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Introduction

Audience

Preface

The Cisco IPICS Server Installation Guide provides you with the information that you need to install the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) 1.0(1) server software. System administrators should review the information in this document to learn how to prepare for the Cisco IPICS server software installation and recover from any errors that might occur.

The Cisco IPICS Server Installation Guide targets system administrators who install, configure, and operate the Cisco IPICS server software and the Cisco Linux operating system.

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Organization

This document is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, “Overview” The introduction provides an overview of

Chapter 2, “Installing the Cisco IPICS Server Software”

Chapter 3, “Upgrading Cisco IPICS”

Chapter 4, “Uninstalling Cisco IPICS”

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting the Installation”

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the Cisco IPICS server software installation. This chapter also includes information about the system requirements for Cisco IPICS.

This chapter describes the steps involved in installing the Cisco Linux operating system, and the Cisco IPICS server software and its components.

This chapter describes the steps that you need to follow to upgrade the Cisco IPICS server software.

This chapter describes the steps that you follow to uninstall the Cisco IPICS server software.

This chapter includes troubleshooting tips for server installation issues.

Document Notes and Conventions

This document uses the following conventions for instructions and information:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to

materials not contained in this document.

Caution This caution symbol means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do

something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Table 1 Conventions

Convention Description

boldface font Commands and keywords appear in boldface.

italic font Command input for which you supply the values

appear in italics.

[ ] Optional keywords and default responses to system

prompts appear within square brackets.

{x | x | x} A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in

braces separated by vertical bars. You must select one.

string A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation

marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

^ or Ctrl Represent the key labeled Control. For example,

when you read ^D or Ctrl-D, you should hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

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Convention Description

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Obtaining Documentation

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

Cisco.com

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font.

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Product Documentation DVD

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package, which may have shipped with your product. The Product Documentation DVD is updated regularly and may be more current than printed documentation.

The Product Documentation DVD is a comprehensive library of technical product documentation on portable media. The DVD enables you to access multiple versions of hardware and software installation, configuration, and command

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guides for Cisco products and to view technical documentation in HTML. With the DVD, you have access to the same documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have .pdf versions of the documentation available.

The Product Documentation DVD is available as a single unit or as a subscription. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD=) from the Ordering tool or Cisco Marketplace.

Cisco Ordering tool:

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Cisco Marketplace:

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Ordering Documentation

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Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht ml

From this site, you can perform these tasks:

• Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products.

• Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products.

• Register to receive security information from Cisco.

A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt

If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you can access a Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed from this URL:

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Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you might have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:

• Emergencies— security-alert@cisco.com

An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies.

• Nonemergencies— psirt@cisco.com

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

• 1 877 228-7302

• 1 408 525-6532

Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product to

encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work from encrypted information that is compatible with PGP versions 2.x through 8.x.

Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.ht ml

The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco

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service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do

Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial

number before submitting a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.

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Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended

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solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest

For S1 or S2 service requests or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.

To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:

Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227) EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553-2447

For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts

Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.

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 significant aspects of your business operation are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time 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.

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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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.

• Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides,

documentation, and logo merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

• Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and

certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL:

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• Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for

maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

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• iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to

help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine

or view the digital edition at this URL:

http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/

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• Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems

for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/ipj

• Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support

services, can be obtained at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html

• Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website for

networking professionals to share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals. Join a discussion at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking

• World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view

current offerings at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html

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This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco IPICS server software installation. It also contains information about system requirements for the Cisco IPICS server software and the PMC application.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Installation Overview, page 1-1

• Installed Components, page 1-4

• System Requirements, page 1-4

Installation Overview

The Cisco IPICS server software is installed on supported Cisco Media Convergence Systems (MCS) servers. The installation process involves first installing the Cisco Linux operating system and then installing the Cisco IPICS server software. All of the software that you need for Cisco IPICS is contained on two CDs that are packaged with the product.

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The software that installs the Cisco Linux operating system and Cisco IPICS server software is mostly automated, but it does require some user interaction to complete. The installation procedures include the following steps:

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Installation CD Step Description

Cisco Linux operating system

Cisco Linux Setup Utility This procedure disables default

features on the server that may be incompatible with Cisco Linux.

Cisco Linux Package Installation

In this phase, the installer overwrites the hard drive and installs files on the server. A progress window displays as the files are installed.

GRUB bootloader This process loads the operating system

image as the first step in a process called firstboot. Cisco Linux runs firstboot only once, just after the operating system is installed for the first time.

