Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco IPICS Server Software
Before You Begin
Obtaining the IP Addresses for Your Cisco IPICS System
To facilitate communications between your users, your Cisco IPICS system requires a supply of IP addresses that can be reached by all users in your network domain.
Cisco IPICS requires a multicast address for each of the following purposes:
•When you create a PTT channel. You can use a channel to bring an LMR signal into Cisco IPICS or to provide a meeting place for a group of PMC or Cisco IP Phone users.
•When you activate a VTG.
Consult your network administrator to obtain IP addresses for the following
Cisco IPICS purposes:
•Multicast addresses for your channels and VTGs.
•For your routers, obtain a small subnet and then take addresses from it.
•The address for the Cisco IPICS server must be a static, local IP address that is advertised on the network. Cisco IPICS clients such as PMCs and Cisco IP Phones must have the static address of the Cisco IPICS server to maintain communication.
For information on how to use the IP addresses to configure Cisco IPICS, refer to the Cisco IPICS Server Administration Guide.
Preinstallation Checklist
Before you begin the installation, ensure that you have performed the following tasks:
Preinstallation Tasks | Checkoff |
Check that the power cords on your server and monitor are securely attached and plugged in to a power source.
Attach an Ethernet network cable to the NIC1 port on your server.
Cisco strongly recommends that you attach an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to your system and ensure that the UPS is operating correctly.
| Cisco IPICS Server Installation Guide |
