cabinet, review the following guidelines:

• Two or more people are required to install devices 2U or larger in a rack cabinet.
• Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35° C (95° F).
• Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 in.) of space provides proper airflow.
• Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed mobility services engine in your rack cabinet. To help prevent damage to mobility services engine components, always install a blank filler panel to cover the open space and to help ensure proper air circulation.
• Install the mobility services engine only in a rack cabinet with perforated doors.
• Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
• Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
• Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.
• Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation.
• Connect the mobility services engine to a properly grounded outlet.
• Do not overload the power outlet when you install multiple devices in the rack cabinet.
• Install the mobility services engine in a rack that meets the following requirement:

– Minimum depth of 70 mm (2.76 in.) between the front mounting flange and inside of the front door.

Caution Use safe practices when lifting.

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Caution Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

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The following illustration shows the items that you need to install the mobility services engine in the rack cabinet. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

Note Some items come with the mobility services engine, not in the rack installation kit.

Note Use cage bars with square-holed racks, clip nuts with round-holed racks, and your own screws or the screws provided in this kit with threaded-hole racks.

Note If the slide rails in your rack installation kit came with shipping thumbscrews, remove them before you begin the following installation procedure.

Step 1 Select an available 1 U or 2 U space (depending on the mobility services engine you are installing) in your rack to install your mobility services engine. If you have either a round-holed or square-holed rack, install cage bars or clip nuts in the middle and the bottom (optional for the upper) holes of the lower U on each side of the front of the rack. Then, install cage bars or clip nuts in the upper and the bottom holes of the lower U on each side of the rear of the rack.

Step 2 Use a screwdriver to install the cage bars or the clip nuts on the inside of the mounting rail, as required for your rack, into the selected holes.

Step 3 The rail depth can be adjusted from 17 in (432 mm) to 31.25 in (794 mm). To adjust the depth, you can loosen the nuts on the posts and slide the bracket until the distance between the front and rear slide rail flanges matches the distance between the front and rear EIA rails of the rack cabinet. If you need further adjustment, remove the nuts, move the bracket to the appropriate set of posts (A, B, C, and D) to obtain the appropriate slide rail depth, then reinstall and tighten the nuts.

Step 4 To remove the support bracket, remove the screw (1) and remove the bracket (2) from the rear of the slide rail.

Step 5 To remove the mounting brackets, remove the screws (1) and (3). Slide out the brackets (2) and (4) from the rear of the slide rail.

Step 6 Attach the front of the slide rail and EIA latch to the front of the rack cabinet by installing a screw in the bottom hole of the lower U; then, install another screw in the middle hole of the lower U to attach the front of the slide rail to the front of the rack cabinet.

Note When you fasten the slides to the rack, ensure the screws are engaged but the flange can move slightly. You will use a screwdriver to fully tighten them in Lift the locking levers (1) on the slide rails and push the mobility services engine (2) all the way into the rack until it clicks into place..

Note Use 12-24 screws (not hex head M6 screws) on the front mounting bracket if you are installing this system into a rack with round or square holes (i.e., not threaded holes).

Step 7 Use two screws to attach the rear of the slide rail to the rear of the rack cabinet in the upper and the bottom holes of the lower U.

Repeat The rail depth can be adjusted from 17 in (432 mm) to 31.25 in (794 mm). To adjust the depth, you can loosen the nuts on the posts and slide the bracket until the distance between the front and rear slide rail flanges matches the distance between the front and rear EIA rails of the rack cabinet. If you need further adjustment, remove the nuts, move the bracket to the appropriate set of posts (A, B, C, and D) to obtain the appropriate slide rail depth, then reinstall and tighten the nuts. through Use two screws to attach the rear of the slide rail to the rear of the rack cabinet in the upper and the bottom holes of the lower U. to install the other slide rail into the rack.

