Creating A Site Log; Ethernet And Console Port Considerations - Cisco 1120 Installation Manual

Ethernet and Console Port Considerations

Creating a Site Log

The site log (see
installing and maintaining the CSACS 1120 Series appliance. Keep the log in an accessible place near
the appliance so that anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the installation checklist (see
Installation Checklist, page
appliance. Site Log entries might include the following:
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Ethernet and Console Port Considerations
There are two network interface connectors (NIC 1 and NIC 2) on the rear panel of the CSACS 1120
Series appliance. Both ports use UTP cable. Cisco recommends Category 5 UTP cable. The maximum
segment distance is 328 feet (100 meters). The UTP cables look like the cables used for ordinary
telephones; however, UTP cables meet certain electrical standards that telephone cables do not. Cables
are not included.
The ACS Server must use only the NIC 1 port on the appliance. Using NIC 2 it may lead to software
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configuration problems.
The appliance includes an asynchronous serial console port, which enables you to access the appliance
locally (using a console terminal). This section describes important cabling information that must be
considered before connecting a console terminal—either an ASCII terminal or a PC running
terminal-emulation software—to the console port.
The console cable is not included with the CSACS 1120 Series appliance.
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This section contains:
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Installation Guide for the Cisco 1120 Secure Access Control Server 4.2
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Appendix A, "Site
2-13) to verify the steps in the installation and maintenance of your
Installation progress—Make a copy of the appliance installation checklist, and insert it into the site
log. Make entries as you complete each task.
Upgrade, removal, and maintenance procedures—Use the site log as a record of ongoing appliance
maintenance and expansion history. Each time a task is performed on the appliance, update the site
log to reflect the following information:
– Installation of new adapter cards.
– Removal or replacement of adapter cards and other upgrades.
Configuration changes.
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Maintenance schedules and requirements.
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Maintenance procedures performed.
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Intermittent problems.
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Comments and notes.
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NIC 1 and NIC 2 (RJ-45) Ethernet Connections, page 2-15
Console Port Connections, page 2-15
Log"for a sample site log) provides a record of all actions related to
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