Connect the Center

Before turning on the Center for the first time, you will need to connect the Center to a VGA display and a keyboard or a console so you can configure it, and to network interfaces to make it operational.

Connect an external device

You need to connect an external device to access and configure the Center.

To do so, connect an external display to the VGA port (1) and a keyboard to any USB port (2) on the Center, or a console to the console serial port (3).

Cisco Unified Computing C220 M5:

Cisco Unified Computing C225 M6:

Connect interfaces for communication

Cisco Unified Computing C220 M5:

Cisco Unified Computing C225 M6:

Global Center:

  • Connect the eth0 interface to the network (1).

Center with dual interfaces (two separate networks):

  • Administration interface (eth0):

    Connect the administration network cable to the Administration LAN port (1) to connect the Center with the user interface or the Global Center.

  • Collection interface (eth1):

    Connect the collection network cable to the Collection LAN port (2) to connect the Center with its sensors.

Center with single interface:

  • Connect the eth0 interface to the network (1).

    Administration and Collection will use the same interface.

Power up the Center

Connect the Center to the power supply and switch it ON from the Center front view.