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Installing and uninstalling procedures are described in the following sections:
The EM can be deployed in a number of different configurations, from a single hardware system to a multisite distributed management system.
All Cisco EMF-based solutions run on Sun Solaris/SPARC hardware running the Solaris operating environment, release 2.6.
Use C8500MGR only with Cisco Catalyst 8500 routers using a supported Cisco IOS Release. For a list of the supported Cisco IOS releases, see the accompanying release notes. Other IOS versions may be used; however, some functionality may not be compatible with other IOS software.
C8500MGR operates with the following software:
System requirements are described in the following sections:
The EM uses Cisco EMF, which requires a license key to operate.
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Note For information about how to obtain a license key, see the Cisco Element Management Framework v3.2 User Guide, or contact Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for assistance. |
The recommended minimum hardware requirements for servers are:
If a number of graphically intensive applications are run on a workstation, it is helpful to use a 24-bit Sun color card. A typical manager installation requires 500 MB of free disk space in a file system. An appropriate amount of free disk space for database files is also required.
The recommended minimum hardware requirements for clients are Sun Microsystems SunBlade 100, Ultra 10 or similar with the following:
If a number of graphically intensive applications are run on a workstation, it is helpful to use a 24-bit Sun color card. A typical manager installation requires 500 MB of free disk space in a file system.
Before you can install the EM, a fully licensed version of Cisco EMF must be installed. The EM may only be installed when Cisco EMF not initialized (i.e., not running).
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Note For details on Cisco EMF, see the Cisco Element Management Framework Installation and Administration and the Cisco Element Manager Framework Knowledge Base guides. |
Installing the EM involves the following:
1. System requirements—Confirm the proper preinstallation procedures by reviewing the "System Requirements" section.
2. Cisco EMF—Verify that you have the following required Cisco EMF 3.2 software installed before proceeding:
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Note For information on installing the Cisco EMF application and related patches, see the Cisco Element Management Framework Installation and Administration and the relevant Cisco Element Management Framework Release Notes. |
3. Installation—Install the C8500MGR software according to the instructions in one of the following sections:
"Installing or Upgrading from a Remote CDROM Drive" section
"Installing or Upgrading Using C8500MGRinstall" section
a. Perform configuration tasks on the Cisco Catalyst 8500 routers. For details, see the "Configuration" section.
b. Set trap notifications. For details, see the "Enabling Traps" section.
c. Enable Configuration Backup/Restore. For details, see the "Setting Up a Workstation as a TFTP Server" section.
5. EM Session—To begin working with the EM, see the "Starting a User Session" section.
The following are categories of physical objects supported by the C8500MGR software:
The following table displays a list of routers supported by C8500MGR.
Table 2-1 C8500MGR Supported Routers
The following table displays a list of the route and switch processors supported by C8500MGR.
The following tables displays the generic, ATM, and ethernet module interfaces and port adapters supported by C8500MGR.
Table 2-3 C8500MGR Supported Generic Module Interfaces and Port Adapters
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Table 2-4 C8500MGR Supported ATM Module Interfaces and Port Adapters
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Table 2-5 C8500MGR Supported Ethernet Module Interfaces and Port Adapters
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The EM can be deployed in a distributed manner to utilize the power of multiple machines. Two types of deployment are available: server and client. Server and client installations, however, cannot run on the same workstation. You can install either a server or a client on one machine, but not both.
Note that the EM installation type, server or client, must match that of the installed Cisco EMF application.
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Note For information regarding Cisco EMF server and client deployment , see the Cisco Element Management Framework Installation and Administration Guide. |
Server and client installations are described in the following sections:
Every EM deployment must have a server installed. Processes on the server keep track of the current state of the network model, user access, and events.
EM deployment allows for client installations on separate workstations. The client installations run EM applications that access objects on the server. A client installation contains only those parts of the EM software necessary to run a user session. The user session communicates with the server when required to retrieve management information. When management information is retrieved, all window updates are processed locally on the client machine, freeing resources on the manager to process network information.
The client installation copies the client software onto the local machine; therefore, there is no need to mount files across the network. Network traffic occurs only when the client requires more data from the server.
The server installation includes all files that run a user session on the server system. The EM can therefore be installed on a single system with server and client functionality, and can be upgraded by adding separate client machines later as necessary.
To install the EM software on a system that does not have its own CD-ROM drive, proceed as follows:
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Caution Successful C8500MGR server installation requires that the Cisco EMF application be uninitialized. Before beginning the installation process, you can choose to determine if the Cisco EMF server is initialized. For additional information, see the "Checking the Status of the EM" section. If the Cisco EMF server is initialized, you must stop the Cisco EMF application and reset the database to uninitialize. |
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Caution Successful C8500MGR client installation requires that the Cisco EMF client has never been started (using the cemf start command). If the Cisco EMF client has ever been started, you must uninstall then reinstall the Cisco EMF client. Install the C8500MGR client before starting the Cisco EMF client. |
Step 2 Log in as a root user on the remote host.
