Checking Conditions Prior To System Startup; Performing Complex Configurations; Starting The System And Observing Initial Conditions - Cisco SCE8000 GBE Installation And Configuration Manual

Starting the Cisco SCE8000 GBE Platform

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Check the following conditions before you start your Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform:
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Performing Complex Configurations

After you have installed your Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform hardware, checked all external
connections, turned on the system power, allowed the system to boot up, and performed the initial system
configuration, you might need to perform more complex configurations, which are beyond the scope of
this publication.
For further information on system and interface configuration, refer to the following documents:
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Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions

After installing your Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform and connecting cables, complete the following steps
to start the Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform:
Make sure the power cables are connected to the Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform.
Step 1
Plug the AC power supply cables into the AC power source, or make sure the circuit breakers at the DC
Step 2
panels are turned to the on position. Turn on the switches on both power supplies.
Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.
Step 3
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Both power supply units are installed and connected. (If only one power supply is connected it will
put the box in warning state.)
First-time startup at installation:
Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform connected to local console (CON port)
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The console terminal is turned on and properly configured
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Subsequent startups
Line interfaces are properly cabled (optional)
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Cisco SCE8000 GBE platform is connected to at least one of the following types of
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management stations:
Direct connection to local console (CON port)
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Remote management station via the LAN (Mng port)
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Cisco SCE8000 GBE Software Configuration Guide
Cisco SCE8000 CLI Command Reference
Chapter 7 Basic Cisco SCE8000 GBE Platform Operations
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