Predeployment Testing - Cisco 10008 Hardware Installation Manual

Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router
Table 4-2 Definition of Bits in the Software Configuration Register
Bit No. Hex Value
00 to 03 0x0000 to
0x000F
06 0x0040
07 0x0080
08 0x0100
09 0x0200
10 0x0400
11 and 12 0x0800 to
0x1000
13 0x2000
14 0x4000
15 0x8000

Predeployment Testing

Laboratory testing is a prerequisite for new equipment deployment. The aim of the testing is to certify
the product for use in the network.
In the lab, the product is typically evaluated to
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Labs have a certification plan for measuring product stability and interoperability. After the platform
demonstrates that it can pass the certification plan, it is deployed.
During performance testing, lab personnel:
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Meaning/Function
Defines the source of a default Cisco IOS software image required to run the router:
00—At power-on, the system remains at the ROM monitor prompt (rommon>), awaiting a
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user command to boot the system manually by means of the rommon boot command.
01—At power-on, the system automatically boots the first system image found in the Flash
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memory single inline memory module (SIMM) on the PRE.
02 to 0F—At power-on, the system automatically boots from a default Cisco IOS software
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image stored on a TFTP server in the network. For this setting, the Fast Ethernet port on the
PRE must be configured and operational. This setting also enables boot system commands that
override the default filename.
Causes system software to ignore the contents of NVRAM.
Enable the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) bit.
The Break function is disabled after 30 seconds.
Not used.
Broadcast based on 0.0.0.0 IP address.
Defines the console baud rate (the default setting is 9600 baud).
Boots an image from the Flash SIMM.
Broadcast using the subnet broadcast address.
Enables diagnostic messages and ignores the contents of NVRAM.
Verify its interoperability with other network connected equipment
Verify the performance and stability of a platform
Test software services and features during simulated operation
Verify that the product is NEBS compliant
Refer to vendor documentation to make sure that the product meets vendor benchmarks.
Often have specialized tools for testing, and might test the functionality in cooperation with
customers who are interested in using the product.
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