Cisco CSS 11501 - Content Services Switch, CSS 11506, CSS 11503, CSS 11501 Getting Started Manual

Cisco Content Services Switch
Getting Started Guide

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Preface xi

Audience xii

How to Use This Guide xii

Related Documentation xiii

Symbols and Conventions xvi

Obtaining Documentation xvii

Cisco.com xvii
Ordering Documentation xvii

Documentation Feedback xviii

CONTENTS

CHAPTER

Obtaining Technical Assistance xviii

Cisco Technical Support Website xix
Submitting a Service Request xix
Definitions of Service Request Severity xx

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xx

1 Booting, Logging In, and Getting Started 1-1

Booting and Logging In Quick Start 1-2

Booting the CSS for the First Time 1-3

Entering Your Software License Key 1-3
Configuring the Ethernet Management Port 1-4
Changing the Default Username and Password 1-5
Password Protecting the Offline DM Menu 1-6

Booting the CSS on a Routine Basis 1-7

Logging in to the CSS 1-9

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Contents

Using the Configuration Script 1-11

Configuring Layer 3 Load Balancing 1-14
Configuring Layer 5 Load Balancing 1-16
Configuring Proxy Cache 1-18
Configuring Transparent Cache 1-20

Rebooting the CSS 1-23

Shutting Down the CSS 1-24

Where to Go Next 1-25

CHAPTER

2 Configuring CSS Basics 2-1

Initial Setup Quick Start 2-2

Changing the Administrative Username and Password 2-5

Creating Usernames and Passwords 2-6

Configuring the Ethernet Management Port 2-9

Configuring an IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Ethernet Management
Port

2-10

Configuring Static Routes for the Ethernet Management Port 2-11
Configuring a Default Gateway for the Ethernet Management Port 2-12
Discarding ICMP Redirects on the Ethernet Management Port 2-13
Shutting Down the Ethernet Management Port 2-14

Configuring an IP Route 2-15

Configuring the Date, Time, and Time Zone 2-16

Setting the Date 2-16
Setting the European Date 2-17
Setting the Time 2-17
Setting the Time Zone 2-17
Showing the Date and Time 2-19

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Synchronizing the CSS with an SNTP Server 2-20

Configuring the SNTP Server 2-21
Configuring the SNTP Poll Interval 2-21
Showing SNTP Configuration Information 2-21

Configuring a Host Name 2-22

Where to Go Next 2-23

Contents

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

3 Configuring the Domain Name Service 3-1

Specifying a Primary DNS Server 3-1

Using DNS Resolve 3-2

Specifying a Secondary DNS Server 3-2

Specifying a DNS Suffix 3-2

Specifying UDP Traffic on the DNS Server Port 3-3

Where to Go Next 3-3

4 Configuring Sticky Cookies 4-1

Sticky Overview 4-1

Advanced Load-Balancing Method Using Cookies 4-2

Sticky Based on a Configured String in an HTTP Cookie Header 4-3
Sticky Based on a Cookie in a URL 4-5
Sticky Based on a Cookie in the HTTP Header or URL 4-6

Where to Go Next 4-6

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CHAPTER

APPENDIX

5 Where to Go Next 4-1

CSS Task Topic List 4-1

Comprehensive CSS Documentation List 4-24

Cisco Content Services Switch Administration Guide 4-25
Cisco Content Services Switch Routing and Bridging Configuration

Guide

4-29

Cisco Content Services Switch Content Load-Balancing Configuration
Guide

4-33

Cisco Content Services Switch Global Server Load-Balancing Configuration
Guide

4-39

Cisco Content Services Switch Redundancy Configuration Guide 4-41
Cisco Content Services Switch Security Configuration Guide 4-43
Cisco Content Services Switch SSL Configuration Guide 4-44
Cisco Content Services Switch Device Management User’s Guide 4-48

A Troubleshooting the Boot Process A-1

I

NDEX

Diagnostic Tests for Hardware and Error Messages A-2

Offline DM Verification of the Boot Configuration Record and Disk A-6

CSS 11501 Boot and Verification A-6

CSS 11503 and CSS 11506 Boot and Module Verification A-7

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Figure 2-1 CSS Directory Access Privileges 2-8