Step 8 Pull the slide rails forward (1) until they click, two times, into place. Carefully lift the mobility services engine and tilt it into position over the slide rails so that the rear nail heads (2) on the mobility services engine line up with the rear slots (3) on the slide rails. Slide the mobility services engine down until the rear nail heads slip into the two rear slots, and then slowly lower the front of the mobility services engine (4) until the other nail heads slip into the other slots on the slide rails. Make sure that the front latch (5) slides over the nail heads.

Step 9 Lift the locking levers (1) on the slide rails and push the mobility services engine (2) all the way into the rack until it clicks into place.

Slide the system in and out twice to make sure the system slides correctly. Push the system inwards to the rack as close as possible but able to access the screws with a screwdriver. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver.

Step 10 Slide the mobility services engine into the rack until it snaps into place. To slide the mobility services engine out of the rack, press on the release latches (1).

Note When you move the rack cabinet, or if you install the rack cabinet in a vibration-prone area, insert the optional M6 screws (2) in the front of the mobility services engine.

To remove the mobility services engine from the rack, reverse these instructions. Store this information with your mobility services engine documentation for future use.

Front Panel

Figure 2-1 shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors the front panel of the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine.

Figure 2-2 shows a detailed view of the operator information panel.

Figure 2-1 Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine Front Panel

Front Panel Components

• Rack release latches: Press the latches on each front side of the mobility services engine to remove it from the rack.
• Hard disk drive status LEDs: This LED is used to indicate the status of the SAS hard disk drives. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. When this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.
• Hard disk drive activity LED s: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED, and when this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.
• Optical drive eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the DVD drive.
• Optical drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use.
• Operator information panel: This panel contains controls and LEDs that provide information about the status of the mobility services engine. For information about the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel, see Operator Information Panel.
• Operator information panel release latch: Slide the blue release latch to the left to pull out the light path diagnostics panel and view the light path diagnostics LEDs and buttons. See Light Path Diagnostics Panel for more information about the light path diagnostics.
• Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on the front and rear of the mobility services engine can be used simultaneously.

Note The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.

• USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse or keyboard, to any of these connectors.

Operator Information Panel

Figure 2-2 shows a detailed view of the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel.

Figure 2-2 Close Up of Cisco 3355 Operator Information Panel

Operator Information Panel Components

• Power-control button and power-on LED: Press this button to turn the mobility services engine on and off manually or to wake it from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

– Off: Power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

– Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The mobility services engine is turned off and is not ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.

– Flashing slowly (once per second): The mobility services engine is turned off and is ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the mobility services engine.

– Lit: The mobility services engine is turned on.

– Fading on and off: The mobility services engine is in a reduced-power state. To wake the mobility services engine, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. See the Integrated Management Module User’s Guide for information on logging on to the IMM Web interface.

• Ethernet activity LEDs: When any of these LEDs is lit, they indicate that the mobility services engine is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port that corresponds to that LED.
• System-locator button/LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the mobility services engine among other servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. This LED is controlled by the IMM. When you press the System-locator button, the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you press it again to turn it off. The locator button is pressed to visually locate the mobility services engine among the other servers.
• System-information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has occurred. The IMM can be used to diagnose and correct the problem.
• System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. A system-error LED is also on the rear of the mobility services engine. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel on the operator information panel is also lit to help isolate the error. This LED is controlled by the IMM.

Light Path Diagnostics Panel

The light path diagnostics panel is on the top of the operator information panel, as shown in Figure 2-3. For additional information about the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel, see Table 2-1 .

To access the light path diagnostics panel, slide the blue release button on the operator information panel to the left. Pull forward on the unit until the hinge of the operator panel is free of the chassis. Then pull down on the unit, so that you can view the light path diagnostics panel information.

Note When you slide the light path diagnostics panel out of the mobility services engine to check the LEDs or checkpoint codes, do not run the mobility services engine continuously with the light path diagnostics panel outside of the mobility services engine. The panel should only be outside of the mobility services engine a short time. The light path diagnostics panel must remain in the mobility services engine when it is running to ensure proper cooling.

