Overview
Provides instructions for installing Cisco ISE on Cisco SNS appliances using an NFS server. It covers preparing the appliance with CIMC configuration, mapping the NFS server via virtual media, booting from the mapped ISO, and initiating the Cisco ISE installation process.
This section explains how to install Cisco ISE on a Cisco SNS appliance by using a Network File System (NFS) server.
Before you begin
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Ensure that you meet the requirements specified in the guide.
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Set up the Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) configuration utility to manage the appliance and configure the BIOS. For more information, see these documents:
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For SNS-3600 series appliances, refer to Cisco SNS-3600 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide for details.
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For SNS-3700 series appliances, refer to Cisco SNS-3700 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide for details.
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For SNS-3800 series appliances, refer to Cisco SNS-3800 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide for details.
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Procedure
| 1. | Download the Cisco ISE ISO image from http://www.cisco.com/go/ise. |
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| 2. | Connect to CIMC and log in using the CIMC credentials. |
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| 3. | Choose Compute > Remote Management > Virtual Media > Add New Mapping, enter the NFS server details in the Add New Mapping window, and then click Save. |
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| 4. | Verify that the mapping status shows OK in the Current Mappings window. |
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| 5. | Launch the KVM console. |
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| 6. | Choose Power > Power Cycle System and click Confirm to reboot the appliance. |
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| 7. | Press F6 to enter the boot menu. |
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| 8. | In the Select Boot Device window, choose UEFI: Cisco CIMC-Mapped vDVD2.00, and press Enter. The Cisco ISE installation menu appears after the server completes the booting process. |
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| 9. | Choose Cisco ISE Installation (Keyboard/Monitor) to continue with the installation. |