Prerequisites

Prerequisites for IoT Orchestrator

  • Download the IoT Orchestrator Application (Spaces Orchestrator Software) image that will be posted in the following page:

    https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286323456/type


    Note

    For more information about the Sensor Connect for IoT Services, see the following documentation:

  • For the installation or configuration of Sensor Connect for IoT Services, ensure that SSH is enabled on the Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller. Additionally, ensure that IoT Services are disabled on the Cisco Sensor Connector for the wireless controller intended for this purpose.

  • The IP subnet assigned to the IoT Orchestrator must be unique and different from the other subnets configured in the controller. Also, the IP subnet must be reachable from all IP subnets belonging to access points.

  • Controller must run on version Cisco IOS XE 17.15.3 or 17.17.1.

  • The Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller communicates with the IoT Orchestrator using a VirtualPortGroup interface. This interface has its own subnet and will be configured automatically during the Day 0 installation process.

  • When using Sensor Connect for IoT Services in device-tracking scenarios where timestamp accuracy is critical, ensure that the network between Cisco Access Points and any third-party application is time-synchronized. This can be achieved, for example, by configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) on the Cisco Access Points to maintain consistent time across the network.