Figure 2-3 Light Path Diagnostics Panel

Figure 2-4 shows the LEDs and controls on the light path diagnostics panel.

Figure 2-4 Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components

Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components

• Remind button: This button places the system-error LED on the front panel into Remind mode. In Remind mode, the system-error LED flashes once every 2 seconds until the problem is corrected, the mobility services engine is restarted, or a new problem occurs.

By placing the system-error LED indicator in Remind mode, you acknowledge that you are aware of the last failure but will not take immediate action to correct the problem. The Remind function is controlled by the IMM.

• NMI button: This button is used to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the microprocessor. This button is not currently used by the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine. Press this button only when directed by the Cisco TAC personnel.
• Checkpoint code display: This display provides a checkpoint code that indicates the point at which the system stopped during the boot block and POST. A checkpoint code is either a byte or a word value that is produced by UEFI. The display does not provide error codes or suggest components to be replaced.
• Reset button: Press this button to reset the mobility services engine and run the power-on self-test (POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. The Reset button is in the lower-right corner of the light path diagnostics panel.

Rear Panel

Figure 2-5 shows details of the rear panel for the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine.

Figure 2-6 shows the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine back panel LEDs.

Figure 2-5 Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine Rear Panel

Rear Panel Components

• PCI slot 1: Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine does not use this slot.
• PCI slot 2: Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine does not use this slot.
• Power connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.

Note Power supply 1 is the default/primary power supply. If power supply 1 fails, you must replace it immediately.

• Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on the front and rear of the mobility services engine can be used simultaneously.

Note The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.

• Serial connector: Connect the serial console cable to this connector.
• USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse or keyboard to any of these connectors.
• IMM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port: Use this port to manage the mobility services engine, using a dedicated management network. If you use this connector, the IMM cannot be accessed directly from production network. A dedicated management network provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network. You can use the immconfig script provided with the mobility services engine to configure it to use a dedicated systems management network or a shared network.
• Ethernet connectors: Use either of these connectors to connect the mobility services engine to a network. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be shared with the IMM through a single network cable. See additional notes about the IMM configuration and access for details.

Figure 2-6 shows the LEDs on the rear of the mobility services engine.

Figure 2-6 Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine Rear Panel LEDs

Figure 2-7 shows a detailed view of the LEDs on a dc power supply.

Figure 2-7 Close Up of Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine DC Power Supply LEDs

• Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that the mobility services engine is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port.
• Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is an active link connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for the Ethernet port.
• AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED. When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.
• IN OK power LED: Each hot-swap dc power supply has an IN OK power LED and an OUT OK power LED. When the IN OK power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both the IN OK and OUT OK power LEDs are lit.
• DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED. When the dc power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is supplying adequate dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.
• OUT OK power LED: Each hot-swap dc power supply has an IN OK power LED and an OUT OK power LED. When the OUT OK power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is supplying adequate dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the IN OK and OUT OK power LEDs are lit.
• System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error.
• Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the mobility services engine is turned on. The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

– Off: Power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

– Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The mobility services engine is turned off and is not ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.

– Flashing slowly (once per second): The mobility services engine is turned off and is ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the mobility services engine.

– Lit: The mobility services engine is turned on.

– Fading on and off: The mobility services engine is in a reduced-power state. To wake the mobility services engine, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. See the Integrated Management Module User’s Guide for information on logging on to the IMM Web interface.

• System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the mobility services engine among other servers. You can use the Integrated Management Module User’s Guide to light this LED remotely.

Power-supply LEDs

Figure 2-8 shows the location of the power-supply LEDs on the rear of the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine. See Table 2-2 for additional information about solving power-supply problems.

Figure 2-8 Location of Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine Power Supply LEDs

Table 2-2 describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs on an ac power supply and suggested actions to correct the detected problems.

Cisco 3355 Mobile Services Engine Power Features

Specific steps to power-on the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine are provided in Powering On the Mobility Services Engine.

