Introduces the Cisco IEC6400 gateway as a URWB and MPLS edge compute appliance, including its architecture, deployment role, hardware specifications, and external server features.
Overview of Cisco IEC6400 Gateway
Introduces the Cisco IEC6400 gateway as a URWB and MPLS edge compute appliance, including its architecture, deployment role, hardware specifications, and external server features.
Virtual Interface Card
Explains VIC 1455 support on the IEC6400 gateway, including VIC status verification and vNIC configuration through the Cisco IMC GUI and CLI.
Installing Gateway in the Rack
Explains how to install and secure the UCS C220 M6 Rack Server in a rack for safe IEC6400 gateway operation.
Initial Gateway Setup
Describes initial gateway setup using local KVM access, Cisco IMC configuration, and console port connection for first-time access or troubleshooting.
Log into Gateway Configurator for the First Time
Explains how to access the IEC6400 gateway CLI and configurator for the first time, log in with factory credentials, change credentials, and follow password reset rules.
Configuring the Gateway Initially in Provisioning Mode
Explains how to switch between online cloud-managed and offline modes, configure the gateway in provisioning mode, manage settings, reset or reboot the gateway, and resolve connectivity issues.
Recommended Settings for Interoperability with Catalyst APs in URWB Mode
Describes recommended deployment and VLAN settings that support interoperability between the IEC6400 gateway and Catalyst APs operating in URWB mode.
Configuring Advanced Settings
Explains how to configure advanced gateway settings including SNMP, NTP, L2TP, VLANs, Fluidity, packet management, and status information through the GUI and CLI.
Configuring and Validating Smart Licensing
Explains Smart Licensing support for IEC6400 and Catalyst IW916x devices, including license levels, seat management, configuration, and verification through the GUI and CLI.
Layer 2 Mesh Transparency
Explains how Layer 2 Mesh Transparency forwards selected non-IPv4 protocols across URWB MPLS Layer 2 networks and how to manage Ethertype filters through the GUI and CLI.
Multipath Operation
Explains Multipath Operation for IEC6400 gateways, including packet duplication and deduplication, CLI configuration, RX-only mode, verification commands, MPLS checks, and Fluidity MPO statistics.
URWB Telemetry Protocol
Explains URWB telemetry export for IEC6400 gateways, including receiver settings, live and persistent CLI configuration, telemetry levels, and verification.
IW Monitor Management
Explains IW Monitor support for IEC6400 gateways, including on-premises monitoring capabilities, detaching the monitor through the GUI or CLI, and verifying monitor status.
Link-Aggregation Modes
Describes IEC6400 link-aggregation modes, including backup, broadcast, balance, and LACP, with CLI configuration procedures and deployment requirements.
Shutting Down and Powering off the Gateway
Explains how to safely shut down the IEC6400 gateway using the power button, Cisco IMC GUI, or Cisco IMC CLI, including main and standby power modes.