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Cisco ONS 15530 Configuration Guide and Command Reference
78-14227-01, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(10)EV2
Chapter3 Initial Configuration
Starting Up the CiscoONS 15530
For more information on the CPU switch module, refer to the Cisco ONS 15530 ESP Hardware
Installation Guide.
Starting Up the Cisco ONS 15530
Before starting up the Cisco ONS 15530, you should verify the following:
•The system is set for the correct AC (or DC) power voltages.
Refer to the Cisco ONS 15530 Hardware Installation Guide for correct power voltages.
•The cables are connected to the system.
•A console terminal is connected to the system.
Refer to the Cisco ONS 15530 Hardware Installation Guide for instructions.
When you start up the Cisco ONS 1553 0, the CLI (c ommand -line inte rface) prom pts you to en ter the
initial configuration dialog. Answer no to this prompt:
Would you like to enter the initial dialog? [yes]: no
You see the following user EXEC prompt:
Switch>
You can now begin configuring the CPU switch module.
Using the Console Ports, NME Ports, and Auxiliary Ports
You can configure the CiscoONS 15530 from a direct console conne ction to the console por t or
remotely through its NME (network management Ethernet) port.
•If you are using a direct console connection, configure yo ur ter mina l e mu lati on pr ogr am f or
9600 baud, 8da ta bits , no parity, and 1 stop bit.
•If you are using the NME port interface, you must assign an IP address to the interface
(fastethernet 0).
For interface configuration instructions, see the ��Configuring IP Access on the NME Interface”
section on page 3-3.
For further details on configuring ports and lines for management access, refer to the
Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide.

Modem Support

The auxiliary port of the CiscoO NS15530 provides modem connection support. The following settings
on the modem are required:
•Enable auto answer mode.
•Suppress result codes.
•Ensure auxiliary port terminal characteristics, such as speed, stop bits, and parity, match those of
the modem.