Step 3 Verify if the Volume Manager is running by entering the following:
If the Volume Manager is running, a message similar to the following displays:
Or, if the Volume Manager is not running, start the Volume Manager by entering the following:
Step 4 Export the CD-ROM device to the remote host:
The listing which displays includes the /cdrom mount point.
Step 5 Mount the remote CD-ROM on the local host (where the EM will be installed):
Replace remote-host with the host name of the remote device.
The contents of the CD-ROM should now be visible under the /mnt/cdfiles mount point. To continue the installation, proceed to Step 3 in the following section.
After you install Cisco EMF (and the required patches) and acquire a valid license, you can install C8500MGR using the C8500MGRinstall script.
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Note For details on installing the Cisco EMF application, see the Cisco Element Management Framework Installation and Administration Guide. |
The C8500MGRinstall script can be used for first-time installations as well as upgrades to previously installed versions. Before loading the software, the C8500MGRinstall script checks the system for existing packages. If an existing package is found, the script compares the existing version to the version on the CD. If the version on the CD is more recent, the previously installed version is upgraded. If the version on the CD is older than the installed version, no system change occurs. If an existing package is not found, the version on the CD is installed.
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Caution Successful C8500MGR server installation requires that the Cisco EMF application be uninitialized. Before beginning the installation process, you can choose to determine if the Cisco EMF server is initialized. For additional information, see the "Checking the Status of the EM" section. If Cisco EMF server is initialized, you must stop the Cisco EMF application and reset the database to uninitialize. |
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Caution Successful C8500MGR client installation requires that the Cisco EMF client has never been started (using the cemf start command). If the Cisco EMF client has ever been started, you must uninstall then reinstall the Cisco EMF client. Install the C8500MGR client before starting the Cisco EMF client. |
Step 2 Insert the C8500MGR CD-ROM and make the CD-ROM area your working directory by entering the following:
Step 3 Run the install script by entering the following:
The installation script automatically detects what type of Cisco EMF installation exists (server or client) and whether Cisco EMF is initiated or not.
If the Cisco EMF server is initialized, the script stops and a message in the terminal window indicates that Cisco EMF server must be in the uninitialized state. In order to change the Cisco EMF server to uninitialized, you must stop the Cisco EMF server and reset the database.
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Caution Resetting the Cisco EMF database deletes all objects currently deployed in the Cisco EMF application. |
To stop the Cisco EMF server and reset the database, enter the following:
After uninitializing the Cisco EMF application, you can continue the EM installation procedure after repeating Step 3.
If the Cisco EMF client has ever been started, the script stops and a message in the terminal window indicates that Cisco EMF client must be installed on a fresh Cisco EMF client installation. If this is the case, you must uninstall and reinstall the Cisco EMF client. Do not start the Cisco EMF client before installing the C8500MGR client. After reinstalling the Cisco EMF client, you may begin the C8500MGR client installation process at the beginning.
If Cisco EMF is not initialized, the terminal window lists the compatible installation option:
Because the EM installation must match that of the Cisco EMF application, if the Cisco EMF server is installed, then the EM client install will be incompatible and vice versa. The script hides the incompatible options on the terminal window. Furthermore, the script detects whether Cisco EMF is currently running and hides the invalid option.
The following depicts an example of a terminal window which would display when the Cisco EMF server package exists on a workstation and Cisco EMF is not initialized.
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Tip Enter ? for help or q to quit. |
Step 4 Choose the appropriate installation option.
The utility lists the packages to be installed, including COMs and the EM. First time EM installations displays a list all COM components and the selected EM component (e.g., C8500MGRm for server installation or C8500MGRc for client installation). If an earlier version of the EM exists on the workstation, only those components that are out of date are listed. A confirmation of the installation appears.
Step 5 Enter the appropriate confirmation at the prompt (yes or no).
The entry of no cancels the installation procedure and returns you to the previous installation terminal window, while yes proceeds with the installation of all components listed.
You cannot selected individual components for installation.
As installation of each package takes place, the following displays:
At the completion of the installation, the following displays:
Step 6 When the installation is complete, exit the CD-ROM area by entering the following:
You can start a user session, if needed, and begin using the installed package. For additional information, see the "Starting a User Session" section.
You can uninstall the EMs using the provided scripts. Use any of the three options listed here to remove the software:
You need not uninstall the EM to install a later version. For additional information, see the "Installing or Upgrading Using C8500MGRinstall" section.