When the mobility services engine is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the Integrated Management Module) is shut down; however, the mobility services engine can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the mobility services engine. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the mobility services engine is connected to power but is not turned on.

Turning on the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine

Approximately 5 seconds after the mobility services engine is connected to power, one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the system is connected to power, and the power-on button LED will blink quickly. Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the mobility services engine is connected to power, the power-control button becomes active (the power-on LED will blink slowly), and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the mobility services engine is connected to power. You can turn on the mobility services engine by pressing the power-control button.

If a power failure occurs while the mobility services engine is turned on, the system will restart automatically when power is restored.

Turning off the Cisco 3355 Mobility Services Engine

When you turn off the mobility services engine and leave it connected to power, it can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the mobility services engine. While the mobility services engine remains connected to power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the mobility services engine, you must disconnect it from the power source.

Caution The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the mobility services engine as an automatic response to a critical system failure.

Automatic Installation Script

Note It is highly recommended that all relevant items be configured during initial setup to ensure optimum operation of the mobility services engine in your network. The hostname and either the Ethernet-0 (eth0) or the Ethernet-1 (eth1) port must always be configured during the automatic installation.

Note You can rerun the automatic installation script at any time to add or change parameters. There is no need to re-enter values that you do not want changed during one of these updates.

Note If you do not want to configure an item, enter skip and you are prompted for the next configuration step. Any setting skipped is retained and not modified.

The automatic installation script that displays to the screen is shown below along with descriptive text.

Example text: Indicates the installation script that displays to the console.

Body text: Provides additional information to the user about steps within the script.

Enter the login root.

Enter the password password.

Enter whether you would like to set up the initial parameters manually or via the setup wizard.

Enter Yes if you want to use the setup wizard or No if you want to manually set the parameters. Only experienced Linux system administrators should opt to configure the system using the setup script. The option in square brackets is the default. You can press Enter to choose that default.

When you enter Yes, the following displays on the console.

The host name should be a unique name that can identify the device on the network. The hostname should start with a letter, end with a letter or number, and contain only letters, numbers, and dashes.

Enter a domain name for the network domain to which this device belongs. The domain name should start with a letter, and it should end with a valid domain name suffix such as .com. It must contain only letters, numbers, dashes, and dots.

Note A network administrator can provide you with the IP address, network mask, and default gateway address for the prompts that follow.

Enter Yes if you want to provide information for a second ethernet (eth1) interface.

Note Entry of a second ethernet interface (eth1) can be skipped by entering skip.

Enter DNS information.

Note Communications between the mobility services engine, Cisco WCS, and the controller are in universal time code (UTC). Local time zones are configured on the mobility services engine to assist network operations center personnel in locating events within logs. Configuring NTP on each system provides devices with the UTC time.

Note The mobility services engine and its associated controllers must be mapped to the same NTP server and the same Cisco WCS server. An NTP server is required to automatically synchronize time between the controller, Cisco WCS, and the mobility services engine.

A login banner appears when a user logs in through the console or SSH. This example shows the default banner. You can change the text that appears in this banner in the steps below. The banner is usually used to warn users that they are entering a private system.

You can also configure a strong (Grand Unified Bootloader [GRUB]) password. A strong password must have a minimum of nine characters and must include two lowercase letters, two digits and two special characters (such as $ and #). An error message displays if you enter an inadequate password.

Caution If you forget the GRUB password, you cannot login and you will need to contact TAC to arrange for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA).

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Note If a strong password is not enabled, a password can be of any length.

Note Passwords defined before a strong password is set are not affected by the strong password setting. Only those passwords that are set after the strong password is set are affected. For example, strong passwords will be required for passwords set later in this script, such as the Cisco WCS communication password (as noted in example below) and as passwords expire.

You can configure the WCS Communication username and password using the mobility services engine setup.sh script file.

Scenarios that you might encounter while configuring the WCS username and password are as follows:

• If you configure a new WCS username and password, the password provided is applicable for the new WCS username created.
• If you configure only a WCS username without configuring the WCS password, then the default password admin is applied to the configured username.
• If you configure only a WCS password without configuring the WCS username, then the password for the admin user is changed.
• If you configure an existing user name for the WCS username and also configure the password, then the password for that existing user is changed.

