Cisco Systems CSACS1121UPK9 manual Installation Using the CSACS-1121 Series Appliance

C H A P T E R 5

Installing and Configuring the Cisco Secure

Access Control System with CSACS-1121

This chapter describes how to install and initially configure CSACS-1121 and the ACS 5.2 server.

This chapter contains:

•Installation Using the CSACS-1121 Series Appliance, page 5-1

•Downloading the Cisco Secure ACS 5.2 ISO Image, page 5-2

•Installing the ACS Server, page 5-2

•Resetting the Administrator Password, page 5-6

•Reimaging the ACS Server, page 5-7

Installation Using the CSACS-1121 Series Appliance

The CSACS-1121 appliance is preinstalled with the ACS 5.2 software. This section gives you an overview of the installation process and the tasks that you must perform before installing ACS.

Before you begin installing ACS 5.2, you must:

1.Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 3, “Unpacking and Checking the Contents of Your Shipment.”

2.Read Chapter 2, “Introducing the Cisco 1121 Secure Access Control System Hardware.”

3.Read the general precautions and safety warnings in Chapter 3, “Preparing to Install the Cisco 1121 Secure Access Control System Hardware.”

4.Install the appliance in the rack. See Chapter 4, “Installing the Cisco 1121 Secure Access Control System Hardware.”

5.Connect the CSACS-1121 to the network and appliance console. See Chapter 4, “Connecting Cables.”

6.Power up the CSACS-1121 appliance. See Chapter 4, “Powering Up the CSACS-1121 Series Appliance.”

7.Run the setup command at the CLI prompt to configure the initial settings for the ACS server. See Running the Setup Program, page 5-2.

Installation and Upgrade Guide for the Cisco Secure Access Control System 5.2

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