Table Of Contents
Configuring the Software Using the GUI
GUI Software Configuration Process
Setting Up the VSM Virtual Machine Using the GUI
Configuring the VSM HA Role
Configuring the Software Using the GUI
This chapter describes how use the GUI application to configure your new Cisco Nexus 1000V software.
GUI Software Configuration Process
The following section will guide you through this process. After completing each procedure, return to this section to make sure you complete all required procedures in the correct sequence.
Step 1 
Set up the VSM virtual machine using the "Setting Up the VSM Virtual Machine Using the GUI" procedure.
Step 2 Add the Cisco Nexus 1000V licenses.
Note The software provides licenses for 16 CPU sockets for a period of 60 days. These licenses are used only if there are no permanent licenses installed on the VSM. The evaluation period of 60 days starts when you install the software.
If you have purchased licenses, see the Cisco Nexus 1000V License Configuration Guide, Release 4.0(4)SV1(2).
Step 3 Do one of the following:
•If you are adding dual VSMs, continue with the next step.
•If this VSM is a standalone VSM, its HA role has been automatically configured. Go to Step 5.
Step 4 Configure the HA role for this VSM using the "Configuring the VSM HA Role" procedure.
Step 5 You have completed this process. Return to the "Software Configuration Process" section on page 2-5 to continue setting up your VSM software.
Setting Up the VSM Virtual Machine Using the GUI
You can use this procedure to configure the VSM as follows:
•Create the following port profiles:
–System port profile
–Data port profile
–Uplink port profile
•Create the following VLANs:
–Control VLAN
–Packet VLAN
–Management VLAN
•Enable SSH and configure an SSH connection.
•Create a Cisco Nexus 1000V plug-in and register it on the vCenter server.
•Power off and then restart the VSM.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning this procedure, you must know or do the following:
•You have the following Cisco Nexus 1000V domain information:
–Control VLAN ID
–Packet VLAN ID
–Domain ID
•The Cisco Nexus 1000V GUI supports the configuration of the control, management, and packet port groups for a single common vswitch—not for multiple vswitches.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 In your browser address field, enter the VSM IP address.
The Cisco Nexus 1000V home page opens.
Step 2 Click Launch Application.
A security screen opens asking if you want to run this application.
Step 3 Click Run.
The Enter VSM Credentials screen opens.
Step 4 Enter a password for the Adminisrator and then click Next.
The Enter vCenter Credentials screen opens.
Step 5 Enter the following vCenter credentials.
•vCenter IP address
•Secure HTTP port
Port 443 is configured by default, but you can change this if needed.
•vCenter User ID (for a vCenter user with administrator-level privileges)
•vCenter Password (for a vCenter user with administrator-level privileges)
Step 6 Click Next.
The VSM Host screen opens.
Step 7 Choose the host for the VSM and click Next.
The VSM VM and Port Groups screen opens.
Step 8 Choose your VSM from the selection list.
Step 9 Do one of the following:
•Click Default to use the default configuration and continue with the next step.
The default option configures the management VLAN for all port profiles (system, data, and uplink).
•Click Advanced to configure each port profile and go to Step 11.
Step 10 Enter the management VLAN ID to be used for control and packet traffic, click Next, and then go to Step 12.
Step 11 Choose your port groups from the selection lists, enter VLAN IDs when prompted, and then click Next.
•Control VLAN
•Management VLAN
•Packet VLAN
Step 12 In the VSM Config Options screen, configure the following for your VSM and click Next.
•Administrator user name and password
•Management IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP address
The VSM VM must be run on the same IP subnet as the ESX 4.0 hosts that it manages.
•Domain ID
•Datacenter name
•Whether to enable telnet
Step 13 In the VSM Summary Screen, review the configuration for accuracy.
To make corrections, click Prev and go back to the previous screens.
When the configuration is accurate, click Finish.
The configuration is applied to the VSM.
Step 14 A second summary screen opens displaying the progress as each configuration completes on the VSM.
A third summary screen opens displayingthe completed VSM configuration.
Step 15 Click Close.
Step 16 You have completed this procedure.
Return to the GUI Software Configuration Process.
Configuring the VSM HA Role
You can use this procedure to change the role of a VSM to one of the following after it is already in service:
•standalone
•primary
•secondary
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before beginning this procedure, you must know or do the following:
•If you are changing a standalone VSM to a primary or secondary VSM, be sure to first isolate it from the other VSM in the pair as follows:
–Disconnect the VSM VM management and control ports from the switch.
–Stop the control and management VLAN in the upstream switch.
This prevents any interaction between the two VSMs during the change. Then power the VM off from the vSphere Client before reconnecting it as standby.
•You are logged in to the CLI in EXEC mode.
•The HA redundancy states are active and standby.
•A change from a standalone to a primaryVSM takes effect immediately.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. show system redundancy status
2. system redundancy role {standalone | primary | secondary}
3. show system redundancy status
4. copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
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Command
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Purpose
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Step 1
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show system redundancy status
Example:
switch# show system redundancy status
Redundancy role
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administrative: standalone
operational: standalone
Redundancy mode
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administrative: HA
operational: None
This supervisor (sup-1)
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Redundancy state: Active
Supervisor state: Active
Internal state: Active with no standby
Other supervisor (sup-2)
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Redundancy state: Not present
switch#
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Displays the current redundancy status for the VSM(s).
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Step 2
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system redundancy role [standalone | primary | secondary]
Example:
n1000v# system redundancy role primary
n1000v#
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Designates the HA role of the VSM.
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Step 3
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show system redundancy status
Example:
show system redundancy status
Redundancy role
---------------
administrative: primary
operational: primary
Redundancy mode
---------------
administrative: HA
operational: None
This supervisor (sup-1)
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Redundancy state: Active
Supervisor state: Active
Internal state: Active with no standby
Other supervisor (sup-2)
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Redundancy state: Not present
switch#
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(Optional) Displays the current redundancy status for the VSM(s).
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Step 4
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copy running-config startup-config
Example:
n1000v(config)# copy running-config
startup-config
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Saves the running configuration persistently through reboots and restarts by copying it to the startup configuration.
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