Chapter 3 Initial Configuration of the ML-Series Card

Startup Configuration File

•8 data bits

•1 stop bit

•No parity

Step 2 Insert the RJ-45 connector of the supplied cable into the female end of the supplied console cable adapter.

Step 3 Insert the RJ-11 modular plug end of the supplied console cable adapter into the RJ-11 serial console port, labeled CONSOLE, on the ML-Series card faceplate.

Step 4 Attach the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter to the nine-pin DB-9 serial port on the PC. Step 5 Insert the other end of the supplied cable in the attached adapter.

Startup Configuration File

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The ML-Series card needs a startup configuration file in order to configure itself beyond the default configuration when it resets. If no startup configuration file exists in the 15310-CL-CTX or the CTX 2500 flash memory, then the card boots up to a default configuration. Users can manually set up the startup configuration file through the serial console port and the Cisco IOS CLI configuration mode or load a Cisco IOS supplied sample startup configuration file through CTC. A running configuration becomes a startup configuration file when saved with a copy running-configstartup-configcommand.

It is not possible to establish a Telnet connection to the ML-Series card until a startup configuration file is loaded onto the ML-Series card. Access is available through the console port.

The copy running-configstartup-configcommand saves a startup configuration file to the flash memory of the ML-Series card. This operation is confirmed by the appearance of the text “[OK]” in the Cisco IOS CLI session. The startup configuration file is also saved to the ONS node’s database restoration file after approximately 30 additional seconds.

Accessing the read-only memory monitor mode (ROMMON) on the ML-Series card without the assistance of Cisco personnel is not recommended. This mode allows actions that can render the ML-Series card inoperable. The ML-Series card ROMMON is preconfigured to boot the correct Cisco IOS software image for the ML-Series card.

The maximum permitted size of the startup configuration file on the ONS 15310 ML-Series card is 96 kilobytes.

When the running configuration file is altered, a RUNCFG-SAVENEED condition appears in CTC. This condition is a reminder to enter a copy running-configstartup-configcommand in the Cisco IOS CLI, or configuration changes will be lost when the ML-Series card reboots.

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15310-CL, 15310-MA specifications

Cisco Systems has established itself as a leader in the networking domain, offering a wide array of solutions to meet the needs of modern businesses. Among its impressive product lineup are the Cisco 15310-CL and 15310-MA routers, designed to provide advanced network performance and reliability.

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The Cisco 15310-CL and 15310-MA are ideal solutions for businesses seeking to enhance their network infrastructure, ensuring firms can keep pace with evolving technology demands while maintaining a focus on security and performance. Their combination of advanced features, modular capabilities, and robust support makes them valuable assets in the networking landscape.
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