To prepare to remove an EM, log in as a root user on the machine where the EM is installed.
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Tip C8500MGR can be uninstalled whether Cisco EMF is initialized (i.e., running) or not. You can choose to determine if Cisco EMF is initialized prior to beginning the uninstall process. For additional information, see the "Checking the Status of the EM" section. If Cisco EMF is initialized, you can choose to stop and the application and reset the database to uninitialize the application. |
You can use the cemf install script to list all the EM packages installed, and remove selected packages. The cemf install script removes the shared components and the EM package (e.g., C8500MGR and all required COM components).
Some options cannot be removed. For example, Cisco EMF cannot be removed until C8500MGR is removed. Dependent software (for example, C8500MGR) must be removed before the primary software (in this case, Cisco EMF) can be removed.
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Note To remove packages using the cemf install script, see the Cisco Element Management Framework Installation and Administration guide. |
You can selectively remove an EM package (e.g., C8500MGR server or C8500MGR client) using the C8500MGRinstall script with the -r command. The -r command allows you to leave the shared components on the system and only remove the EM package (i.e., the associated COMs are not removed).
To remove EM packages using the C8500MGRinstall script:
Step 2 At a command prompt, enter:
(Replace CEMF_ROOT with the name of the directory where Cisco EMF is installed.)
Step 3 After navigating to the Cisco EMF root directory, enter the following:
A list of all the packages installed appears in a terminal window. The options presented in the terminal window includes Cisco EMF (Server or Client), Cisco EMF patches, and each EM (Server or Client) installed (e.g., Cisco 8500 Series Manager). Typically EM packages do not require Cisco EMF initialization, and such information appears beside the relevant option.
If an installed package contains dependencies to other installed packages, the following appears beside the affected option(s):
The following figure is an example of a terminal window which would display during an uninstall when the Cisco EMF server package, Cisco EMF patches, and the C8500MGR server package are installed on a workstation.
2) Cisco 8500 Series Manager Server and its required COM Components — (CEMF Initialization Required)
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Tip Enter ? for help or q to quit. |
Step 4 To uninstall a package, enter the appropriate option at the prompt.
The utility verifies the option selected and a confirmation of the uninstall appears.
If the option entered in the previous step is invalid, the script notifies you of the error, lists the valid option(s), and redisplays the selection prompt. Enter a valid selection and continue.
Step 5 Enter the appropriate confirmation at the prompt (y or n).
The entry of n indicates no and cancels the uninstall procedure and returns you to the previous uninstall terminal window, while an entry of y, indicating yes, proceeds with the uninstall of the selected package.
As the uninstall takes place, the following displays for each package:
At the completion of the installation, the following displays:
The EM packages is uninstalled (e.g., C8500MGR). The associated COM components, however, remain installed.
You can selectively remove an EM package and all associated COM components using the C8500MGRinstall script with the -r -all command. The -r -all command does not allow you to leave shared components on the system (i.e., the EM package and all associated COMs are removed).
To remove an EM including the associated COM components using the C8500MGRinstall script:
Step 2 At a command prompt, enter:
(Replace CEMF_ROOT with the name of the directory where Cisco EMF is installed.)
Step 3 After navigating to the Cisco EMF root directory, enter the following:
A list of all the packages installed appears in a terminal window. The options presented in the terminal window includes Cisco EMF (Server or Client), Cisco EMF patches, and each EM (Server or Client) installed (e.g., Cisco 8500 Series Manager). Typically EM packages do not required Cisco EMF initialization, and such information appears beside the relevant option.
If an installed package contains dependencies to other installed packages, the following appears beside the affected option(s):
The following figure is an example of the terminal window displayed during an uninstall when the Cisco EMF server package, Cisco EMF patches, and the C8500MGR server package are installed on a workstation.
2) Cisco 8500 Series Manager Server and its required COM Components — (CEMF Initialization Required)
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Tip Enter ? for help or q to quit. |
Step 4 To uninstall a package, enter the appropriate option at the prompt.
The utility verifies the option selected and lists the packages to be uninstalled, including the EM (C8500MGRm for server package or C8500MGRc for client package) and COMs. A confirmation of the uninstall appears.
If the option entered in the previous step is invalid, the script notifies you of the error, lists the valid option(s), and redisplays the selection prompt. Enter a valid selection and continue.
Step 5 Enter the appropriate confirmation at the prompt (y or n).
The entry of n indicates no and cancels the uninstall procedure and returns you to the previous uninstall terminal window, while an entry of y, indicating yes, proceeds with the uninstall of the selected package.
As each package is unistalled, the following displays:
At the completion of the uninstall, the following displays:
The EM package and each of its associated COM components are uninstalled.
Posted: Thu Mar 20 18:08:38 PST 2003
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