FIGURES

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Figures

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TABLES

Table 1-1 Boot and Login Quick Start 1-2

Table 1-2 Status LEDs Boot Definitions 1-8

Table 1-3 Configuration Script Menu Options 1-13

Table 2-1 Initial Setup Quick Start 2-2

Table 2-2 Field Descriptions for the show clock Command 2-19

Table 2-3 Field Descriptions for the show sntp global Command 2-22

Table 5-1 Administration and Configuration Task Topic List 4-1

Table 5-2 Cisco Content Services Switch Administration Guide 4-25

Table 5-3 Cisco Content Services Switch Routing and Bridging Configuration Guide 4-29

Table 5-4 Cisco Content Services Switch Content Load-Balancing Configuration Guide 4-33

Table 5-5 Cisco Content Services Switch Global Server Load-Balancing Configuration

Guide

4-39

Table 5-6 Cisco Content Services Switch Redundancy Configuration Guide 4-41

Table 5-7 Cisco Content Services Switch Security Configuration Guide 4-43

Table 5-8 Cisco Content Services Switch SSL Configuration Guide 4-44

Table 5-9 Cisco Content Services Switch Device Management User’s Guide 4-48

Table A-1 Fields in the Diagnostic Monitor Error Message A-3

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Preface

This guide provides instructions for basic administration of the Cisco 11500
Series Content Services Switches (CSS). It describes how to perform tasks to get
the CSS started, including logging in to the CSS. For information on managing
and upgrading your CSS software, refer to the Cisco Content Services Switch
Administration Guide. Information in this guide applies to all CSS models except
where noted.

The CSS software is available in a Standard or optional Enhanced feature set. The
Enhanced feature set contains all of the Standard feature set and also includes
Network Address Translation (NAT) Peering, Domain Name Service (DNS),
Demand-Based Content Replication (Dynamic Hot Content Overflow), Content

Staging and Replication, and Network Proximity DNS. Proximity Database and

Secure Management, which includes Secure Shell Host and SSL strong

encryption for the Device Management software, are optional fe atures.

This preface contains the following major sections:

• Audience

• How to Use This Guide

• Related Documentation

• Symbols and Conventions

• Obtaining Documentation

• Documentation Feedback

• Obtaining Technical Assistance

• Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

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Audience

Audience

This guide is intended for the following trained and qualified service personnel
who are responsible for configuring the CSS:

• Web ma s ter

• System administrator

• System operator

How to Use This Guide

This guide is organized as follows:

Preface

Chapter Description

Chapter 1, Booting,
Logging In, and
Getting Started

Chapter 2, Configuring
CSS Basics

Chapter 3, Configuring
the Domain Name
Service

Chapter 4, Configuring
Sticky Cookies

Chapter 5, Where to
Go Next

Appendix A,
Troubleshooting the
Boot Process

Provides information to power on and boot the CSS for
the first time, log in to the CSS, and boot the CSS on a
routine basis.

Provides information to configure the username and
password, Ethernet management port, static IP routes,
and the date and time.

Provides information to configure the Domain Name
Server for hostname resolution.

Provides a CSS sticky overview and examples of
configuring sticky cookies.

Provides content information for the CSS
documentation to help you find administration and
configuration tasks.

Provides information to troubleshoot the boot process
for the Cisco 11500 series CSS.

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Related Documentation

In addition to this document, the CSS documentation set includes the following:

Document Title Description

Related Documentation

Release Note for the
Cisco 11500 Series
Content Services Switch

Cisco 11500 Series
Content Services Switch
Hardware Installation
Guide

Cisco Content Services
Switch Administration
Guide

This release note provides information on
operating considerations, caveats, and
command-line interface (CLI) commands for the
Cisco 11500 series CSS.

This guide provides information for installing,
cabling, and powering the Cisco 11500 series CSS.
In addition, this guide provides information about
CSS specifications, cable pinouts, and hardware
troubleshooting.

