Chapter 5
Configuring IE2100 CNS Agents
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Device
Access switch
Distribution switch
DHCP server
TFTP server
IE2100 Configuration Registrar
For more information about running the setup program and creating templates on the Configuration
Note
Registrar, see the Cisco Intelligence Engine 2100 Series Configuration Registrar Manual.
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Prerequisites for Enabling Automatic Configuration
Required Configuration
Factory default (no configuration file)
IP helper address
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Enable DHCP relay agent
IP routing (if used as default gateway)
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IP address assignment
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TFTP server IP address
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Path to bootstrap configuration file on the TFTP server
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Default gateway IP address
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Create a bootstrap configuration file that includes the CNS
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configuration commands that enable the switch to
communicate with the IE2100 Configuration Registrar.
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Configure the switch to use either the switch MAC address or
the serial number (instead of the default host name) to
generate the configID and eventID.
Configure the CNS event agent to push the configuration file
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to the switch.
Create one or more templates for each type of device, and map the
configID of the device to the template.
Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
Configuring CNS Embedded Agents
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