Provides instructions for initializing the Cisco NCS 1004 system. It enables users to perform system boot-up using various methods, establish management connectivity, and implement essential security and synchronization settings for optimal operation.
After installing the hardware, boot the Cisco NCS 1004 system. You can connect to the XR console port and power on the system. NCS 1004 completes the boot process using the pre-installed operating system (OS) image. If no image is available, NCS 1004 can be booted using the iPXE boot, an external bootable USB drive, or Golden ISO.
After booting, create the root username and password, and then use it to log on to the XR console. From the XR console, access the System Admin console to configure system administration settings.
The output of the examples in the procedures is not from the latest software release. The output will change for any explicit references to the current release.
Options to boot NCS 1004
This topic explains the boot options available on NCS 1004, including local SSD, network-based iPXE, Zero Touch Provisioning, and Golden ISO, to help you select the appropriate method for your deployment environment.
Boot NCS 1004
Use this procedure to boot NCS 1004 by connecting a terminal to the console port of the Route Processor, configuring the terminal emulation settings, and powering on the router to start the boot sequence.
Boot NCS 1004 from a USB drive
Use this procedure to create a bootable USB drive from the compressed boot file and use it to reimage or recover NCS 1004 when a valid bootable image is not available on the SSD.
iPXE network boot
This topic explains the iPXE network boot feature on NCS 1004, which enables you to download and install a fresh IOS XR ISO image from an HTTP, FTP, or TFTP server when the router cannot boot from its local storage.
Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) boot
This topic explains ZTP, an automated deployment method that installs IOS XR software and applies startup configurations on NCS 1004 without requiring manual intervention at each chassis.
Golden ISO
This topic explains the Golden ISO (GISO) feature, which packages the IOS XR mini ISO, optional SMUs, and a startup configuration file into a single bootable image for efficient NCS 1004 deployment.
Verify boot operation
Use this procedure to verify that NCS 1004 has booted successfully by running the show version command and confirming that the installed software version matches the expected release.
Golden ISO for OpenROADM
This topic explains how to boot NCS 1004 using a Golden ISO image for Open ROADM deployments, covering the composition of the GISO image, the build process, USB boot file creation, and post-boot verification.
Bring up a line card
Use this procedure to bring up a line card on NCS 1004 by inserting the card, verifying the LED status, configuring the LC mode, and upgrading the field-programmable devices (FPDs).
Disaster recovery
This topic explains key details of the disaster recovery feature on NCS 1004, which automatically restores node software and configuration with minimal downtime when you replace the CPU or chassis.
Health check for proper backup ISO image
This topic explains the health check feature that continuously monitors the backup ISO image stored on NCS 1004 and raises an alarm if it detects image corruption, ensuring a reliable recovery path during disaster recovery.
Access the system admin console
Use this procedure to switch from the XR console to the System Admin console on NCS 1004 to perform system administration and hardware management tasks that require System Admin mode.
Configure the management interface
Use this procedure to configure the management Ethernet interface on NCS 1004. Assign an IP address and subnet mask, and add a static default route to enable connectivity with remote management stations or TFTP servers.
Configure the Telnet server access on NCS 1004
Use this procedure to configure the Telnet server on NCS 1004 and verify connectivity by establishing a Telnet session to the management interface.
Configure SSH server access on NCS 1004
Use this procedure to configure SSH server version 2 on the NCS 1004 device and verify secure connectivity to the management interface.
Synchronize the system clock with an NTP server
Use this procedure to perform NTP server synchronization on NCS 1004 to keep the system clock accurate and prevent time deviation between NCS 1004 and network management systems.