This guide describes how to perform administrative
tasks on the CSS, including upgrading your CSS
software and configuring the following:

• Logging, including displaying log messages

and interpreting sys.log messages

• User profile and CSS parameters

• SNMP

• RMON

• XML documents to configure the CSS

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• CSS scripting language

• Offline Diagnostic Monitor (Offline DM)

menu

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Related Documentation

Preface

Document Title Description

Cisco Content Services
Switch Routing and
Bridging Configuration
Guide

Cisco Content Services
Switch Content
Load-Balancing
Configuration Guide

This guide describes how to perform routing and
bridging configuration tasks on the CSS, including:

• Management ports, interfaces, and circuits

• Spanning-tree bridging

• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

• Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

• Internet Protocol (IP)

• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol

• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

relay agent

This guide describes how to perform CSS content
load-balancing configuration tasks, including:

• Flow and port mapping

• Services

• Service, global, and script keepalives

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• Source groups

• Loads for services

• Dynamic Feedback Protocol (DFP)

• Owners

• Content rules

• Sticky parameters

• HTTP header load balancing

• Content caching

• Content replication

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Preface

Related Documentation

Document Title Description

Cisco Content Services
Switch Global Server
Load-Balancing
Configuration Guide

Cisco Content Services
Switch Redundancy
Configuration Guide

Cisco Content Services
Switch Security
Configuration Guide

This guide describes how to perform CSS global
load-balancing configuration tasks, including:

• Domain Name System (DNS)

• DNS Sticky

• Content Routing Agent

• Client-Side Accelerator

• Network proximity

This guide describes how to perform CSS
redundancy configuration tasks, including:

• VIP and virtual interface redundancy

• Adaptive session redundancy

• Box-to-box redundancy

This guide describes how to perform CSS security
configuration tasks, including:

• Controlling access to the CSS

• Secure Shell Daemon protocol

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Cisco Content Services
Switch SSL Configuration
Guide

• Radius

• TAC ACS +

• Firewall load balancing

This guide describes how to perform CSS SSL
configuration tasks, including:

• SSL certificate and keys

• SSL termination

• Back-end SSL

• SSL initiation

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Symbols and Conventions

Preface

Document Title Description

Cisco Content Services
Switch Command
Reference

Cisco Content Services
Switch Device
Management User’s Guide

Symbols and Conventions

This guide uses the following symbols and conventions to identify different types
of information.

Caution A caution means that a specific action you take could cause a loss of data or

adversely impact use of the equipment.

This reference provides an alphabetical list of all
CLI commands including syntax, options, and
related commands.

This guide describes how to use the Device
Management user interface, an HTML-based
Web-based application that you use to configure
and manage your CSS.

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Warning

Note A note provides important related information, reminders, and recommendations.

A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm or damage
the equipment.

Bold text indicates a command in a paragraph.

Courier text indicates text that appears on a command line, including the CLI

prompt.

Courier bold text indicates commands and text you enter in a command line.

Italic text indicates the first occurrence of a new term, book title, emphasized text,
and variables for which you supply values.

1. A numbered list indicates that the order of the list items is important.

a. An alphabetical list indicates that the order of the secondary list items is

important.

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• A bulleted list indicates that the order of the list topics is unimportant.

–

An indented list indicates that the order of the list subtopics is
unimportant.

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Systems.

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You can order Cisco documentation in these ways:

• Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product

documentation from the Ordering tool:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/ordering/index.shtml

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Documentation Feedback

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

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service contracts, Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day,
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Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, Cisco
Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you
do not hold a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

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Cisco Technical Support Website

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Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support Website requires a Cisco.com
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Submitting a Service Request

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4
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For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the
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For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

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Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has
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Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your
business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around
the clock to resolve the situation.

Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or
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resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most
business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources
during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.

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Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product
capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your
business operations.

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• Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for

maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet
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CHAPTER

1

Booting, Logging In, and Getting
Started

This chapter describes how to boot the CSS for the first time and on a routine
basis, and how to log in. It also covers using the configuration script, which
initiates automatically when you log in and the CSS does not detect an existing
startup-config file. Information in this chapter applies to all CSS models, except
where noted.

This chapter contains the following major sections:

• Booting and Logging In Quick Start

• Booting the CSS on a Routine Basis

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• Logging in to the CSS

• Using the Configuration Script

• Rebooting the CSS

• Shutting Down the CSS

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Booting and Logging In Quick Start

Booting and Logging In Quick Start

Table 1-1 is a quick start configuration table designed to simplify the CSS boot

and login process. For a complete description of each process, see the sections
following Tab l e 1- 1.

