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Cisco SNS 3400 Series Appliance Overview
Cisco SNS-3400 series appliance hardware consists of Cisco SNS 3415 and Cisco SNS 3495 appliances.
• For the Cisco SNS 3400 series hardware specifications, see the
• For the LED indicators on the Cisco SNS 3400 series appliances, see the
Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview
Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliances
The Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance is designed for performance and density over a wide range
of business workloads, from web serving to distributed databases.
Cisco ISE, Release 2.0.1 is available on SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 platforms.
Note
The SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances support only Cisco ISE 2.0.1 or later releases. You cannot install a
release earlier than 2.0.1 on the SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 appliance.
Cisco SNS 3400 Series Appliance Overview, on page 1
Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview, on page 1
Before You Begin, on page 9
Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances, on page 14
Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances, on page 28
Hardware Installation Guide, Release
Cisco Secure Network Server Data
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Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances
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Summary of Contents for Cisco SNS 3400 Series
- Page 1 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliances The Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance is designed for performance and density over a wide range of business workloads, from web serving to distributed databases. Cisco ISE, Release 2.0.1 is available on SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 platforms.
- Page 2 The SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances support the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) secure boot feature. This feature ensures that only a Cisco-signed ISE image can be installed on the SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances, and prevents installation of any unsigned operating system even with physical access to the device.
- Page 3 KVM connector (used with KVM cable that provides two USB 2.0, one VGA, and one serial connector) The following table describes the LEDs located on the front panel of the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. Front Panel LEDs Hard drive fault •...
- Page 4 Power button/LED • Off—There is no AC power to the server. • Amber—The server is in standby power mode. Power is supplied only to the Cisco IMC and some motherboard functions. • Green—The server is in main power mode. Power is supplied to all server components.
- Page 5 • Green, blinking—One or more Ethernet LOM ports are link-active, with activity. Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 Appliance Back Panel View The following figure shows the components of the Cisco SNS-3515 and Cisco 3595 appliance back panel view. Figure 2: Back Panel LEDs Grounding-lug hole (for DC power 1-GbE Ethernet dedicated management port;...
- Page 6 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 Appliance Back Panel View USB 3.0 ports (two) The following table describes the LEDs located on the back panel of the Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance. LED Name...
- Page 7 Note Power must be connected to the server for these LEDs to be operate. The following figure shows the locations of these internal LEDs in Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances...
- Page 8 DIMM fault LEDs (one in front of each DIMM mLOM card fault LED (on motherboard next socket on the motherboard) to mLOM socket) The following table describes the internal diagnostic LEDs located inside the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. LED Name State Internal diagnostic LEDs (all) •...
- Page 9 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Before You Begin Before You Begin This section provides information on how you can prepare your site for safely installing the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. Safety Guidelines Note Before you install, operate, or service a Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance, review the...
- Page 10 If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures. Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns. Unpack and Inspect the Server Caution When handling internal server components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only.
- Page 11 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Prepare for Server Installation Figure 4: Shipping Box Contents Prepare for Server Installation • Installation Guidelines, on page 11 • Rack Requirements, on page 12 • Equipment Requirements, on page 12 •...
- Page 12 • The minimum vertical rack space per server must be one RU, equal to 1.75 in. (44.45 mm). Equipment Requirements The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation. The inner rails (mounting brackets) are pre-attached to the sides of the server.
- Page 13 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Physical Specifications Physical Specifications The following table lists the physical specifications of the server. Description Specification Height 1.7 in. (4.3 cm) Width 16.9 in. (42.9 cm) Depth 29.8 in. (75.8 cm) Weight (fully loaded chassis) SNS 3515: 37.9 lb.
- Page 14 Standby power: 12 VDC Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances This section describes how to install your Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 appliance and connect it to the network. It contains: • Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack, on page 15 •...
- Page 15 Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack This section describes how to install the Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance in a rack. Install the Side Rails...
- Page 16 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Install the Side Rails Figure 6: Front Securing Mechanism, Inside of Front End Front mounting pegs Securing plate shown pulled back to open position Rack post Step 3 Install the outer slide rails into the rack: a) Align one slide-rail assembly front end with the front rack-post holes that you want to use.
- Page 17 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Inner rail release clip Outer rail attached to rack post Inner rail attached to server and inserted into outer rail Step 5 (Optional) Secure the server in the rack more permanently by using the two screws that are provided with the slide rails.
- Page 18 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Reverse the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Figure 8: Attach the Cable Management Arm to the Rear of the Slide Rails CMA tab on arm farthest from server and end of CMA tab on width-adjustment slider and end of...
