Chapter 7 Basic Cisco SCE8000 Platform Operations
Starting the Cisco SCE8000 Platform
–Direct connection to local console (CON port)
–Remote management station via the LAN (Mng port)
Performing Complex Configurations
After you have installed your Cisco SCE8000 platform hardware, checked all external connections, turned on the system power, allowed the system to boot up, and performed the initial system configuration, you might need to perform more complex configurations, which are beyond the scope of this publication.
For further information on system and interface configuration, refer to the following documents:
•Cisco SCE8000 Software Configuration Guide
•Cisco SCE8000 CLI Command Reference
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions
After installing your Cisco SCE8000 platform and connecting cables, complete the following steps to start the Cisco SCE8000 platform:
Step 1 Make sure the power cables are connected to the Cisco SCE8000 platform.
Step 2 Plug the AC power supply cables into the AC power source, or make sure the circuit breakers at the DC panels are turned to the on position. Turn on the switches on both power supplies.
Step 3 Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.
Step 4 During the boot process, observe the following LEDs on the
•The Power LEDs should be green.
•Optical Bypass LED should be green while the Cisco SCE8000 is in bypass and unlit when the optical bypass is turned off.
•The Status LED should be a constant amber while booting. After a successful boot, the Status LED is steady green.
Note It takes a several minutes for the Cisco SCE8000 to boot and for the status LED to change from amber to green.
What to Do Next
If the system does not complete each of the steps in the startup procedure, proceed to Identifying Startup Problems, page
Cisco SCE8000 Installation and Configuration Guide, Rel 3.1.7
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