Cisco Cisco MXE 3500 (Media Experience Engine) Guida All'Installazione
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Quick Start Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco MXE 3500 Release 3.3.2 on the Cisco MXE 3500 V3 Appliance
Completing Initial Configuration
Rack Mounting Information
The Cisco MXE 3500 V3 appliance occupies one rack unit (1U). An optional rack-mounting kit is
included in the shipment.
included in the shipment.
Caution
For rack requirements and installation procedures, see the
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Cisco MXE 3500 V3 Installation Information
For complete hardware installation instructions, see the
chapter of the
Completing Initial Configuration
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or
telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
When you first set up the Cisco MXE 3500, perform the initial configuration described in this section to
enter the IP address for the appliance and set the password for the administrator account. The initial
configuration enables the Cisco MXE 3500 to connect to the LAN. You can then access the
Cisco MXE 3500 Web UI and Windows desktop through its public IP address for additional
configuration.
enter the IP address for the appliance and set the password for the administrator account. The initial
configuration enables the Cisco MXE 3500 to connect to the LAN. You can then access the
Cisco MXE 3500 Web UI and Windows desktop through its public IP address for additional
configuration.
Note
During the ESXi configuration, following warning message appears “failed for 000:128:01.0”. Ignore
this warning message to continue with the installation, press Alt+F1 key to view the background
installation progress.
this warning message to continue with the installation, press Alt+F1 key to view the background
installation progress.
Note
In case there is any network connectivity issue after MXE IP configuration, press F2 key at CIMC KVM
level. Login into ESXi using root as user name and default password. Go to Configure Management
Network > Network Adapters. If the connected device for the network adapter is different from the
selected device then manually select the connected device.
level. Login into ESXi using root as user name and default password. Go to Configure Management
Network > Network Adapters. If the connected device for the network adapter is different from the
selected device then manually select the connected device.
Before You Begin
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The following equipment is required to perform the initial configuration:
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Keyboard with USB connector
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Monitor
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The Cisco MXE 3500 V3 appliance does not support the Cisco Card option to access the CIMC.
Procedure
Step 1
Connect the keyboard and monitor to the Cisco MXE 3500 rear panel.