Cisco 11503 - CSS Content Services Switch User Manual

Chapter 2 Specifying the CSS Boot Configuration
Specifying the Primary Boot Configuration
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To display a list of boot filenames, enter:
(config-boot)# primary boot-file ?
To remove the primary boot file, enter:
(config-boot)# no primary boot-file
Specifying the Primary Boot Type
Use the primary boot-type command to specify the location from which the CSS
accesses the primary boot image upon system reboot or when you download new
software.
The syntax for this boot mode command is:
primary boot-type [boot-via-disk|boot-via-ftp ftp_record|
boot-via-network ftp_record]
The options and variables for this command are as follows:
• boot-via-disk - Boots the CSS from a software version that resides on the
CSS disk.
• boot-via-ftp ftp_record - Downloads an ADI file containing CSS software
that you want to install on the CSS disk. The CSS accesses the ADI or GZIP
file containing the CSS software from an FTP server, copies the file to the
disk, and unpacks it. The CSS then boots from the disk.
• boot-via-network ftp_record - Uses FTP to boot the CSS from software
located on a network-mounted file system on a remote system. Instead of the
CSS disk, the network file system contains the CSS software. The CSS boots
from this file system and loads the configuration in to memory.
Note A network boot requires that the CSS contains an operational disk.
The ftp_record variable is the name of the FTP record file that contains the FTP
server IP address, username, and password. Enter an unquoted text string with no
spaces. Refer to Chapter 1, Managing the CSS Software, for details on creating
an FTP record.

Cisco 11503 - CSS Content Services Switch Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	11503 - CSS Content Services Switch
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Managing the CSS Software

CSS Software Overview

Describes the CSS software files, installation methods, and version format.

Creating an FTP Record

Using the Running-Config and Startup-Config Files

Covers saving, copying, clearing, and showing running and startup configuration files.

Archiving Files to the Archive Directory

Restoring Files from the Archive Directory

Enabling and Copying Core Dumps

Showing CSS Configurations

CHAPTER 2 Specifying the CSS Boot Configuration

Boot Setup Quick Start

Specifying the Primary Boot Configuration

Details configuring the primary boot file, type (disk, FTP, network), and configuration path.

Specifying the Secondary Boot Configuration

Describes configuring the secondary boot file, type (disk, FTP, network), and configuration path.

Configuring a Boot Configuration Record for the Passive SCM

Covers configuring boot records for the passive SCM, including gateway, IP, boot file, and type.

Booting the CSS from a Network Drive

Details the process of network booting the CSS using a .zip file from www.cisco.com.

CHAPTER 3 Configuring User Profiles

User Profiles Overview

Explains user profiles, customizable settings like CLI prompt, expert mode, and terminal parameters.

User Profile Configuration Quick Start

Configuring User Terminal Parameters

Covers configuring terminal idle time, length, prompt, netmask format, and timeout.

Using Expert Mode

Copying and Saving User Profiles

CHAPTER 4 Using the CSS Logging Features

Logging Overview

Introduces CSS logging, log files, destinations, and default logging levels.

Specifying Logging Buffer Size

Configuring Logging for a Subsystem

Details how to select CSS subsystems and log activity at different logging levels.

Specifying a Log File Destination

Covers specifying destinations for log files: disk, host, or CSS active session.

Logging CLI Commands

Showing Log Files

Copying Log Files to an FTP or TFTP Server

Interpreting sys.log Log Messages

Interpreting Undeliverable Messages

CHAPTER 5 Configuring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

SNMP Overview

Provides an overview of SNMP, its standards, and the manager/agent communication model.

Management Information Base (MIB) Overview

Explains MIBs, MIB objects, the MIB tree structure, and MIB variables.

Preparing to Configure SNMP on the CSS

Defining the CSS as an SNMP Agent

Details the steps for configuring the CSS as an SNMP agent, including communities, traps, and contact info.

Configuring Denial of Service (DoS)

Covers configuring enterprise traps for DoS attacks and displaying/resetting DoS statistics.

Managing SNMP on the CSS

CSS SNMP Traps

CHAPTER 6 Configuring Remote Monitoring (RMON)

RMON Overview

Introduces RMON, its supported groups (Statistics, History, Alarm, Event), and MIB objects.

Configuring an RMON Event

Details how to configure RMON events, including quick start, index, attributes, and activation.

Configuring an RMON Alarm

Covers configuring RMON alarms, including sampling methods, thresholds, and events.

Configuring an RMON History

Explains how to configure RMON history for ports, including data sources, buckets, and intervals.

Viewing RMON Information

CHAPTER 7 Using an XML Document to Configure the CSS

Creating XML Code

Provides guidelines for developing XML code for the Content API, including tag usage and special characters.

Allowing the Transfer of XML Configuration Files on the CSS

Parsing the XML Code

Publishing the XML Code to the CSS

Testing the Output of the XML Code

CHAPTER 8 Using the CSS Scripting Language

Script Considerations

Playing a Script

Using the Command Scheduler

Details scheduling CLI commands and scripts for periodic execution.

Using Variables

Covers creating, setting, removing, and modifying variables, including types and operations.

Using Logical and Relational Operators and Branch Commands

Explains using 'if' and 'while' commands for structured script logic and operators.

Special Variables

Using Arrays

Capturing User Input

Using Command Line Arguments

Using Functions

Syntax Errors and Script Termination

Using the grep Command

Using socket Commands

Explains socket commands for ASCII/hexadecimal send/receive, connection handling, and inspection.

Script Upgrade Considerations

Using the showtech Script

APPENDIX A Upgrading Your CSS Software

Before You Begin

Copying the New CSS Software

Configuring an FTP Server Record on the CSS

Explains how to create an FTP record file on the CSS to identify the ADI for the upgrade.

Upgrading Your CSS Software

Provides information on upgrading CSS software, including restrictions and methods.

Using the Upgrade Script

Details how to run the upgrade script automatically or interactively.

Manually Upgrading the CSS Software

Explains the CLI commands required to manually upgrade the CSS software version.

APPENDIX B Using the Offline Diagnostic Monitor Menu

Accessing the Offline DM Main Menu

Using the Boot Configuration Menu

Illustrates the boot process flowchart and describes menu options for boot configuration.

Using the Advanced Options

Using the Security Options

Setting Password Protection

Changing the Administrative Username and Password

Using the Disk Options

Reformatting the Disk

Performing a Check Disk

Configuring Disks in a Two-Disk CSS

Details configuring PCMCIA slots for primary/secondary boot, logging, and core dumps.

Rebooting the CSS