Before installing a new software version and RCFs, youmust erase the Cisco switch configuration and perform basic configuration.
About this task
Youmust repeat these steps on each of the IP switches in the MetroClusterIP configuration.
- Reset the switchto factory defaults:
- Erasethe existing configuration: write erase
- Reloadthe switch software: reload
The system reboots and enters the configuration wizard.During the boot, if you receive the prompt Abort Auto Provisioning and continue withnormal setup?(yes/no)[n], you should respond yes to proceed.
- In theconfiguration wizard, enter the basic switch settings:
Admin password
Switch name
Out-of-band managementconfiguration
Default gateway
SSH service (RSA)
After completing the configuration wizard, the switchreboots.
- When prompted,enter the user name and password to log in to the switch.
Example
The following example shows the prompts and system responseswhen configuring the switch. The angle brackets (<<<) show where you enter the information.
---- System Admin Account Setup ----Do you want to enforce secure password standard (yes/no) [y]:y <<< Enter the password for "admin": password <<< Confirm the password for "admin": password <<< ---- Basic System Configuration Dialog VDC: 1 ----This setup utility will guide you through the basic configuration ofthe system. Setup configures only enough connectivity for managementof the system.Please register Cisco Nexus3000 Family devices promptly with yoursupplier. Failure to register may affect response times for initialservice calls. Nexus3000 devices must be registered to receiveentitled support services.Press Enter at anytime to skip a dialog. Use ctrl-c at anytimeto skip the remaining dialogs.
You enter basic information in the next set of prompts,including the switch name, management address, and gateway, and selectSSH with RSA.
Would you like to enter the basic configuration dialog (yes/no): yes Create another login account (yes/no) [n]: Configure read-only SNMP community string (yes/no) [n]: Configure read-write SNMP community string (yes/no) [n]: Enter the switch name : switch-name <<< Continue with Out-of-band (mgmt0) management configuration? (yes/no) [y]: Mgmt0 IPv4 address : management-IP-address <<< Mgmt0 IPv4 netmask : management-IP-netmask <<< Configure the default gateway? (yes/no) [y]: y <<< IPv4 address of the default gateway : gateway-IP-address <<< Configure advanced IP options? (yes/no) [n]: Enable the telnet service? (yes/no) [n]: Enable the ssh service? (yes/no) [y]: y <<< Type of ssh key you would like to generate (dsa/rsa) [rsa]: rsa <<< Number of rsa key bits <1024-2048> [1024]: Configure the ntp server? (yes/no) [n]: Configure default interface layer (L3/L2) [L2]: Configure default switchport interface state (shut/noshut) [noshut]: shut <<< Configure CoPP system profile (strict/moderate/lenient/dense) [strict]:
The final set of prompts completes the configuration:
The following configuration will be applied: password strength-check switchname IP_switch_A_1vrf context managementip route 0.0.0.0/0 10.10.99.1exit no feature telnet ssh key rsa 1024 force feature ssh system default switchport system default switchport shutdown copp profile strictinterface mgmt0ip address 10.10.99.10 255.255.255.0no shutdownWould you like to edit the configuration? (yes/no) [n]:Use this configuration and save it? (yes/no) [y]:2017 Jun 13 21:24:43 A1 %$ VDC-1 %$ %COPP-2-COPP_POLICY: Control-Plane is protected with policy copp-system-p-policy-strict.[########################################] 100%Copy complete.User Access VerificationIP_switch_A_1 login: adminPassword:Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) Software...IP_switch_A_1#
- Save the configuration:
IP_switch-A-1# copy running-config startup-config
- Reboot the switchand wait for the switch to reload:
IP_switch-A-1# reload
- Repeat the previoussteps on the other three switches in the MetroCluster IP configuration.
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Now, let's delve into the concepts and steps outlined in the provided article regarding the installation of a new software version and Resilient Configuration Files (RCFs) on Cisco switches:
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Resetting the Switch to Factory Defaults:
- Purpose: Before installing a new software version and RCFs, it is crucial to reset the Cisco switch to factory defaults to ensure a clean slate.
- Steps:
write erase: This command erases the existing configuration on the switch.reload: Reloads the switch software, initiating a system reboot.
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Configuration Wizard:
- Purpose: After resetting, the system enters a configuration wizard to guide the user through basic switch settings.
- Steps:
- The wizard prompts for the following basic switch settings:
- Admin password
- Switch name
- Out-of-band management configuration
- Default gateway
- SSH service (RSA)
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Example Configuration Dialog:
- The example provides a step-by-step demonstration of configuring the switch using a dialog with user prompts and responses.
- Noteworthy configurations include setting up the admin password, switch name, management address, gateway, and enabling SSH with RSA.
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Final Configuration:
- After completing the configuration wizard, the article presents a final set of prompts for advanced configurations.
- Notable configurations include:
- Setting the password strength-check
- Configuring switch name
- Defining IP settings (management IP address, netmask, default gateway)
- Enabling SSH with RSA key generation
- Configuring other advanced options (telnet, NTP server, interface settings)
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Saving and Applying Configuration:
- The user is prompted to save the configuration, and the article demonstrates how to copy the running configuration to the startup configuration.
- The command
copy running-config startup-configis used to save the configuration.
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Rebooting the Switch:
- After saving the configuration, the switch is rebooted using the
reloadcommand. - The user must wait for the switch to reload.
- After saving the configuration, the switch is rebooted using the
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Repeat Steps for Other Switches:
- The article emphasizes the importance of repeating these steps for each IP switch in the MetroCluster IP configuration.
In summary, the provided article outlines a meticulous process for resetting, configuring, and saving Cisco switch settings, ensuring a standardized and secure setup. The inclusion of an example configuration dialog enhances the clarity and comprehensibility of the procedure.