Table 1-1 Boot and Login Quick Start

Task and Command Example

1. When booting the CSS for the first time, the CSS performs hardware

initialization and power-on diagnostics, and then prompts you to:

–

Configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the
Ethernet management port

–

Change the default administrative login name (admin) and password
(

system)

–

Password-protect the Offline Diagnostic Monitor (Offline DM) menu

2. When you power up the CSS on a routine basis, the boot process:

–

Displays the software version and build number

–

Performs hardware initialization and power-on self tests

–

Provides access to the Offline DM menu

–

Prompts you to log in to the CSS

3. Log in to the CSS using the default administrative username (admin) and

password (system), or the username and password assigned to you.

4. When you log in to the CSS and it does not detect an existing startup-config

file, the CSS automatically initiates the configuration script. During the
running of the configuration script, the CSS prompts you to enter the
following information:

–

IP address and subnet mask for circuit VLAN1 (all interfaces are
assigned to VLAN1 by default)

–

IP address for the default gateway

–

IP addresses for the servers

–

Virtual IP address (VIP) for the content rule

See the “Using the Configuration Script” section for details.

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Booting the CSS for the First Time

Upon bootup, the CSS initially:

• Performs hardware initialization and power-on diagnostics (as described in

the “Booting the CSS on a Routine Basis” section)

• Prompts you to:

–

Configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the
Ethernet management port, used for CSS configuration and Ethernet
management only; this port does not route traffic

–

Change the default administrative login name (admin) and password
(

system)

–

Password-protect the Offline Diagnostic Monitor (Offline DM) menu

This sections includes the following procedures:

Booting the CSS for the First Time

• Entering Your Software License Key

• Configuring the Ethernet Management Port

• Changing the Default Username and Password

• Password Protecting the Offline DM Menu

Entering Your Software License Key

When the CSS completes hardware initialization and power-on diagnostics, the
CSS prompts you to accept the license agreement. You must accept the license
agreement or you cannot log in to the CSS.

If, during the initial CSS order placement, you purchased the Enhanced feature
set, the Secure Management option (which includes Secure Shell Host and SSL
strong encryption for the Device Management software), or the Proximity
Database software option, locate the software Claim Certificate in the accessory
kit. Follow the instructions on the Claim Certificate to obtain a license key from
Cisco Systems for the additional software feature.

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Booting the CSS for the First Time

After you receive the software license key, use the license command to enter the
license key. At the prompt, enter the license key. To install the Enhanced feature
set license key:

1. Log in to the CSS and enter the license command.

# license

2. Enter the 12-digit Enhanced feature set software license key. For example:

Enter the Software License Key (q to quit): nnnnnnnnnnnn

The Enhanced feature set license key is now properly installed and the feature set
is activated.

Note After you enter the software license key for the Proximity Database software

option, you must reboot the CSS for the license key to take effect.

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Configuring the Ethernet Management Port

Once you enter a valid license key at the boot prompt, the CSS displays the
following message and prompt:

Use the Ethernet management port IP address to access the Content
Services Switch for configuration and management only. This port does
not route traffic and is not associated with VLAN circuits.

The current address setting (0.0.0.0) disables the Ethernet Management
port.

Do you wish to configure a valid address for the Ethernet management
port [y/n]?

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Enter one of the following:

• y to configure an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the

Ethernet management port. The CSS prompts you for an IP address, a subnet
mask, then a default gateway. You must enter a valid IP address or the CSS
repeats the prompt until you do.

Enter IP Address [0.0.0.0]:
Enter Subnet Mask [0.0.0.0]:
Enter Default Gateway [0.0.0.0]:

Note The Ethernet management port IP address must be on a different subnet

from any other CSS VLAN circuit subnet. If you do not make this IP
address unique, you will not be able to access the port.

• n to accept the default IP address (0.0.0.0), subnet mask (0.0.0.0), and

gateway (0.0.0.0) and to disable the port. The CSS does not prompt you for
an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Booting the CSS for the First Time

The Ethernet management port default IP address of 0.0.0.0 disables the Ethernet
management port. To enable the Ethernet management port, specify the ip
address command in boot mode (see Chapter 2, Configuring CSS Basics) or use
the Offline DM menu (refer to the Cisco Content Services Switch Administration
Guide).

