Quick Installation Checklists
The following checklists provide a
high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to
the point
where the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks
in the
suggested order ensures successful installation. It is recommended that you print
these
checklists and take them to the installation site.
Pre-Installation Tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Installation Prerequisites
| Task | Task Details or Additional Information | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Unpack the device. | Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to Shipping Carton Contents. | |
| Gather necessary components and required tools. | Review the time and items required information at the beginning of each chapter to ensure you have gathered all necessary components required for the following installation tasks: | |
| Review the safety precautions. | Refer to Safety Precautions. For translation of these messages, refer to Cautions and Danger Notices. | |
| Remove port covers | Refer to Removing Port Covers. | |
| Plan the installation. | Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in a rack. For rack installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer to Mounting Options. | |
| Review and verify installation requirements. | Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to Facility Requirements. | |
| Gather network configuration parameters. |
Installation and Initial Configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and completing the configuration tasks necessary to bring the device online and verify the operation.
Installation and Basic System Configuration
| Task | Task Details or Additional Information | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Mount the device. | Choose one of the following mounting options:
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| Gather all components required for the initial setup. | Refer to Items Required. | |
| Provide power to the device. | Refer to Providing Power to the Device. | |
| Attach a management station, establish a console connection, and configure the various levels of passwords. | Refer to Establishing a First-Time Connection to the Console Port. After completing this task, log in to the console port to configure the device. | |
| Set the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway IP address. | Use the ip
address command to configure a static device IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address, or you can use a DHCP
server to obtain the information dynamically. Refer to Configuring an IP Address for the
Device
. |
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| Set the date and time. | Use the
clock set command to set the current date and time for the device. For more information, refer
to
Setting the Date and Time.
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| Customize the host name and chassis name. |
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| Establish a connection to the out-of-band management port. | By establishing a connection to the out-of-band management port, you can complete the device configuration using an SSH session, Telnet, or management application. Refer to Establishing a Connection to the Out-of-Band Management Port. | |
| Verify that the device operates correctly. |
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| Back up the configuration. | Use the
write memory
command to replace the startup configuration with the running configuration. Refer
to
Backing Up the Running Configuration.
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