Cisco Systems 7830 specifications Powering Up the Server for the First Time

Configuring the Cisco Media Convergence Server 7830

Powering Up the Server for the First Time

When you first power up the MCS-7830, you are prompted to enter configuration information for the server. At initial power-up, the MCS-7830 automatically installs the operating system and any factory-supplied software, including Cisco CallManager. This section describes the steps required to complete the server configuration and software installation.

Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to the Server

A monitor, keyboard, and mouse are not supplied with the MCS-7830. You must supply these items for use during configuration of the MCS-7830.

The mouse plugs into the standard mouse connector marked on the back of the server, but the monitor and keyboard connect to the Remote Insight Board installed in the server.

To connect the monitor to the Remote Insight Board, plug the monitor cable into the monitor connector on the back of the Remote Insight Board.

To connect the keyboard to the Remote Insight Board, follow these steps:

Step 1 Using the Y cable provided with the Remote Insight Board/PCI option kit, plug the middle connector of the Y cable into the standard keyboard connector marked on the back of the server.

Step 2 Plug the long leg of the Y connector into the keyboard connector on the back of the Remote Insight Board.

Step 3 Plug the keyboard cable into the short leg of the Y cable.

For more information on making connections to the Remote Insight Board, refer to the Remote Insight Board/PCI User Guide, available from Compaq Computer Corporation.

Starting the Server Configuration Process

To initiate configuration of the MCS-7830, follow these steps:

Step 1 Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the server as described in “Connecting a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse to the Server” section on page 6.

Step 2 Power up the server.

Note During installation, the server reboots several times. Do not power off the server any time during this process. Any power interruption during the installation process could prevent proper completion of the configuration and might prevent the operating system from restarting.

Step 3 Carefully follow the online prompts and make keyboard entries only when prompted by the system.

Step 4 At the title screen, type C to continue the configuration process.

You can also type V to view the server specifications. If you select this option, use the Page-Up and Page-Down keys to scroll through the specifications list. When you are done viewing the specifications list, press the Escape (Esc) key to exit the list. Then type C to continue the configuration process.

6Configuration Notes for Cisco Media Convergence Server 7830