Changing the Default Username and Password

The CSS allows you to change the default username and password. We
recommend that you change them to safeguard the CSS against unauthorized
logins.

Access to this device is allowed using the default username and
password. For enhanced security we recommend that you change the
defaults. Do you want to change the defaults now (yes,no):

Enter one of the following:

• yes to change the username and password. The CSS prompts you for the

following information and password confirmation.

Enter <administrator> username:
Enter <administrator> password:
Confirm <administrator> password:

• no to keep the default username and password.

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Booting the CSS for the First Time

To change the default username and password from the CLI, see Chapter 2,

Configuring CSS Basics, for details.

Password Protecting the Offline DM Menu

The CSS prompts you to password-protect the Offline DM menu.

Set Password Protection for Offline Diagnostic Monitor menu (yes,no)

Caution Use care when password protecting the Offline DM menu and ensure that you

write down the new password. If you lose the new password, it cannot be
recovered and you will be unable to access the Offline DM Main menu. The only
solution, at that point, is to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
at 1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209. You can also e-mail TAC at
[e-mail].

Enter one of the following:

• yes to password protect the Offline DM menu. When you password protect

the Offline DM menu, you need to enter the administrative username and
password each time you access the menu.

The administrative username and password are required to access
the Offline Diagnostic Monitor menu.

Initializing the disk...........OK

Refer to the Cisco Content Services Switch Administration Guide for
information on the Offline DM menu options.

• no to disable password protection on the Offline DM menu.

The CSS prompts you to access the Offline DM menu.

Would you like to access the Offline Diagnostic Monitor? (Y <cr>)

Enter y to access the Offline DM menu. If you do not wish to access the Offline
DM menu after seeing this message, wait for the CSS to boot.

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Booting the CSS on a Routine Basis

When you power up a CSS, the boot process:

• Displays the software version and build number

• Performs hardware initialization and power-on self tests

• Provides access to the Offline DM menu

• Prompts you to log in to the CSS

The duration of the boot process depends on the CSS startup configuration and,
with the CSS 11503 and CSS 11506, the number of modules in the chassis.

When you boot the CSS, it initializes the hardware and performs power-on self
tests. The CSS displays the following messages (shown for the CSS 11503 and
CSS 11506):

Locked boot flash.
Validating operational boot flash, please wait...
Operational boot flash valid. Jumping to operational boot flash.
Copyright 2002(c), Cisco Systems, Inc.

Booting the CSS on a Routine Basis

Operational boot flash.
Attaching interrupt handlers...Done.
Master SCM.
Built Jun 22 2002 @ 15:14:20
Version x.xx Build xx

Note After the CSS begins to boot (approximately 15 seconds) the CSS allows you to

access the Offline DM menu. The Offline DM Main menu allows you to set the
boot configuration, display the boot configuration, select Advanced Options, or
reboot the system. Refer to the Cisco Content Services Switch Administration
Guide for detailed information on using Offline DM.

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The hardware then goes through a series of power-on self tests. The asterisks that
appear indicate the completion of each test.

Press <ESC> to enter the Diagnostic Monitor
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
Ran 1 times, x tests. Detected 0 errors.

During the power-on self tests, the Status LEDs blink and change color to indicate
the stages of the boot process. The left Status LED is bicolor, green or red. The
right Status LED is amber.

The Ethernet connectors on the CSS 11501 and the 8- and 16-port Fast Ethernet
Modules on the CSS 11503 or CSS 11506 do not contain Status LEDs. Each
Ethernet connector has Link and Duplex LEDs to indicate the state of the
connection.

Table 1-2 defines the boot states and the blinking patterns of the Status LEDs.

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Table 1-2 Status LEDs Boot Definitions

State Sequence LED Color LED State

1. The CSS powers up, scans flash, and performs a

Amber Fast blink

power-on self test.

The CSS powers on and a self test detects an

Red Solid

error.

2. The CSS 11501 or a module in the CSS 11503 or

Amber Slow blink

CSS 11506 is offline and active.

3. The CSS 11501 or a module in the CSS 11503 or

Amber Solid

CSS 11506 is online and not active.

In the CSS 11506, a passive SCM LED remains
in this state and color.

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