Setting Up the Initial Configuration

This section describes how to perform the initial configuration on the CMP servers in your system.

To perform the initial configuration of the system:

  1. Log in to the platcfg utility using one of two methods, either from the system console using root or through an SSH remote session using admusr.
    • To access the platcfg utility from the system console:
      1. Log in as root.
      2. Enter su - platcfg.
    • To access the platcfg utility through an SSH remote session:
      1. Log in as admusr.
      2. Enter sudo su - platcfg.

    Note: The dash (-) is required in the su - platcfg or the sudo su - platcfg command to ensure proper permissions.

  2. Select Policy Configuration from the Main Menu screen and press Enter.
  3. Select Perform Initial Configuration from the Policy Configuration Menu screen and press Enter.

    The Initial Configuration screen opens.

  4. Enter values for the configuration fields in the Initial Configuration screen, which will include some of the following:

    • HostName—The unique name of the host for the device being configured.
    • OAM Real IP Address—The IP address that is permanently assigned to this device.
    • OAM Real IPv4 Address—The IPv4 address that is permanently assigned to this device.
    • OAM Default Route—The default route of the OAM network.
    • OAM IPv4 Default Route—The IPv4 default route of the OAM network.
    • OAM Real IPv6 Address—The IPv6 address that is permanently assigned to this device.
    • OAM IPv6 Default Route—The IPv6 default route of the OAM network.
    • NTP Server (required)—A reachable NTP server on the OAM network.
    • DNS Server A (optional)—A reachable DNS server on the OAM network.
    • DNS Server B (optional)—A second reachable DNS server on the OAM network.
    • DNS Search—A directive to a DNS resolver (client) to append the specified domain name (suffix) before sending out a DNS query.
    • Device—The bond interface of the OAM device. Note that the default value should be used, as changing this value is not supported.
    • OAM VLAN—The OAM network VLAN ID (only applies to c-Class servers or X5-2 RMS; field is not available to edit otherwise).
    • SIG A VLAN Id—The Signaling-A network VLAN Id (only applies to c-Class servers or X5-2 RMS; field is not available to edit otherwise).
    • SIG B VLAN Id—The Signaling-B network VLAN Id (only applies to c-Class servers or X5-2 RMS; field is not available to edit otherwise).
    • SIG C VLAN Id—The Signaling-C network VLAN Id (applies to c-Class servers, X5-2 RMS, VM; field is not available to edit otherwise).
    • BackplaneDevice—The backplane bond interface of the OAM device.
    • BackplaneIIpPrefix—The backplane bond interface IP Prefix of the OAM device.
    Note: DNS Server and DNS Search are optional fields, but it is recommended to enter values for them.
    Note: If you have the optional Ethernet Mezzanine card installed, you will be prompted to select a network layout after you perform the procedure detailed in Setting the Policy Management Mode.
    Note: If traffic segregation is available and is defined, the SIG-A and SIG-B interfaces will be segregated onto the optional second pair of 6120XG/6125XLG enclosure switches. Do not enable traffic segregation if a second pair of 6120XG/6125XLG enclosure switches are not available. Traffic separation information is set in the Set Policy Mode activities.
    Note: Every network service and IP flow that is supported by IPv4 is also supported by IPv6. Either interface or a combination of the two can be configured.

  5. Select OK and the configuration is saved and applied .

    The screen pauses for approximately one minute. This is normal behavior.

You have successfully set up the initial configuration.

If SIG-C is selected, proceed to the Add Route screen.