Table Of Contents

Overview of Cisco Video Management and Storage Software Installation

Software Upgrade Process

Types of Cisco Video Management and Storage Software Installations and Upgrades

Platforms and Cisco IOS Software Images

Uninterruptible Power Supply Recommendations

Additional References

Documents Related to Cisco Video Management and Storage Module

Related Cisco IOS Documents

Standards and RFCs

Technical Assistance

Overview of Cisco Video Management and Storage Software Installation

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Last updated: April 7, 2008

This guide provides the set of Cisco Video Management and Storage System Enhanced Network Module (referred to throughout this guide as the Cisco Video Management and Storage module) procedures and command-line interface (CLI) commands for installing and upgrading the Cisco Video Management and Storage software.

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Note The Cisco Video Management and Storage module is shipped from the factory with the application software preinstalled. You should not need to reinstall the software.

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To make sure that the Cisco Video Management and Storage module is operational, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that the Cisco Video Management and Storage hardware is properly installed in the Integrated Services Router (ISR). For instructions on installing the Cisco Video Management and Storage hardware, see Installing Cisco Network Modules in Cisco Access Routers.

2. Activate IP connectivity to the Cisco Video Management and Storage software, as described in the "Activating IP Connectivity and Licensing" chapter.

3. Complete the appropriate tasks and procedures in this guide for installing new software or upgrading the module from an earlier software release.

4. After the software is installed, perform the administrative tasks described in the Cisco Video Management and Storage System 1.0 CLI Administrator Guide.

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Note When configuring an external iSCSI interface, use the external Gigabit Ethernet connector located on the Cisco Video Management and Storage module to connect to external iSCSI mass storage devices. Currently, only ext3 file systems are supported. For more information on configuring ext3 file systems, see the SATABOY: Nexsan Technologies Product Manual.

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This guide describes installation of new software or upgrades to existing software the Cisco Video Management and Storage module. It does not provide information on installing Cisco routers or other Cisco network modules. For information about those topics, see the "Additional References" section.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Software Upgrade Process

•Types of Cisco Video Management and Storage Software Installations and Upgrades

•Platforms and Cisco IOS Software Images

•Additional References

Software Upgrade Process

For a complete list of releases and the upgrade processes available for them, see the software upgrade process matrix in the Release Notes for Cisco Video Management and Storage System 1.0.

Upgrading the existing software of Cisco Video Management and Storage module involves the following procedures:

1. Follow the appropriate upgrade or clean installation process.

2. Configure new features, if appropriate. For details on configuring the software on the Cisco Video Management and Storage module, see the Cisco Video Management and Storage System 1.0 CLI Administrator Guide.

Types of Cisco Video Management and Storage Software Installations and Upgrades

There are several software installation methods to upgrade or install new software on the Cisco Video Management and Storage software. Choosing a procedure depends on the type of installation required.

•Upgrade installation—Follow this procedure to upgrade from an earlier software release to the current one. To upgrade, use the online installer with the software install upgrade command. Backup of your configuration and data files is not required for this procedure. See the "Upgrading Software Using the Online Installer (No Backup and Restore Required)" chapter for details.

•Clean installation—Use one of the following two processes to install software, depending on whether the system is operational or off line:

–Clean installation without boot helper—Installs new software using the online installer with the software install clean command. The system remains operational while the new software files are downloaded in the background. Before installing a new software image, you must back up and restore your configuration and data files. See the "Installing New Software By Using the Online Installer (Backup and Restore Required)" chapter for details.

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Caution The following reload *** boot helper command causes the entire hard drive to be reformatted and all existing data to be erased.

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–Clean installation using boot helper—Installs software upgrades using the boot helper with the reload *** boot helper command. This procedure is used for downloading new software releases when the system is off line or other upgrade procedures are unsuccessful. This installation erases the hard drive memory before loading the new files on the disk.

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Note This procedure does not perform incremental upgrades.

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You must back up and restore your configuration and data files when using this procedure. See "Installing Software By Using the Boot Helper" chapter for details.

Platforms and Cisco IOS Software Images

Cisco Video Management and Storage software applications use a set of commands that are similar in structure to Cisco IOS software commands. However, the Cisco Video Management and Storage commands do not affect the Cisco IOS configuration.

The Cisco Video Management and Storage hardware module uses the module command-line interface (CLI) commands for its operation.

See the Release Notes for Cisco Video Management and Storage System 1.0 for detailed information about the Cisco Video Management and Storage hardware and software platforms.

Uninterruptible Power Supply Recommendations

We strongly recommend attaching an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the router that houses the Cisco Video Management and Storage module. Any reliable UPS unit will provide continuous power to maintain the operation of both the router and the Cisco Video Management and Storage module. Consider the unit's capacity and run time because power consumption differs among Cisco platforms. Ideally, a UPS should include a signaling mechanism that directs the router to shut down the Cisco Video Management and Storage module properly; the UPS then powers off the router.

Additional References

The following sections provide references related to the Cisco Video Management and Storage module.

Documents Related to Cisco Video Management and Storage Module

Related Topic	Document Title
Cisco Video Management and Storage Module administration	•Release Notes for Cisco Video Management and Storage System 1.0 •Cisco Video Management and Storage System 1.0 CLI Administrator Guide •OpenSSL License Notice
Cisco IOS software	Cisco IOS Software
Cisco network modules	Installing Cisco Network Modules in Cisco Access Routers
Technical documentation	What's New in Cisco Product Documentation (including monthly listings of new and revised documents)

Related Cisco IOS Documents

Related Topic	Document Title
Cisco IOS configuration	Cisco IOS Debug Command Reference, Release 12.4(11)T

Standards and RFCs

RFC	Title
RFC 3720	Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI)

Technical Assistance

Description	Link
The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website contains thousands of pages of searchable technical content, including links to products, technologies, solutions, technical tips, and tools. Registered Cisco.com users can log in from this page to access even more content.	http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Cisco Feature Navigator website	http://www.cisco.com/go/cfn Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco IOS and Catalyst OS software image support. An account on Cisco.com is not required.
Cisco Software Center website	http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/