Configure; Connect To The Cisco Expressway - Cisco expressway ce1100 Installation Manual

Cisco Expressway CE1100 Appliance Installation Guide

Configure

Configure
This section describes the different ways you can connect to the Cisco Expressway and perform the initial
configuration.

Connect to the Cisco Expressway

Before you can use the Cisco Expressway, you must configure its IPv4 and/or IPv6 address, subnet mask, default
gateway and set the root and admin password. You can also choose to enable the web UI and SSH access. Consult
your network administrator for information on which addresses to use. Note that the Cisco Expressway must use a
static IP address.
Note: An additional IP address is required if the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) tool is used. It can be
a static IP address or assigned using DHCP.
For initial configuration, use any of these methods:
Connect a PC to the Cisco Expressway using a serial cable (see
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Connect a monitor and keyboard directly into the unit (see
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Configure the Cisco Expressway, page
Connect using the CIMC port ( see
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Serial Using the CIMC, page
Figure 1 Rear Panel Showing Ports
Table 3 Rear Panel Ports
1 LAN 1 (left-hand SFP port)
2 LAN 2 ( right-hand SFP port)
3 Modular LAN-on-motherboard (MLOM) card slot
4 USB 3.0 port
5 USB 3.0 port
6 CIMC port
7 Serial Port (RJ-45 connector)
Configure the Cisco Expressway, page
Connect Using the CIMC Port, page 12
13).
Connect Using the Serial Port, page 11
13).
Connect Using the KVM Port, page 12
13).
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followed by Remotely Connect to