Cisco Linux Configuration and Setup

Entering the GNOME username/password

In these steps, you set the date and time and create an administrative user.

These windows allow you to log in as root using the password supplied by Cisco.

Ethernet port configuration In this procedure, you assign the IP

address for the server, create a DNS name (optional), and reactivate the Ethernet port.

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Installation CD Step Description

Cisco IPICS server software

Introduction This window provides introductory

information about the installation.

End User License Agreement This window allows you to review the

license agreement for the Cisco IPICS server software.

Choice of the install set This step describes the three

installation options on the Cisco IPICS installation CD and allows you to choose one of the types.

Password change for the root user

Password creation for the ipicsadmin user

This step allows you to change the default Cisco Linux password.

This step allows you to create a password for the ipicsadmin user, who has limited Cisco Linux privileges.

Password creation for the informix user

This step allows you to create a password for the informix user, who has limited Cisco Linux privileges, which are related to the Informix database files and folders.

Preinstallation summary In this step, a window displays

information such as the version of Cisco IPICS that you are installing, the installation directory, and the disk space requirement for the installation.

Package installation In this step, a window displays that

shows the progress of the installation and what Cisco IPICS files the installer is writing to the server.

Option to restart the server This step allows you to choose between

restarting the server immediately or at a later time.

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Installed Components

The Cisco IPICS installation includes the following components:

• Cisco IPICS Administration Console (Cisco IPICS version 1.0(1))

• Cisco IPICS Data Store (IBM Informix Database Server version 10.0)

• Cisco Security Agent version 4.5

• Tomcat service

System Requirements

This section describes the hardware and software requirements for the Cisco IPICS server. This section includes the following topics:

• Hardware Requirements, page 1-4

• Software Requirements, page 1-6

Chapter 1 Overview

Hardware Requirements

The hardware components required to deploy Cisco IPICS include a server on which you install the Cisco IPICS server software. For users of land mobile radio (LMR) systems to communicate in Cisco IPICS conferences, you must deploy one or more routers that are equipped with T1 network modules.

Table 1-1 lists hardware components that Cisco supports for use with the

Cisco IPICS server software:

Table 1-1 Hardware Requirement

Hardware Component Supported Models

Cisco servers Cisco Media Convergence Server (MCS), model

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Cisco Media Convergence Server (MCS), model MCS-7845-H1-S31 with 4 GB memory

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PMC Requirements

System Requirements

Hardware Component Supported Models

Cisco Integrated Service Routers

Cisco 2811

Cisco 3725

Cisco 3845

T1 network modules VWIC-MFT1-2T1 in a 2811 or 3845 VIC/WIC slot,

with internal digital signal processor (PVDM2-64)

NM-HDV2/NM-HDV2-2T1 in a 2811, 3725, or 3845 with digital signal processor (PVDM2-64)

Analog ports VIC2-2E/M in a 2811 or 3845 VIC/WIC slot, with

internal digital signal processor (PVDM2-64)

NM-HD-2V (or 2VE) with VIC2-2E/M 3725 and NM slots in 2811, 3725, or 3845

The minimum PMC requirements includes the following items:

• 300 MHz Pentium III class PC, including Mobile Pentium

• 256 MB RAM

• 16 MB free space

• Network interface card

Cisco IP Phone Requirements

Cisco IPICS allows virtual talk group (VTG) participation of the following models of Cisco IP Phones by enabling these phones to work with Cisco IPICS as IP phone multicast client devices:

• Cisco IP Phone 7960

• Cisco IP Phone 7970

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Software Requirements

This section lists the software requirements for using Cisco IPICS.

Internet Browser

The Cisco IPICS Administration Console, the graphical user interface (GUI) for the server software , requ ire s tha t y ou use Mi crosof t I nt erne t E xplor er v ersi on

6.0.2 or later.

Router Software

You must install Cisco IOS 12.4T software on any gateway router you use with Cisco IPICS.

PMC Software

Minimum requirements are Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or Windows XP Professional SP2.

