Cisco Systems 15.3.00P1 manual Installing the RTM Proxy Patch

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Step 5 Remove the disk1 directory if it exists:

# rm -rf disk1

Step 6 Decompress the compressed tar file and untar the tar file:

#gunzip 15.3.00-P1_SSM.tar.gz

#tar xvfp 15.3.00-P1_SSM.tar

Step 7 Execute the InstallSSM153Patch1.csh script:

# ./InstallSSM153Patch1.csh

Step 8 Exit from root.

Installing the RTM Proxy Patch

Use this procedure to install the RTM Proxy Patch on the CWM machine. Install the patch only on a CWM machine and only on a CWM machine that has no installed SNMP agent and that SSM has used for statistics management.

The purpose of the RTM Proxy Patch tar file is to work only with the SSM. It is not required for configuring a northbound interface. If the service agent is installed, do not install the RTM proxy patch. It is not needed.

Step 1 Log in to the CWM as user root:

# su

Step 2 Stop the core.

Step 3 Download or copy the compressed tar file to the local directory, for example, /tmp:

# cp 15.3.00-P1_RTMProxy.tar.gz /tmp

Step 4 Change to local directory that contains the compressed tar files:

# cd /tmp

Step 5 Remove the disk1 directory:

# rm -rf disk1

Step 6 Decompress the compressed tar file and untar the tar file:

#gunzip 15.3.00-P1_RTMProxy.tar.gz

#tar xvfp 15.3.00-P1_RTMProxy.tar

Step 7 Execute the InstallRTM153Patch1.csh script:

# ./InstallRTM153Patch1.csh

This message appears:

Console Mode Option is recommended when you cannot connect to X Server from current terminal (See if you can open an xterm to check!)

Do you Want to Launch Installer in Console Mode? (Yes / No): [No]:

Step 8 To continue the installation using the InstallShield GUI, respond with No.

To continue the installation using Console Mode Install, respond with Yes.

(Console Mode Install is a command line script procedure that is a GUI alternative. It is intended for users who do not have access to an X window device. By using the Console Mode Install, the user can install the CWM with an alphanumeric terminal or a PC in terminal emulator mode.)

 

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Contents Contents Release Notes for the Cisco WAN Manager Release 15.3.00 P1Switch Platform Supported Software Release Releases Supported by CWM 15.3.00, PatchSystem Requirements CWM Server RequirementsJava Client Requirements Standalone Statistics Manager RequirementsMax. No. Connection Min Segment Intervals Cisco TestingMin Average Stats Files Swap Min Endpoints No. SpeedBefore You Begin Installing Patches Installing the PatchesSolaris Patch Requirements HP OpenView Requirements Informix RequirementsPatches Solaris JDK CWM PackagingSoftware ScmsaSupported Hardware New Hardware Supported by CWM 15.3.00, PatchExisting Hardware Supported by CWM 15.3.00, Patch IGX 8400 Series Front Card Back CardBPX 8600 Series MGX 8220 Series MGX 8230 Series MGX 8250 Series MGX 8850 Series MGX-RPM-128M/B MGX-MMF-FE MGX-RJ45-FE MGX-VXSM-6T3 VXSM-BC-SMB-3T3E3PXM1E on MGX 8830, 8830/B, 8850, and 8850/B Series PXM-UI-S3/B MGX-SRME/B MGX-BNC-3T3-M MGX-STM1-EL-1MMF/SMFIR/SMFLR-1-155-SFP PXM1E-COMBO PXM-UI-S3/B MGX-SRMEMGX 8830/B PXM 45/C Series Front Card Back CardsMGX 8850 and 8850/B PXM 45 Series MGX-VXSM VXSM-BC-24T1E1PXM45/B PXM-HD PXM-UI-S3 PXM45/C PXM-UI-S3/B MGX-VXSM-T1E1 VXSM-BC-24T1E1 MGX-VXSM-6T3 VXSM-BC-SMB-3T3E3 MGX 8880 PXM45/C SeriesMGX-VXSM-155 MGX 8950 PXM 45 SeriesSES Pnni Controller PXM1 PXM-UI PXM-UI-S3Card, Shelf, or Switch Releases Certified for CWM 15.3.00 P1New Features and Enhancements CWM Feature LimitationsFeatures Not Supported Feature Limitations Forceload sys/shmsys Forceload sys/semsysShmbase 0x0A000000L CWM Feature Limitations CWM Feature Limitations CWM Feature Limitations Configuration Center Limitations SSM IssuesHP OpenView Limitations CWM-to-CWM Communication Limitations Network Monitor Limitations Chassis View OperationWhen set to false Chassis View Card Operation in a Redundant SetupChassis View Operation after Card and Line Switchover When set to trueInstalling and Uninstalling CWM 15.3.00 P1 CWM Notes and CautionsBefore You Start Installing and Uninstalling CWM 15.3.00 P1 CWM Installing PatchComponent File SSCInstalling the CWM Server Patch Backing Up the Existing DatabaseRemove the disk1 directory if it exists Verifying and Restoring Your Saved Database # dbimport stratacom -d datadbs -i dbexport-locationInstalling the CWM SNMPAgent ServiceAgent Patch If no separate partition exists for datadbs, do theseInstalling the SSC Patch Installing the SSM PatchInstalling the RTM Proxy Patch Uninstalling Patch Creating a CWM Auto-Restart Shell ScriptInstalling Wandest 2.7.00, Patch Installing Wandest 2.7.00, PatchInstalling the Wandest Server Patch Installing the Wandest Client PatchSnmp Service Agent Trap Limitation Bug ID Description Details and Workaround Issues Resolved in the CWM 15.3.00, Patch 1 SoftwareCaveats Bug ID HeadlineRelated Documentation Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines OL-11190-01, Rev. C0

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