- Page 19 CMA tab on end of width-adjustment slider Metal button for rotating Connect Cables This section describes how to connect your Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance to the network and the appliance console. • Connect the Network Interface, on page 19 •...
- Page 20 Connect the other end to a switch in your network. Ethernet Port Connector The Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance comes with twosix integrated dual-port Ethernet controllers. The controllers provide an interface for connecting to 10-Mb/s, 100-Mb/s, or 1000-Mb/s networks and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet LAN.
- Page 21 To connect an ASCII terminal to the console port, use a DB-9 female to DB-25 male straight-through cable with a DB-25 female to DB-25 female gender changer. To connect a terminal or a PC running terminal-emulation software to the console port on the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance: Step 1 Connect the terminal using a straight-through cable to the console port.
- Page 22 The Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance does not provide support for a mouse. The Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 provides USB ports on the rear of the appliance that can be used to connect a keyboard and video monitor.
- Page 23 This server node has a range of six MAC addresses assigned to the Cisco IMC. The MAC address printed on the label is the beginning of the range of six contiguous MAC addresses.
- Page 24 Allow your preconfigured DHCP server to assign an IP address to the server node. Step 4 Use the assigned IP address to access and log in to the Cisco IMC for the server node. Consult with your DHCP server administrator to determine the IP address.
- Page 25 Shared LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled. In this mode, DHCP replies are returned to both the shared LOM ports and the Cisco card ports. If the system determines that the Cisco card connection is not getting its IP address from a Cisco UCS Manager system because the server is in standalone mode, further DHCP requests from the Cisco card are disabled.
- Page 26 Use a browser and the IP address of the Cisco IMC to connect to the Cisco IMC management interface. The IP address is based upon the settings that you made (either a static address or the address assigned by your DHCP server).
- Page 27 LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled. In this mode, DHCP replies are returned to both the shared LOM ports and the Cisco card ports. If the system determines that the Cisco card connection is not getting its IP address from a Cisco UCS Manager system because the server is in standalone mode, further DHCP requests from the Cisco card are disabled.
- Page 28 Cisco ISE services when the installation and initial configuration is complete. Install the ISE Server After you download the Cisco ISE ISO image, you can use any of the following options to install and set up the Cisco ISE software on your appliance:...
- Page 29 Install ISE 2.0.1 on the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance Remotely Using CIMC After you have configured the CIMC for your appliance, you can use it to manage your Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. You can perform all operations including BIOS configuration on your Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance through the CIMC.
- Page 30 Step 10 At the boot prompt, press Enter to install Cisco ISE using a serial console. If you want to use a keyboard and monitor, use the arrow key to select the Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Monitor) option. The following message appears.
- Page 31 At the boot prompt, choose one of the following and press Enter. • Cisco ISE Installation (Serial Console) to install Cisco ISE through a serial console • Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Monitor) to install Cisco ISE using a keyboard and monitor.
- Page 32 Step 9 Safely remove the USB device from the local system. Step 10 Plug in the bootable USB device to the Cisco ISE appliance, restart the appliance, and boot from the USB drive to install Cisco ISE. Run the Setup Program This section describes the setup process to configure the ISE server.
- Page 33 Run the Setup Program Note It is not recommended to attempt offline installation of Cisco ISE as this can lead to system instability. When you run the Cisco ISE installation script offline, the following error is shown: Sync with NTP server failed' Incorrect time could render the system unusable until it is re-installed.
- Page 34 Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances Run the Setup Program Prompt Description Example DNS domain name Cannot be an IP address. Valid example.com characters include ASCII characters, any numerals, the hyphen (-), and the period (.). Primary name server Must be a valid IPv4 address for the 10.15.20.25...
- Page 35 After the setup program is run, the system reboots automatically. Now, you can log in to Cisco ISE using the username and password that was configured during the setup process. Verify the Installation Process To verify that you have correctly completed the installation process: Step 1 When the system reboots, at the login prompt enter the username you configured during setup, and press Enter.
- Page 36 Identity Mapping Service disabled Reset the Administrator Password If you are not able to log in to the system due to the loss of the administrator password, you can use the Cisco ISE software DVD to reset the administrator password. Note You can also use the bootable USB drive and CIMC to reset the administrator password.
- Page 37 Reimage ISE on the Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance The Cisco SNS-3500 series appliances do not have built-in DVD drives. Therefore, to reimage a Cisco ISE hardware appliance with Cisco ISE software, you must create a bootable USB device, as described previously.
- Page 38 The SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances support the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) secure boot feature. This feature ensures that only a Cisco-signed ISE image can be installed on the SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances, and prevents installation of any unsigned operating system even with physical access to the device.