Cisco IP Phone Firmware

This release of Cisco IPICS requi res the fo llowin g minimum ver sions of Cisc o CallManager and Cisco IP Phone firm ware:

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• Cisco CallManager, version 4.1(2)

• Cisco IP Phone 7960, version 7.2(3)

• Cisco IP Phone 7970, version 7.0(1)

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Installing the Cisco IPICS Server Software

This chapter describes the procedures you need to follow to install the Cisco Linux operating system and the Cisco IPICS server software. There are also tasks you must complete before you begin the installation. After you complete the installation procedures for Cisco Linux and Cisco IPICS, there are additional tasks you must accomplish before you can use the Cisco IPICS software.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Before You Begin, page 2-1

• Installing the Cisco Linux Operating System, page 2-3

• Installing Cisco IPICS Server Software, page 2-24

• Preparing to Use Cisco IPICS, page 2-47

Before You Begin

This section describes the tasks that are necessary to prepare for the Cisco Linux operating system and Cisco IPICS installations. This section includes the following topics:

• Obtaining the IP Addresses for Your Cisco IPICS System, page 2-2

• Preinstallation Checklist, page 2-2

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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.

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Preinstallation Tasks (continued) Checkoff

Check that your monitor cable connector is appropriate for the connector on the server. VGA analog and VGA digital are common connector types, but are not compatible with each other without the proper adapter.

Ensure that you have obtained the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server (optional) information for the Cisco IPICS server from your network administrator.

Before you begin the installation process, check the power settings on your monitor to make sure that the display is not configured with any timeout values.

Note If your display times out while you are performing the

installation and you can no longer see the progress on your monitor, move your mouse to restore the display. Make sure that you do not press any keys on the keyboard in an effort to restore your display; pressing keys without being able to view the information on the display can cause undesirable results.

Installing the Cisco Linux Operating System

Check that you have both CDs from the Cisco IPICS installation package.

Installing the Cisco Linux Operating System

Cisco IPICS runs on Cisco Linux, which is based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 operating system (OS). This section describes the steps to install the Cisco Linux operating system. You may install the Cisco IPICS server software any time after you finish the Cisco Linux installation.

To perform this installation, you must have the Cisco Linux installation CD that was included with your product package. The Cisco Linux installation should take approximately 15-20 minutes.

Note The Cisco Linux installation includes a procedure to disable the Intel SATA RAID

controller option and the virtual install disk, which are default features of the Cisco MCS 7825 and Cisco MCS 7845. The Redundant Array of Disks (RAID) is a combination of multiple small, independent disk drives that create an array. This

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array of drives appears to the server as a single logical storage unit or drive.

The virtual install disk is a holding place within the system ROM that contains embedded boot drivers. These boot drivers assist in completing the operating system installation.

The Cisco Linux operating system that is provided with Cisco IPICS does not support RAID or the virtual install disk. Because RAID and virtual install disk are enabled by default as part of the factory settings, you must disable these features.

To install Cisco Linux, perform the following procedure:

Procedure

Step 1 Turn the server on by pushing the power button that is located on the front of the

server.

Step 2 Insert the Cisco Linux installation CD into the Cisco MCS disk drive.

Step 3 If you are installing the Cisco Linux operating system on the Cisco MCS

7825-H1-S31, you must disable SATA software RAID and the Virtual Install Disk. If you have the Cisco MCS 7845, you do not have to disable these features and can proceed to Step k.

To enter the System Maintenance menu, follow these steps:

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a. Listen closely to the sounds that you hear from the server and watch your

monitor as the server boots.

b. When you hear the server beep and see the message, “Press F10 to enter

System Maintenance Menu,” press F10.

The System Maintenance menu displays with the following choices:

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Setup Utility—This menu provides access to configuration utilities with which you can change settings for server components, such as the SATA Software RAID and the Virtual Install Disk.

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Inspect Utility—This menu provides access to statistical information about the server and its components, such as PCI Device Info and a System Memory Map.

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Diagnostic Utility—This menu includes utilities you can use to perform diagnostic tests on the server, such as a memory test or a CPU test.

c. To cho o s e Setup Utility from the System Maintenance menu, press Enter.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Audience

Preface

Organization

Related Documentation

Cisco 7800 Series Media Convergence Servers Documentation

Cisco IP Phone Documentation

Cisco Land Mobile Radio over IP

Cisco Security Agent

Cisco IOS Documentation

Document Notes and Conventions

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco.com

Product Documentation DVD

Ordering Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Cisco Product Security Overview

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

Submitting a Service Request

Definitions of Service Request Severity

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Overview

Installation Overview

Installed Components

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

PMC Requirements

Cisco IP Phone Requirements

Software Requirements

Installing the Cisco IPICS Server Software

Before You Begin

Preinstallation Checklist

Installing the Cisco Linux Operating System