Uploading the Cisco CMX/MSE ISO Image to the Cisco MSE 3365


Note
Make sure the Serial over Lan (SoL) functionality is enabled on the Cisco Unified Communication System (UCS). To enable SoL on the Cisco UCS server, use the set enabled yes command. For more information on enabling SoL, refer to the Cisco UCS documentation on Cisco.com.

Uploading the Cisco CMX/MSE ISO Image to the Cisco MSE 3365


Note
Make sure the Serial over Lan (SoL) functionality is enabled on the Cisco Unified Communication System (UCS). To enable SoL on the Cisco UCS server, use the set enabled yes command. For more information on enabling SoL, refer to the Cisco UCS documentation on Cisco.com.

Uploading the Cisco CMX/MSE ISO Image to the Cisco MSE 3365 Using Newer CIMC Versions

MSE 3365 Software Reset is a process used to load the MSE 3365 with a required image (MSE 8.x, or CMX 10.x). The MSE 3365 is a UCS-based device, and can be accessed through the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface.
Before You BeginJava Version 1.6.0.14 must be installed on the client machine used to access your MSE 3365 device.
    Step 1   Download the Cisco MSE ISO image from the Download Software page on cisco.com.
    Step 2   Open a browser, and enter the IP address of your device to log in to to the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) GUI interface (Address format is https://x.x.x.x).
    Figure 1. Cisco Integrated Management Controller Interface

    Step 3   Click Server and in the Server Summary page, click Launch KVM Console and click OK. A mini executable file is downloaded.
    Step 4   Open the file using javaws.exe from the bin folder of your Java installation. If a security error prevents you from installing the file, add the URL of the CIMC to the list of exception sites, using the steps below.
    1. Choose Control Panel > Programs > Java.
    2. Choose Security > Edit Site List > Add and add the CIMC URL.
    3. Click OK.
    The installation is initiated.
    Step 5   In the KVM Console window that is displayed after the installation, click the Virtual Media tab.
    Figure 2. KVM Console

    Step 6   In the Virtual Media window that is displayed, choose Activate Virtual Devices > Select "Map CD/DVD. Browse and select the downloaded MSE image.
    Figure 3. ISO Image Selected

    The recovery process begins.
    Step 7   During the recovery process, respond to the prompt to press ENTER by starting an SSH session to the CIMC interface, as the KVM console does not permit you to press ENTER (With CSCuw32543). Use the following commands to initiate the SSH session: 
    ssh <cimc-ip-address>
connect host
    You can see that the image is being copied from CDROM. The process can take up to forty-five minutes to copy.
    Figure 4. Copying from CDROM

    Figure 5. Copying Database Files from CDROM

    Step 8   Once the image is copied, a silent installation is initiated.
    Figure 6. Preparing SILENT Mode Installation

    Figure 7. Running Post-Installation Scripts

    Step 9   The device boots up with the newly loaded image. The CD/DVD mapping is automatically unchecked. In case it is checked, uncheck the Activate Virtual Devices option, so that the BIOS setting is checked for the image copied on the HDD every time it reboots.
    Figure 8. Map CD/DVD

    Uploading the Cisco CMX/MSE ISO Image to the Cisco MSE 3365 Using Older CIMC Versions

    MSE 3365 Software Reset is a process used to load the MSE 3365 with a required image (MSE 8.x, or CMX 10.x). The MSE 3365 is a UCS-based device, and can be accessed through the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface.
    Before You BeginJava Version 1.6.0.14 must be installed on the client machine used to access your MSE 3365 device.
      Step 1   Download the Cisco MSE ISO image from the Download Software page on cisco.com.
      Step 2   Open a browser, and enter the IP address of your device to log in to to the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) GUI interface (Address format is https://x.x.x.x).
      Figure 9. Cisco Integrated Management Controller Interface

      Step 3   Click Server and in the Server Summary page, click Launch KVM Console and click OK. A mini executable file is downloaded.
      Step 4   Open the file using javaws.exe from the bin folder of your Java installation. If a security error prevents you from installing the file, add the URL of the CIMC to the list of exception sites, using the steps below.
      1. Choose Control Panel > Programs > Java.
      2. Choose Security > Edit Site List > Add and add the CIMC URL.
      3. Click OK.
      The installation is initiated.
      Step 5   In the KVM Console window that is displayed after the installation, click the Virtual Media tab.
      Figure 10. KVM Console

      Step 6   In the Virtual Media window that is displayed, click Add Image.
      Figure 11. Virutal Media

      Step 7   Browse and select the downloaded MSE image and click Open.
      Figure 12. Select Downloaded Cisco MSE ISO Image

      The recovery process begins.
      Step 8   During the recovery process, respond to the prompt to press ENTER by starting an SSH session to the CIMC interface, as the KVM console does not permit you to press ENTER (With CSCuw32543). Use the following commands to initiate the SSH session: 
      ssh <cimc-ip-address>
connect host

      The device boots up with the newly loaded image.