Note These users are API users, and they do not have corresponding OS users on the mobility services engine appliance.

Enter Y to enable and define a Cisco WCS communication password.

Note This password does not define an individual user password for access to the Cisco WCS GUI. This password is used for SOAP/XML authentication between systems (such as mobility services engines) and Cisco WCS.

Note It is recommended that you set a BIOS password to prevent unauthorized BIOS access.

All of the information that was entered into the install script appears on the screen.

After the script configuration appears on the screen, you are asked to verify all the setup information you provided. You can enter Yes to proceed with the configuration, No to make more changes, or ^ to go back to the previous step.

If you enter yes, the configuration information is applied. Cisco recommends that you reboot the system when prompted to ensure that the changes are applied.

Note The message “***Configuration successful***” appears on the screen when the configuration is complete.

The next time you log in using root, only the Linux shell prompt appears and not the setup script. You can rerun the setup script at any time to change settings by logging in as root and running /opt/mse/setup/setup.sh.

The setup script generates a log file that can be found at /opt/mse/setup/setup.log.

Downloading Software Using Cisco WCS

To download software to a mobility services engine using Cisco WCS, follow these steps:

Step 1 Verify that you can ping the mobility services engine from Cisco WCS or an external FTP server, whichever you are going to use for the image download.

Step 2 In Cisco WCS, choose Services > Mobility Services (Figure 2-11).

Step 3 Click the name of the mobility services engine to which you want to download software.

Step 4 Choose Maintenance (left panel).

Step 5 Choose Download Software.

Figure 2-11 Mobility Services Window

Step 6 To download software, do one of the following:

• To download software listed in the Cisco WCS directory, select Select from uploaded images to transfer into the Server. Then, choose a binary image from the drop-down menu.

Cisco WCS downloads the binary images listed in the drop-down menu into the FTP server directory you have specified during the Cisco WCS installation.

• To use downloaded software available locally or over the network, select the Browse a new software image to transfer into the Server and click Browse. Locate the file and click Open.

Step 7 Click Download to send the software to the /opt/installers directory on the mobility services engine.

Step 8 After the image has been transferred to the mobility service engine, log in to the mobility services engine CLI and run the installer image from the /opt/installers directory by entering the ./image-name command.

Step 9 To run the software, enter /etc/init.d/msed start.

Step 10 To stop the software, enter /etc/init.d/msed stop and to check status enter /etc/init.d/msed status.

Manually Downloading Software

If you do not want to automatically update the mobility services engine software using Cisco WCS, follow these steps to upgrade the software manually using a local (console) or remote (SSH) connection.

Step 1 Transfer the new mobility services engine image onto the hard drive.

a. Log in as root and use the binary setting to send the software image from an external FTP server root directory.

An example software image file name is CISCO-MSE-L-K9-x-x-x-x-64bit.bin.gz, and it changes with each release.

Note The mobility services engine image is compressed at this point.

Note The default login name for the FTP server is ftp-user.

b. Verify that the image ( CISCO-MSE-L-K9-x-x-x-x-64bit.bin.gz) is in the mobility services engine /opt/installers directory.

c. To decompress (unzip) the image file enter:

The decompression yields a bin file.

d. Make sure that the CISCO-MSE-L-K9-x-x-x-x.bin file has execute permissions for the root user. If not, enter:

chmod 755 CISCO-MSE-L-K9-x-x-x-x.bin

Step 2 To manually stop the mobility services engine, login as root and enter:

Step 3 To install the new mobility services engine image, enter:

Step 4 To start the new mobility services software, by enter:

Caution Do not complete the next step, which uninstalls the script files, unless the system instructs you to do so. Removing the files unnecessarily erases your historical data.

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Step 5 To uninstall the mobility services engine’s script files, enter: